This is the first article in a three-part series discussing different aspects of compensability of COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims in North Carolina, including: Part 1: Are all communicable diseases the same? Does the designation of an epidemic or pandemic change the way statutes are interpreted?; Part 2: What are the critical factors for determining compensability…
Teague Campbell Associate, Lindsay Underwood, was recognized by Legal Aid of North Carolina for her exemplary work as the 2021 Triad & Triangle Associates Drive Coordinator to raise money for Legal Aid of NC. Thank you to Lindsay and all of the associates who donated! Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law…
Wanda Blanche Taylor and Adrian A. Phillips appointed to the Full Commission by Gov. Cooper Wanda Taylor has been appointed by Gov. Cooper to the Full Commission. If confirmed by the General Assembly, Attorney Taylor will replace Commissioner Charlton Allen, who has stayed on following the expiration of his term on June 30, 2020. Attorney…
This is the fourth and final article in a four-part series discussing different aspects of workers’ compensation psychological claims in North Carolina, including: Part 1: Psychological Claims Resulting from Physical Injury; Part 2: Non-Physical Injury by Accident Psychological Claims; Part 3: Non-Physical Occupational Disease Psychological Claims; and Part 4: Claims Handling Tips for Psychological Workers’…
As part of Teague Campbell’s mission to give back to our local community, in honor of each of our employee’s birthday, Teague Campbell donates to a 501(c)(3) charity of the employee’s choice. In the first quarter of 2021, Teague Campbell has donated to the following charities on behalf of our employees: Alzheimer’s Association Asheville High…
Product liability claims can range from defects in automobiles, consumer good to prescription drugs. Products liability is a specialized area of law taking various forms, each requiring a different defense strategy. Many states apply a strict liability standard which means the manufacturer is automatically liable when a product injures a person. But not North Carolina.…
This is the third article in a four-part series discussing different aspects of workers’ compensation psychological claims in North Carolina, including: Part 1: Psychological Claims Resulting from Physical Injury; Part 2: Non-Physical Injury by Accident Psychological Claims; Part 3: Non-Physical Occupational Disease Psychological Claims; and Part 4: Claims Handling Tips for Psychological Workers’ Compensation Claims.…
As we have addressed previously, under the SMART Act, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to set minimum Section 111 mandatory reporting thresholds for liability, no-fault, and workers’ compensation claims. The reporting threshold also establishes a “safe harbor” regarding Medicare conditional payment reimbursements. The numbers can fluctuate from year to year. …
This is the second article in a four-part series discussing different aspects of workers’ compensation psychological claims in North Carolina, including: Part 1: Psychological Claims Resulting from Physical Injury; Part 2: Non-Physical Injury by Accident Psychological Claims; Part 3: Non-Physical Occupational Disease Psychological Claims; and Part 4: Claims Handling Tips for Psychological Workers’ Compensation Claims.…
As part of our office’s celebration of Black History Month, Teague Campbell hosted a book drive to promote literacy at South East Raleigh Elementary School and was able to donate 80 children’s books. The firm collected new or gently used children’s books which feature primarily Black and/or minority characters as well as Black and minority…