Many back injuries are preventable, especially when they occur at work. Employers who genuinely care about their employees will put in the effort to make sure that they minimize the risk of unnecessary back injuries -- and that can also positively affect their...
Working in North Carolina, the temperatures don’t usually drop too far. However, even a chilly day can pose a danger to those working outside. Winter weather can create a number of dangerous conditions such as slippery surfaces, cold temperatures, and strong winds....
If you slip at work at break your leg, the pain you feel is acute and directly related to your accident and injury. It should not be difficult to draw workers’ compensation benefits based on the circumstances of your injury. But suppose you work in a warehouse...
When you’re hurt on the job and you can’t work, the last thing you need is a pile of medical bills. Workers’ compensation is designed to step in after on-the-job injuries and provide money for the medical care you need and for the time you have to take away from work....
You were seriously injured on the job, and it looks like you won’t be able to return to work anytime soon -- if ever. Should you file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits now, or should you wait until your workers’ compensation claim is settled? There’s no...
Not all injuries that people suffer on the job involve dramatic accidents with malfunctioning machinery. Sometimes, it is just the daily performance of your job responsibilities that will cause a serious injury. Repetitive motion injuries, sometimes also referred to...
Summer months can be brutal for workers in many industries. From construction work in the direct sunlight to factory work in an industrial building with poor ventilation, workers can be at risk for numerous heat-related sicknesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion,...
Nurses often go into medicine because they want to help other people. Their profession involves very hands-on work that requires both physical care and emotional support on the part of individual nurses. Nursing can often be a thankless job, and for many nurses,...
Do you understand workers' compensation and your right to file a claim after a workplace accident? Unfortunately, many workers in North Carolina are unfamiliar with the workers' compensation process in North Carolina and the importance of filing a claim to receive...
