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...
Workers’ Compensation
Workplace illnesses or accidents may qualify for death benefits
North Carolina families suddenly finding themselves without a loved one's financial support may qualify for death benefits under workers’ comp. A workplace accident or illness that results in a death has devastating effects on an employee's surviving spouse and...
What you need to know about attendant care
Whether you work at a hotel, construction site, office, hospital or anywhere else, you take pride in the job you do. After all, you put your knowledge, skills and talents to work every time you clock in. If you sustain a job-related injury, though, you may never be...
Amputation injuries in the worker’s comp
Worker’s compensation claims involving amputation can be straightforward, and they can also be very difficult. There are certain aspects of the claim that are readily discernible. In other words, you can figure out exactly what the benefit is based on what the...
What you should know about wrecking the company car
If you are one of the lucky people whose employer provides you with a company car to drive, you know how beneficial this perk can be. But what happens if you wreck that car? Can you file a workers’ compensation claim for any injuries you receive? Must your employer’s...
What does workers’ comp cover?
North Carolina's no-fault workers' compensation system is designed to provide a variety of financial benefits for you if you suffer an injury at work. If you meet the other conditions, you could be entitled to these benefits regardless of any mistake you made which...
Starting a new job and the chances of an injury
Although anyone can be involved in a workplace accident regardless of how many years they have been working in a certain field, some people are especially vulnerable when it comes to job-related injuries, such as those who have recently started a new job. Even if...
What to do if you witness a workplace injury
Workplace illnesses and occupational injuries are not exactly rare in the United States. In fact, according to a recent press release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2018 alone. Even if you...
What can you gain from participating in vocational therapy?
Being the victim of a workplace accident in North Carolina has probably impacted your life significantly. Aside from the time you have had to take off of work to recover from your injuries, your previous confidence in your career-related skills may be waning because...
North Carolina nurses face high risk of injury on the job
From hospitals and clinics to residential nursing facilities, the roughly 3 million registered nurses in the U.S. play a vital role in providing care to individuals from all backgrounds. Unfortunately, RNs also have one of the highest rates of workplace injury of any...