Take unused drugs back October 28! Billions of prescription drugs are in our drawers and medicine cabinets right now. Doctors wrote almost 4,000,000 prescriptions last year! While some of those are prescribed in hospitals, about half of us took a prescription drug in the last month. Many take three or more drugs on a regular basis. Medicine is […]
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You Won’t Believe This Attack on Justice in North Carolina
Sometimes judges in North Carolina don’t get the respect they should. They often have large caseloads. They have to know the law in lots of different areas. And most have to run for office every eight years. It takes time to go through that process, and when judges run statewide, they have to cover a […]
A Right To Free Speech on the Job? Uh — Not so Much
Happy Independence Day Week! As you lounged at the pool or on the beach with your friends and family, between swimming, cooking and eating, you maybe talked about Donald Trump wrestling CNN, or North Korea, or whether Congress will take away your health care. Maybe you wore a shirt declaring Make America Great Again, or […]
The Defendant in Your Case Wants Your Private Information
After you are wronged or badly injured, your health, your money, and your future may all be at stake. You try to do all you can to recover from a bad situation that is not your fault. You fight your fear and call us for help. Then your lawsuit is finally filed and you can […]
Valerie Johnson Reports Workers’ Comp Win
Michael Coward, an employee with Weyerhaeuser for more than 35 years, was severely burned by a steam line. It was a case where Mr. Coward did nothing wrong. He was hospitalized at a burn center and will need to care for the large burn for his lifetime. Yet the employer refused to pay the proper […]
Why We Honor Fallen Workers Today
On Workers Memorial Day we remember workers who lost their lives on the job. It’s a good time to let others know about how risky some jobs are and to remind us about the responsibility that employers have to protect their workers. Every worker should feel protected at work from physical harm, harassment, and illegal […]
The Government is About to Give Your Job the Right to Know Everything About You
Unless you live far from your neighbors, you probably cover up your windows at night or when you’re away from home. We are hardwired to make sure that we keep our privacy. Nobody likes prying eyes. Since Americans value their homes, their security, and their privacy so much, it’s hard to believe that many people […]
Why Did the Government Remove Animal Abuse Data from its Website, and Who Cares?
Just a few weeks ago, the United States Department of Agriculture purged from its website the entire 17-year database of information about the mistreatment of animals. The information covered abuse in a variety of settings, including research labs, puppy mills, and zoos. The agency had been keeping the information because it dealt with investigations into […]
Valerie Johnson Reports Win of Attendant Care for Injured Worker
On January 17, 2017, the North Carolina Court of Appeals found that Darrell Thompson and his wife are entitled to attendant care benefits. His employer, International Paper Company, will have to pay. Mr. Thompson was severely burned in an explosion by extremely hot chemicals. Mr. Thompson’s wife had to leave her job to care for him and continue […]
Valerie Johnson wins in Court of Appeals!
The court of appeals ruled that Valerie’s client was entitled to additional attendant care payments provided by his wife while he was recovering from a work injury. To read the full opinion click HERE. If you, or someone you know, has suffered from a work injury and are unsure about your legal rights, contact Johnson […]