No one should speak to an insurance adjuster without first calling an experienced lawyer. There are things people don’t think of when settling a case, and they need to know about those things. Here’s Ann’s advice on the importance of an attorney consultation.
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I was the victim of a crime – why aren’t the police helping me more?
We receive many calls and emails from victims of crime, mostly sexual assaults, who say the police are not doing enough to investigate the crime and bring the perpetrator to justice. They want us to make the police take action. Sometimes a lawyer can help the victim in this situation. However there is a lot […]
Valerie Johnson elected as Lawyers Mutual board member
Valerie Johnson was elected as a board member of Lawyers Mutual during their annual meeting held in Raleigh, NC on May 8, 2015. Valerie has 20 years of experience representing North Carolina workers, teaching North Carolina law students, and working for the rights of injured workers. She will provide a wealth of experience as a board member […]
NC Senate Bill 205 is bad for workers
A trucker once said, “Everything in your house came on a truck – including the house.” North Carolinians rely on men and women who carry the goods that we need and want. They work long hours and suffer serious accidents at an alarming rate. Workers’ compensation covers truck drivers when they are injured in the […]
Partners in Super Lawyers
Johnson & Groninger PLLC is pleased to announce that all three of its partners have been named to the 2015 list of North Carolina Super Lawyers published by superlawyers.com. Lawyers are selected on the basis of peer recognition and professional achievement. Valerie is listed in the field of Workers’ Compensation Law and Ann is listed […]
Valerie Johnson co-chair of WILG Convention
The Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group convened for its 19th Annual Convention on October 27-29, 2014. Co-chairing the event were Valerie Johnson and Michael Gruber of New York. The Convention focuses on workers’ compensation and safety laws around the country. Among the topics presented were The Affordable Care Act and workers’ compensation, the attacks on […]
Healthcare worker falsely accused of rape wins $1 million jury verdict
The lawyers of Johnson & Groninger often represent crime victims. But we also firmly believe in due process and civil rights, especially for anyone accused of a crime. If a person is charged with a crime and found not guilty, he should be able to go on with his life. The mere fact of being […]
Valerie Johnson presents at NC Industrial Commission Conference
The North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) Annual Educational Conference is now taking place in Raleigh. The three-day conference is taking place through Friday, October 9 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The conference covers every aspect of North Carolina workers’ compensation law. Valerie Johnson presented on Wednesday, October 8, concerning the newest Industrial Commission Rules, along […]
Injured plaintiff may have the right to get other patients’ medical records
Sometimes in our trial practice, we have cases where we want the jury to be able to see how a patient who is not our client was treated by a healthcare provider. We don’t need the jury to know who the patient was, or any identifying information, just what kind of medical treatment they received. […]
Natural gas workers are inhaling hazardous chemical benzene
Now that North Carolina is poised to start hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) in order to drill for natural gas, we are concerned about the possible health effects on workers in the gas industry. Researchers for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently finished a study of workers at six oil and gas sites […]