Timmons v. North Carolina Department of Transportation

FRYE, Chief Justice.

This case arises from proceedings before the Industrial Commission. Plaintiff requested that the Commission order preparation of a “life care plan” to evaluate plaintiffs condition and rehabilitative needs at defendant’s expense pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 97-25. Ultimately, the full Commission found that the life care plan was necessary as a result of the injuries suffered by plaintiff. For the reasons stated herein, we conclude that there is some competent evidence in the record to support the Commission’s findings, and accordingly, we reverse the Court of Appeals’ decision…