Commissioner Myra L. Griffin Reappointed to Serve Second Term at the Full Commission Gov. Roy Cooper reappointed Commissioner Myra L. Griffin to serve a second six-year term as a Commissioner beginning July 1, 2022. Her reappointment is subject to confirmation by the North Carolina General Assembly. Griffin, who is designated vice chair of the Commission…
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In a recent decision issued by the North Carolina Court of Appeals, Judge Chris Dillion remanded Blackwell v. N.C. Dep’t of Pub. Instruction back to the Full Commission where a claimant’s appeal to convert her weekly benefits to a single, lump-sum award was denied. Background of the Case The claimant was a former high school…
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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 2022, Teague Campbell has donated to the following charities on behalf of our employees: A Place at the…
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Three Teague Campbell partners, John Tomei, Julia Hooten, and Tracey Jones were featured in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Workers’ Compensation edition of the Power List. The Power List highlights attorneys of a specific practice area who are well-versed in their field, enjoy a record of success, model professionalism and collegiality, and who can think creatively.…
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In North Carolina, an injured employee may recover damages from both the workers’ compensation carrier as well as a third-party tortfeasor. In accepted claims, where a third-party causes the compensable injury, the workers’ compensation carrier is provided an automatic lien against any third-party recovery that the injured employee receives arising out of the compensable incident.…
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Teague Campbell is pleased to announce that Tracey Jones was inducted into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Class of 2022. The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers was established to honor attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers’ compensation. Members are recognized for the outstanding traits they have developed…
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Employers and adjusters in North Carolina have encountered the seven-day waiting period requirement when an employee is injured on the job and is out of work. While seemingly clear and straightforward, actual application of the seven-day waiting period to certain occupations or situations can be daunting. Seven-Day Waiting Period In North Carolina, the first seven…
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In North Carolina, most COVID-19-related workers’ compensation cases are rightfully being denied. The thought initially with COVID-19 claims, and still to a degree with the Delta variant, was that while a claimant will have a difficult time establishing a compensable claim, there are several occupations (i.e., health care workers, first responders, etc.) that could have…
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The most recent case to analyze futility has been issued by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The case, Monroe v. MV Transportation, relies heavily on the Griffin v. Absolute Fire Control, Inc. case that came down last year to support its findings. In Monroe, the claimant was in her late 40’s when she sustained…
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Deputy Commissioner Hearings In person Deputy Commissioner hearings were scheduled to resume effective January 1, 2022, but the return date has now been delayed. In person Deputy Commissioner and Full Commission hearings are currently scheduled to begin March 1, 2022. In person Deputy Commissioner hearings will follow the safety protocols for the County courts where…
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