If you work in a poultry processing plant, the risk of an injury is very real. Some injuries occur gradually, such as chronic back pain or repetitive strain injuries. Others, such as an amputation, could happen in the blink of an eye. To reduce the risk of injury, you...
When you work as a nurse, you have immediate access to help if you suffer a minor injury. Yet, many injuries cannot be solved with a band-aid or bandage. Some have long-term consequences that prevent you from working, perhaps for a short time -- perhaps for life....
There are few jobs as dangerous as those in construction. When you work in construction and are on a live job site, that’s even more precarious. Working in road construction, you may be around vehicles that are traveling at 50, 60, or 70 mph, for example, and if the...
Construction is a hazardous field of employment. There are many activities that construction workers engage in that can lead to significant injuries, including working with power tools and in demolition jobs, as heavy equipment operators, sewer and duct construction...
As spring turns to summer, one risk that workers still need to be aware of is the threat of weather-related hazards. Though North Carolina is generally warm throughout the spring and summer, a few cold snaps and chilly days or nights could still happen. For workers...
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...
