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...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
You have options if workers’ compensation won’t cover it
Perhaps you’ve been clocking in and out of the same North Carolina job for years. You enjoy your work and, for the most part, get along well with your coworkers and employers. A successful career and pleasant working environment can take a sudden turn for the worst if...
How paying off medical debt can improve your happiness
Financial problems can arise for any number of reasons, and in many cases, the circumstances were unexpected or outside of a person’s control. For instance, if you were in an accident at work and suffered serious injuries, you may now have high medical bills to pay...
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...
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...
Lack of lift equipment, training can cause injury to nurses
North Carolina nurses face draining circumstances on the job now more than ever. Even without a global pandemic, nurses contend with challenges that easily overwhelm. While you and many others in this profession likely entered into your career because you wanted to...
Health care workers’ type of work determine injury hazards
Health care workers in North Carolina face an almost endless list of work-related hazards. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention place the dangers in three different categories. Furthermore, the different occupations in the health care field further determine...
Why is it important to keep aging workers safe?
The number of workers older than 65 who continue employment instead of retiring has increased by more than 10% over the past 20 years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers older than 75 years nationwide, including in North Carolina, show similar...
Emotional, financial stress common after work injuries
While going into work may not be the highlight of many North Carolina workers’ days, it is something that you and many others appreciate being able to do. You earn your income so that you can provide for yourself and your family, and you have worked hard to ensure...