Throughout North Carolina and across the country, millions of people earn a living in factories and other types of shops that use machines. Employers who oversee workers who are using or working near machines must be diligent in providing proper safety and equipment...
Workers’ Compensation
The possible hazards involved with poor workplace ergonomics
Many companies in North Carolina may constantly be in search of ways to cultivate safer workplace environments. However, there may be some types of safety concerns that might fly under the radar. Poor workplace ergonomics is an example of an issue that remains a...
Chapter 97 statute addresses workers’ comp death benefits
When a North Carolina worker dies, the state considers his or her spouse and children wholly dependent. Under Chapter 97 of the state’s general statutes, a widow, widower and children are the presumed dependents. This means that, as a spouse of a worker who has died,...
Addressing the trials of workplace violence
While many workers may choose to take a proactive approach to the topic of safety, sometimes it can be difficult to prepare for certain types of work-related hazards. Workplace violence continues to prove a leading cause of injury and death in many professions and...
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...
Does my car crash qualify for workers’ comp?
Nearly every state requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance offers critical benefits for those who receive injuries at work, whether they are minor wounds or catastrophic injuries. However, it is not always clear which injuries...
Brain injury issues may affect return to the workplace
If you suffer injuries on the job in North Carolina, you may need specialized medical care and treatment to achieve a full recovery. In some cases, there may be lasting implications of an injury that impede your ability to return to work. For instance, if you suffer a...
How heavy is too heavy? How and when to use lifting straps
Heavy lifting is a relevant workers’ compensation issue. Whether you work in North Carolina or elsewhere, your employer is obligated to maintain a safe working environment for you and your coworkers. Your employer must also provide proper training and available...
Is your aching back a work injury?
If a North Carolina worker is involved in a motor vehicle collision or other on-the-job accident, the result might be that he or she suffers injuries that are immediately noticeable, such as a broken arm, lacerations or contusions. If you find yourself in such...
Does your work cause you chronic pain?
If you’ve been employed at the same company or within the same North Carolina industry for several years or more, you might perform the same tasks over and over again, every day. This may be especially true if you work in a factory, a warehouse, on a train or in an...