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8 Oct

Occupational Disease Claims Under North Carolina Workers’ Comp: What Qualifies

By: Perry Morrison

An occupational disease under North Carolina workers' compensation law is a condition that develops gradually from workplace exposure, rather...

8 Oct

Where Are NC Industrial Commission Hearings Held for Eastern NC Claimants?

By: Perry Morrison

The NC Industrial Commission doesn't assign workers' comp hearings to a fixed courthouse by county — the courthouse, courtroom, date, and time...

8 Oct

Workers’ Comp for Pork and Poultry Processing Injuries in Sampson County, NC

By: Perry Morrison

Pork and poultry processing workers in Sampson County may be able to file for workers' compensation after injuries ranging from cuts and...

8 Oct

Workers’ Comp and Social Security Disability Together in North Carolina (2026 Guide)

By: Perry Morrison

North Carolina workers can receive both workers' compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) at the same time, subject to a...

3 Sep

What I Wish Every Injured Worker in North Carolina Knew in the First 24 Hours After an Accident

By: Perry Morrison

The first 24 hours after a workplace injury in North Carolina set the direction of the entire claim.  Reporting the injury in writing,...

3 Sep

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Injured North Carolina Workers Make Before They Ever Call a Lawyer

By: Perry Morrison

Injured North Carolina workers most often lose benefits by trusting an employer's word, missing the 30-day notice deadline, or signing a Form...

14 Aug

The Case That Got Good for Joe: When an Employer Denies an Injury It Never Even Reported

By: Perry Morrison

I've had a lot of denied workers' compensation claims cross my desk since 1989, and most of them are arguable — there's a real dispute about...

14 Aug

What Kevin’s Case Taught Me About the Difference Between a Claim and a Client

By: Perry Morrison

I've handled more than 3,000 workers' compensation claims since 1989, and most of them follow a predictable shape: injury, treatment, rating,...

10 Jul

$50,000 NC Workers’ Comp Settlement After Two Warehouse Falls — Disability Retirement, Health Insurance, and Claim Closure

By: Perry Morrison

Privacy note: "Valerie" is not the client's real name. Identifying details — including employer name, product type, and workplace location —...

10 Jul

How The Morrison Law Firm Won $80,000 in SSD Back Benefits After a Six-Year Federal Appeals Fight

By: Perry Morrison

Privacy note: "Geraldine" is not the client's real name. Identifying details have been modified to protect client confidentiality. B. Perry...