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...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
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...