There may be few things in life as stressful as suffering injuries at work, and while you might feel it vital to take steps to ward off safety risks, sometimes things might not always be so simple. Some job tasks could place substantial strain on your body over time,...
Year: 2023
1 arrested after hit and run crash that killed motorcycle rider
Many avid motorcycle riders may be aware of the hazards that might lie in wait while traveling alongside other motor vehicles. While there may be some steps riders can take to help promote safety on their journeys, sometimes there might be little they can do to avoid...
Examples of distracted driving and the risks involved
There are various types of behaviors that could have a significant toll on one’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Distracted driving is a type of behavior that remains a contributing factor in many car accidents and those who lose focus for even a moment...
Are subcontractors covered under workers’ compensation?
Every state has its own guidelines regarding workers who suffer on-the-job injuries. Most employers must purchase insurance, which provides benefits to workers who have filed a claim following a workplace accident. When it comes to subcontractors, however, North...
1 killed, 2 injured in multiple-vehicle crash
Speeding is a type of behavior that could severely disrupt a driver’s ability to maneuver a motor vehicle. Those who struggle to react to situations that arise may be at greater risk of causing a chain reaction of events that places the well-being of everyone nearby...
Addressing the most prevalent safety risks for restaurant workers
Finding ways to promote safety is a topic that remains relevant in virtually all professions, as workplace safety hazards can exist in any job environment. Part of improving safety and mitigating work incident risks may involve identifying the types of safety concerns...
Nighttime car accident kills 1 in North Carolina
While being stranded on the side of the interstate can be stressful and harrowing, sometimes it might not be possible to prevent such a scenario from occurring. Unfortunately, even if drivers are able to pull their vehicles out of the lanes of traffic, there might be...
Prevalent risk factors with repetitive motion injuries
There may be a variety of professions in which workers are required to perform the same tasks over and over for hours each day. Unfortunately, many workers might not be fully aware of the toll repetitive motions can take on their bodies over time. Repetitive motion...
Impairment suspected in crash that kills 4-year-old child
Most drivers may be aware of how dangerous it can be to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence. Unfortunately, impaired driving continues to be a prevalent issue and incidents involving similar forms of negligence have affected the lives of far too many...
1 injured in construction accident after lift touches power line
Aerial lifts remain a constant fixture on many construction sites and these machines can play an integral role in helping workers in North Carolina and elsewhere perform job tasks at heights. However, when tasks occur close to active power lines, there may be some...