E. Stewart Poisson

How has COVID-19 affected personal injury insurance claims? Poisson, Poisson & Bower, PLLC will provide a multi-part assessment on how COVID-19 has affected personal injury insurance claims based on our observations as personal injury attorneys practicing in North and South Carolina. COVID-19 has affected all aspects of life, and personal…

Stewart Poisson had a big win this week! Stewart Poisson co-authored a Court of Appeals brief on behalf of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice in a workers’ compensation case involving the correct method for calculating the workers’ compensation weekly benefit for a worker injured on the job while employed…

How Do I Know if Workers’ Compensation is Paying Me at the Correct Rate? Calculating your correct workers’ compensation rate can be hard. We can help! Workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to be paid at a weekly rate that is based on the 52 weeks you worked prior to your…

President David Henson has appointed Stewart Poisson to the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (“NCAJ”). NCAJ is a nonpartisan association of legal professionals dedicated to protecting people’s rights through community, education, and advocacy. Stewart served on the Board of Governors of the organization from 2012-2017. She…

With the financial uncertainty and unemployment on the rise, many consumers may face hardship and be unable to pay their bills. Click here to access the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s website outlining a variety of resources and tips for consumers. While there are some industries that will work with you…

Poisson, Poisson & Bower, PLLC recognizes that there is a lot of uncertainty happening right now. Please know that we are continuing to take new cases as well as provide excellent customer service while keeping our clients, attorneys, and staff safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our offices are closed to…

This blog post, written on Thanksgiving Day, is to say thanks. Many of you may have seen our new firm videos on Facebook. Those were my husband’s idea. My husband Andrew was my greatest supporter. As many of you know, Andrew was diagnosed with Stage IV Glioblastoma Multiforme (an aggressive…

Why You Should Only Hire a Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Cases It goes without saying that if you have a serious injury at work, you want to have the top legal representation. Your decision on who your lawyer will be can affect the outcome of your case, your medical…

Judy Wright is celebrating two years with Poisson, Poisson & Bower, PLLC. Judy started on October 12, 2017 as a legal assistant to Stewart Poisson at the Wilmington office. Where are you from? I am originally from Fairfield, Connecticut. I moved to Leland, NC, over 2 years ago. How did…

Should I give a recorded statement to the insurance company? Recorded statements are a part of the insurance company’s investigation. You should consult an attorney before you give a recorded statement. If you have been involved in a wreck in North Carolina or South Carolina, the insurance company will call…