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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...
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...
It is no secret that head-on collisions can have disastrous ramifications that could leave those involved with life-altering injuries, or families mourning over the passing of a loved one. Unfortunately, similar incidents can happen in the blink of an eye and may be...
Scaffolding continues to be a constant fixture on many construction sites in North Carolina and across the nation. While such apparatuses may be vital to allowing workers to perform necessary tasks at heights, similar operations come with an inherent level of risk. A...
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...
A recent collision involving a hit-and-run driver reportedly claimed the life of a 39-year-old man in North Carolina. Fleeing the scene of a crash is not only unlawful, but such an action may reduce the chances those who suffer harm in the incident may receive prompt...
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...
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...
While walking through a parking lot, pedestrians may be aware of the possible dangers involved with encountering a fast-moving vehicle. However, should drivers fail to reduce speeds while navigating a parking lot, those on foot might not always be capable of moving to...
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...
