Munoz v. Caldwell Memorial Hospital

TIMMONS-GOODSON, Judge.

Caldwell Memorial Hospital (“Caldwell”) and Allied Claims Administration (“Allied”) (collectively, “defendants”) appeal an opinion and award of the North Carolina Industrial Commission awarding Joanne Munoz (“plaintiff’) compensation for injuries resulting from an automobile collision. For the reasons discussed herein, we affirm the opinion and award.

The facts and procedural history pertinent to the instant appeal are as follows: On 5 January 2001, plaintiff began work for Caldwell as a home health care nurse. Plaintiffs position with Caldwell required her to travel…