While slip-and-fall risks remains a constant concern in many fields of employment in North Carolina and elsewhere, such issues may only intensify in the presence of adverse weather. Inclement weather conditions such as sleet or snow could act to make surfaces more...
Year: 2021
Does your family qualify for workers’ compensation death benefits?
When your loved one dies in a tragic workplace accident, you may be unable to process the realities of living without that person. Unfortunately, those realities often include financial difficulties for surviving family members. If your family faces this challenging...
Speed and impairment listed as factors in fatal car accident
Operating a vehicle at excessive speeds and driving while impaired are both dangerous behaviors that may only increase the odds of an unfortunate outcome. When combined, the chances a collision might occur may increase substantially and the presence of such behavior...
Steps to take when filing a workers’ compensation claim
Workplace accidents can happen at virtually any moment and under a multitude of circumstances, regardless of the field in which one operates. Individuals in North Carolina who suffer injuries at work and experience the financial challenges that can accompany such an...
1 killed, several injured during North Carolina car accident
When a vehicle crosses over the median and into oncoming lanes of traffic, there may be little to no time for nearby drivers to react and avoid a potential disaster. In addition to the possible danger of limiting response times, collisions that occur head-on also run...
Fall-related workplace accidents remain an issue
While each field of profession may carry its own set of potential safety concerns, certain types of incidents remain a major issue in virtually every setting. Studies suggest that fall-related accidents continue to affect many workers each year, and such incidents...