Most employers in North Carolina are required to carry some type of workers’ compensation insurance that covers employees when they are injured or become ill on the job. While it is at times difficult to determine if an incident falls under workers’ compensation,...
Month: August 2020
Should you ditch the backyard trampoline?
Trampolines are a lot of fun. They also provide a great way to get some exercise without it feeling like exercise. However, there is a downside to this backyard addition that you should really consider before you decide to install one. The liability for injuries is...
What should you do at the scene of an accident?
Panic can easily overwhelm you when you find yourself at the scene of an accident. Either through confusion or misunderstanding, it may be tough to know exactly what steps to take and what information to gather. Keeping calm and following some basic tips can help to...
What should I expect if my workers’ comp case goes to mediation?
Truck driving is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. In fact, transportation on a whole is one of the riskiest fields to work in, even for private pilots who fly smaller planes. If you get injured on the job, the best-case scenario involves your employer...
Why is your status as an employee important for workers’ comp?
When reading this, please be aware that many “independent contractors” are, in fact, employees, who are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, or are otherwise eligible. If you have been told by your employer that you are an independent contractor, you should...
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...