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...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
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...
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...
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...
