Most employers must purchase workers’ compensation insurance to cover the costs related to employees’ injuries. It is important to understand what benefits you may receive and how to go about claiming your benefits, so you are not left empty-handed unexpectedly if the...
Year: 2019
Can I get lost wage payments from workers’ compensation?
If you get injured at work, you probably count on workers' compensation to help you pay the resulting medical bills. However, that is not the only worry. If you have to miss work, you may wonder if workers' compensation will help you out with lost wages. After all,...
Construction site safety while working at high heights
The construction industry is booming in North Carolina, and greater than 70% of the state’s contractors surveyed said they intend to add on more workers. This is good news, of course, but as noted by the National Safety Council, falling from heights is the second...
What to know about uninsured motorist coverage
Not everyone on the road carries auto liability insurance. When an uninsured driver gets into an accident with another vehicle and causes injury to a motorist or passengers, it seemingly leaves the injured parties to cover the medical costs out of their own pockets....
What is reckless driving in North Carolina?
Traffic laws exist to keep people like you safe. North Carolina specifically outlaws reckless driving. It may be comforting to know that there are reckless driving laws on the books to punish dangerous motorists. Unfortunately, a reckless driver may still crash into...
Why is construction such a dangerous industry?
Hearing about construction accidents is not an uncommon occurrence. If you work on a construction site in North Carolina, you may even see first hand how dangerous this field is. It is also a highly regulated field but despite efforts to make construction safer for...
What are the most common workplace injuries?
Workers in North Carolina are vulnerable to accidents and injuries on the job, especially when safety guidelines are not being met. According to the National Safety Council, a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds, which leads to 4.6 million injuries each...
Adjusting to the caregiver role for an injured spouse
Workplace injuries can turn a family's life inside out, especially when a primary breadwinner can no longer do his or her job. The spouse who is not injured must adjust from the role of partner to become a caregiver, which sometimes creates added stress. If a serious...
Is post-traumatic stress disorder under workers’ compensation?
Injuries and accidents on North Carolina worksites can have more than just a physical effect on a person. If the incident is particularly violent or traumatizing, there may be emotional and mental effects as well, but can you get workers’ compensation benefits for...
Do you know what to do in the aftermath of a bike crash?
Biking in North Carolina is a great way to get in some exercise while getting where you need to go. That said, you owe it to yourself to recognize the risk you take while traveling on two wheels instead of four. Serious injuries can result from a bike crash. Bicycling...