Independent Contractor Gets Benefits for Injuries From Trucking Accident

The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a finding that an independent contractor was entitled to benefits from a trucking company and a transportation broker for his injuries from a crash. Case: Davidovic v. Allbound Carrier Inc., No. COA24-1027, 09/03/2025, unpublished. Facts: Goran Davidovic worked as a truck driver for Allbound Carrier Inc. He owned his truck, was paid by the load instead of the mile and could choose the loads he wanted to transport. Once Davidovic accepted a load, he could choose the route he wanted to take and plan his breaks. Davidovic annually regi...