November 2020 Newsletter
Ward Black Law November 2020 Newsletter Read our latest newsletter to learn more about what is going on at Ward Black Law! The post November 2020 Newsletter appeared first on Ward Black Law.
View Article10% Penalties in Workers’ Compensation for Willful Conduct – But I thought...
Ordinarily, Workers’ Compensation is not about fault or bad conduct, however, NCGS § 97-12 proscribes a 10% increase or decrease in compensation paid by the employer depending on whether the employee...
View ArticleAttorney Nichad Davis Joins Ward Black Law
Ward Black Law is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Nichad Davis to the firm. Nichad, a Greensboro native and Dudley High School graduate, will be focusing on handling personal injury and...
View ArticleCoronavirus Feels Doubly Dangerous in a Town Haunted by Asbestos
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused anxiety for people across the United States, but some people have more reason to worry than others. While any given person faces similar chances of being...
View ArticleAllergan Biocell Textured Breast Implants
Allergan, a global medical device manufacturer, launched a worldwide recall of its textured breast implants in 2019 due to the risk that patients could develop a related form of cancer. The move...
View ArticleWhat is underinsured motorist coverage and why do I need it?
In North Carolina, underinsured motorist coverage protects you against other drivers who do not carry enough insurance coverage to compensate you completely for your injuries. Underinsured motorist...
View ArticleIncreased Remote Work’s Impact on Workers’ Compensation Coverage
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the look of the workplace for countless Americans. More people than ever work from home, but that doesn’t mean that accidental injuries don’t still...
View ArticleWhat Is Med Pay Auto Insurance?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in North Carolina, finding a way to pay your medical bills can be challenging. No one ever plans to be severely injured, and the cost of treatment could put...
View ArticleDifferent Types of Workers’ Comp Claims
When employees in North Carolina suffer an injury at work or develop an occupational illness, the state’s workers’ compensation system is supposed to help them get back on their feet. In practice,...
View ArticleHow a Gap in Treatment Might Affect Your Injury Claim
What is a “gap in treatment?” If you have ever tried settling a personal injury claim on your own you may have come across the term, “gap in treatment.” This term is used by the insurance company as...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine
Can My Employer Require that I Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine? Yes. Your employer can require that you receive a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of your employment. The United States Equal...
View ArticleHow Does Speed Affect Liability in a Car Accident Case?
Speed limits allow for the safe and efficient flow of traffic. When motorists ignore the speed limit, they could lose control of their vehicle, be unable to maintain a safe distance between other...
View ArticleWhat is liability coverage and who does it cover?
Liability coverage provides compensation to victims of a car accident from the at-fault party’s liability insurance policy. Liability coverage insures the named insured on the policy, the spouse and...
View ArticleGreensboro Attorney Janet Ward Black Honored with C12 Hero Award from...
The C12 Group recognized the personal injury law firm Ward Black Law’s founder for her ‘faithfulness, servant leadership, courageousness in advancing ministry and remarkable diligence in trusting...
View ArticleWard Black Law’s 14th Annual Toys for Tots Drive
We are inviting you to help a child in need experience the joy of Christmas. We are continuing to collect new, unwrapped toy donations for the Marine’s Toys for Tots toy drive now through December...
View ArticleHow to Maximize Your Car Accident Settlement
Many different factors can impact the value of your North Carolina car accident settlement. The team at Ward Black Law explores the facts and evidence that could impact your compensation and will help...
View ArticleCost Plus Plans and Your Car Wreck Case
North Carolina car wrecks: If your health insurance company paid your car accident-related medical bills, can it get money back from your settlement? “Cost Plus Plans” North Carolina is an...
View ArticleHow Long Does It Take to Settle a Workers’ Comp Claim?
In North Carolina, workers injured on the job could be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Your employers’ workers’ compensation insurance policy pays these benefits. They can provide medical...
View ArticleWhat does it actually mean to file a lawsuit?
What does it mean when my lawyer tells me “we are going to file suit?” Filing a lawsuit in North Carolina for personal injury cases creates a general timeline as follows: filing of a complaint, an...
View ArticleCan You Work While on Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation benefits provide medical treatment and financial support to injured employees in North Carolina. Unfortunately, as helpful as these benefits are, the money you’ll receive will...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....