When you make your living as a North Carolina nurse, you expose yourself to many work-related hazards that have the potential to lead to a serious injury or illness. Working around ill patients involves inherent risk. However, one of the biggest risks you face in your...
Workers’ Compensation
3 surprising services you may need after a head injury
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury or another type of head injury at work, your primary concern may be supporting yourself and your family members. After all, a head injury may make it virtually impossible for you to perform your job duties. Fortunately, you may...
Can an undocumented employee receive workers’ compensation?
If you are an employee in North Carolina, you deserve a safe workplace regardless of your immigration status. The state’s Workers’ Compensation Act covers those who employers have hired lawfully and unlawfully, and also applies to “aliens.” Immigrants perform some of...
Protect yourself from nursing injuries
As nurses serve on the front lines of health care, they put themselves at significant risk for a workplace injury. According to 2018 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurses have the highest rate of occupational injury among all occupations (excluding...
Understanding why a workers’ compensation claim may be denied
Suffering an injury while on the job can be a stressful experience that could leave a person in North Carolina facing a long road to recovery. Individuals who encounter a similar circumstance could choose to seek much-needed financial aid through the workers’...
Your work-related TBI and the workers compensation rating
You have worked as a roofer for years but never had a serious injury until now when you fell from a ladder and were diagnosed with TBI. How does the doctor rate your injury, and how long can you expect workers’ compensation benefits to continue? About TBI A traumatic...
Understanding the basics of repetitive stress injuries
It is very common for people to suffer from a repetitive stress injury. If you have a job that requires you to do the same motions daily, you are susceptible to a repetitive stress injury. Drivers, healthcare professionals, warehouse workers and office workers are...
Common causes of work-related back injuries
There are certain types of health conditions and hazards that could affect workers in virtually any employment setting. Suffering a back injury can be devastating in various ways, as such injuries can have a significant impact on one’s ability to carry out everyday...
Can I sue my employer for my injury?
An on-the-job injury entitles you to some specific benefits under workers’ compensation. Most employers must carry this insurance to protect itself and its employees. You will make a claim and wait for your benefits to start. It is usually a fairly simple process....
What types of wage benefits are available under workers’ comp?
From musculoskeletal disorders caused by repetitive movement to catastrophic injuries caused by malfunctioning equipment, workers in a wide range of industries face health risks on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018 there were 2.8 million...