There may be few types of injuries that can have the same disrupting impact on one’s life as severe back pain. Back injuries can occur under various scenarios and studies indicate that such conditions continue to be a common concern in many workplace accidents. While...
Year: 2022
Crash at intersection kills 1, injures 4 in North Carolina
It may come as no surprise that intersections continue to be a hotspot for major collisions. Drivers who fail to yield right of way when crossing into an intersection may leave others nearby with little chance of responding to the situation, and they may place the...
Are you suffering from a brain injury after a work accident?
Some of the most common injuries suffered by victims of work accidents are head injuries. These types of injuries can range in type and severity, and the extent of the damage may not always be readily apparent. It may take days or weeks to realize that the blow to...
Bus driver injured in crash involving fatigued driver
There are a multitude of individuals who operate motor vehicles as a primary task in their employment. Those who drive school buses may not only be tasked with transporting students to and from school but also with safeguarding their well-being in transit. But bus...
Safety risks regarding aerial lifts in construction
Many tasks on the site of a new project may require workers in North Carolina and elsewhere to operate at heights, and there are various types of equipment that can help with similar endeavors. One common tool used in similar project tasks may involve an aerial lift,...
Can truckers get workers’ compensation as independent contractors?
If you suffer injury on the job in North Carolina, you might encounter numerous challenges during recovery. In addition to pain and discomfort and care needed because of physical injuries, you might also experience financial distress, especially if you’re unable to...
Safety techniques for driving during nighttime hours
While it is no secret that a collision can occur at any given moment, there could be certain times of day in which such an outcome may prove much more likely. Studies indicate that driving during nighttime hours could prove more dangerous than the alternative and...
North Carolina jobs that have high fatality rates
If you leave your home each day to get to your North Carolina workplace, there’s no guarantee that you’ll safely arrive at your destination. However, you can reasonably expect that motorists with whom you share the road will adhere to traffic laws and safety...
Impairment suspected in car accident that injured 10
Drivers who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence may be less capable of handling a variety of driving scenarios. Lack of judgment and poor coordination are just two examples of possible safety hazards involved with similar forms of negligence. Impairment...
What are some common causes of construction accidents?
Safety is a goal that is shared by many individuals who operate in the construction industry and efforts to improve safety in this field are constantly evolving. However, construction accidents continue to take place and such incidents have affected the lives of many...