Once a driver loses control of a vehicle and veers off course, it could prove difficult to regain control of the vehicle and safely reenter the lanes of traffic. Should a driver overcorrect, the vehicle might drift across nearby lanes of traffic and into the path of...
Year: 2021
Trench collapse at construction site proves fatal
While performing job-related tasks on a new housing project, it might not be uncommon for workers in North Carolina and elsewhere to face a need to operate within trenches. While working in trenches may be necessary at times, it can also be somewhat dangerous in...
The process of appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim
An injured North Carolina worker has the right to seek financial support through a claim with his or her employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. This coverage exists for the purpose of supporting employees who suffer injuries while working or become ill as a...
Woman dies after attempting to provide aid following crash
After encountering others who are stranded in the lanes of traffic and in need of aid, many individuals may feel inclined to pull over and check on the safety of those involved. While this may be an admirable decision, it could also be somewhat hazardous at times,...
Can workers’ comp cover chiropractic care for healthcare workers?
Most workers give more to their jobs than they realize. While providing time and effort is common, some workers could face serious risks to their health and safety due to the nature of their profession. Of course, even individuals in relatively low-risk jobs could end...
3 injured, 1 killed after vehicle crashes into building
While waiting in line to order lunch at a fast-food restaurant, most individuals might not be aware of the potential dangers that could rest nearby. Even with concrete or brick walls in place, such barriers might not always be sufficient to stave off danger should a...
Possible risks of hand-arm vibration injuries
Various types of actions can send waves of vibration throughout one’s hands and arms and prolonged exposure to vibration may carry numerous health risks. However, individuals in North Carolina who operate in fields in which exposure to similar issues is common might...
Is your job causing you pain?
Whatever your specific duties happen to be in a North Carolina workplace, you no doubt experience productive, happy days at work sometimes, while other days are a bit more challenging. Whether you sit behind a desk and type most of the day, work on an assembly line at...
Car accident involving failure to yield injures 2
There are a variety of circumstances in life in which the actions of one party could affect the safety of everyone nearby. Those who exhibit negligent behavior while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle could create a hazardous scenario that might leave nearby drivers...
Common causes of caught in or between construction accidents
Individuals in North Carolina or elsewhere who operate in the construction industry might be tasked with carrying out various job activities each day. Certain types of job activities could also prove more hazardous than others, such as those in which the threat of...