There may be few types of injuries that can have the same disrupting impact on one’s life as severe back pain. Back injuries can occur under various scenarios and studies indicate that such conditions continue to be a common concern in many workplace accidents. While...
Workplace Accidents
Bus driver injured in crash involving fatigued driver
There are a multitude of individuals who operate motor vehicles as a primary task in their employment. Those who drive school buses may not only be tasked with transporting students to and from school but also with safeguarding their well-being in transit. But bus...
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...
Coping with the workplace fatality of a loved one
If yours is like many North Carolina households, your morning routine might include saying goodbye to family members as you or they head out to work. You might even touch base with a loved one throughout the day, such as during a lunch break. When a daily routine...
Addressing workplace hazards during adverse weather conditions
With winter underway, there may be many workers in North Carolina and elsewhere who are gearing up to perform job-related tasks outside in the cold. While the mere thought of such an endeavor could be intimidating enough as is, some might not be fully aware of the...
Taking steps to limit fall-related workplace accidents
Certain types of safety hazards may exist in virtually all workplace environments and addressing these risks could prove integral to promoting safety. One of the most common causes of workplace accidents continues to involve fall-related incidents. While understanding...
Adverse weather conditions could lead to workplace accidents
While slip-and-fall risks remains a constant concern in many fields of employment in North Carolina and elsewhere, such issues may only intensify in the presence of adverse weather. Inclement weather conditions such as sleet or snow could act to make surfaces more...
Fall-related workplace accidents remain an issue
While each field of profession may carry its own set of potential safety concerns, certain types of incidents remain a major issue in virtually every setting. Studies suggest that fall-related accidents continue to affect many workers each year, and such incidents...
1 injured after being trapped under load in workplace accident
Many individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere who are tasked with transporting loads to and from job sites may also bear the responsibility of loading and unloading materials at each destination. There are a variety of risks that may come with similar job-related...
Reducing the odds of workplace accidents at warehouses
There are a multitude of companies in North Carolina and across the nation who store products in warehouses. Individuals who work in company warehouses may perform a wide array of job-related tasks, such as frequent heavy lifting and working with machinery. While each...