When most individuals think about getting injured on the job, it is likely that the majority of people are not thinking about office workers. While it seems obvious that persons who are working at a construction site or with logging may face physical danger, many are...
Year: 2020
Workplace illnesses or accidents may qualify for death benefits
North Carolina families suddenly finding themselves without a loved one's financial support may qualify for death benefits under workers’ comp. A workplace accident or illness that results in a death has devastating effects on an employee's surviving spouse and...
Can sun glare cause an accident?
As daylight savings time rolls around each year, sun glare can once again cause annoyance for anyone driving long distances. Dealing with light obscuring your vision in a car is an issue that often gets overlooked. As many as hundreds of people a year claim that sun...
What are common risks waiters and waitresses face on the job?
The food service industry is a demanding job. You are often on your feet for most of the day, and you have to maintain a customer service attitude the whole time. This means that even when you are not feeling your best, you have to act like you are. In addition, food...
What you need to know about attendant care
Whether you work at a hotel, construction site, office, hospital or anywhere else, you take pride in the job you do. After all, you put your knowledge, skills and talents to work every time you clock in. If you sustain a job-related injury, though, you may never be...
Precautions that promote safety in the construction sites
Construction sites are considered one of the most dangerous working environments. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association, among 4,779 fatalities reported in 2018, 1,008 came from the construction industry most of them causing construction site...
Amputation injuries in the worker’s comp
Worker’s compensation claims involving amputation can be straightforward, and they can also be very difficult. There are certain aspects of the claim that are readily discernible. In other words, you can figure out exactly what the benefit is based on what the...
Deadly left-hand turns and how motorcyclists can prepare
Motorcyclists are at a distinct disadvantage on the road for a number of reasons. Not only are they more vulnerable in a crash, they are also more difficult to see, and vehicle drivers often have a hard time judging their distance and speed because of their size. ...
What you should know about wrecking the company car
If you are one of the lucky people whose employer provides you with a company car to drive, you know how beneficial this perk can be. But what happens if you wreck that car? Can you file a workers’ compensation claim for any injuries you receive? Must your employer’s...
What does workers’ comp cover?
North Carolina's no-fault workers' compensation system is designed to provide a variety of financial benefits for you if you suffer an injury at work. If you meet the other conditions, you could be entitled to these benefits regardless of any mistake you made which...