Winter is not over in North Carolina, and there is still a chance for cold, icy and even snowy weather. While this type of weather can be fun and enjoyable, it can also be quite dangerous — especially in the workplace. Here are a few…
When you suffer an injury in a North Carolina workplace, you understand how difficult it can be to pick up the pieces and move forward. You may be struggling with injuries after a work-related accident, and your family could be experiencing negative financial effects because…
There are many risks to working in the construction industry, including being around lots of heavy machinery and working at significant heights. Certain tools can also be hazardous to work with or prone to causing serious construction injuries. For example, North Carolina construction workers who…
It is no big secret that working in the trucking industry is dangerous. What people may not realize is that things are getting worse for these men and women, not better. Compared with workers in other industries, truck drivers suffer a significant number of fatal…
Everyone deserves to be safe at work, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that employers tend to overlook a certain group — young people. Young workers account for a disproportionately high number of workplace injuries. All it takes is a one…
Suffering a serious workplace injury is a life altering experience. Many victims in North Carolina spend weeks, months or even longer out of work. Workers’ compensation benefits are essential for these victims, as they provide compensation for things like medical care and lost wages. These…
Suffering an injury in a job-related accident can be overwhelming. What should you do next? How can you make sure you get what you need to pick up the pieces and move forward? It’s prudent for every North Carolina employee to understand his or her…
No matter how safe a workplace may seem, some accidents are simply unavoidable. This is unfortunate since it means that North Carolina workers and their employers might do everything they can to keep everyone safe, but still end up hurt. Some of the more common…