Greensboro Workers’ Compensation And Personal Injury Blog
Forklifts are more dangerous than most people think
Of the various types of heavy equipment, a forklift may seem like the safest to operate. After all, operators generally use them indoors, they are slow-moving and they are relatively compact. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, forklifts can be...
How quickly should you file a workers’ compensation claim?
If you have been injured at work in North Carolina, you may be questioning when the appropriate time is to write a claim to request workers' compensation from your employer. Waiting too long or overlooking important steps during the process of applying could...
What do I do if I get into a car accident?
Even the best drivers in North Carolina fumble when they get into their first accident. Whether you are at fault for the accident or not, you may be in shock. If you do not know how to react, the shock could cause you to make mistakes that may either worsen your...
Workers’ compensation and third-party liability claims
Workers’ compensation covers job-related accidents and injuries. Unfortunately, the benefits provided by workers’ compensation are not designed to pay all you have lost, so you may find that workers’ compensation goes only so far. You may need more money to fully...
What are some common truck driver injuries?
Driving a truck in North Carolina may seem like a job where the only real injury risk is in a vehicular accident, but that is not true. You face different injury risks ranging from those you may get behind the wheel to those that may occur when doing the other aspects...
Do you need surgery for your work-related rotator cuff tear?
A work-related rotator cuff tear in North Carolina can be extremely painful. You may wonder about the treatment options available to you and whether you will need surgery to repair the damage. Not necessarily; some rotator cuff tears heal on their own without surgical...
Could exercise help decrease the risk of a fall?
Falls are a leading cause of injury because they can happen so easily. It does not matter how old you are or how physically fit, a fall can happen in an instant. All it takes it a slippery or uneven surface, and the next thing you know, you are on the ground in pain....
Big rigs, time of day, fatigue and the risk of serious crashes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration performs frequent studies related to large commercial vehicles and safety on the road. Among their studies is the relationship between driver alertness and time of day. This is where the circadian rhythm becomes a...
Property damage claims for potholes
According to the findings of a AAA study published in The Virginian-Pilot, potholes cost American drivers approximately $3 billion a year in car damage alone. The average cost of a single repair is $300. These figures do not take into account costs associated with...
Work injury can increase chances for drug abuse and suicide
This is an unpleasant, uncomfortable, but necessary subject. Suffering an injury at work in North Carolina is a setback. You may have to take time off, go through physical therapy or spend time in the hospital. You have to do whatever it takes to get better, but in...
