Silicosis and asbestosis are diseases that workers can contract from breathing in certain types of dust at their jobs. Silicosis is common among people who work in mining, sandblasting or rock drilling due to their exposure to silica dust. This dust can damage and...
Month: April 2024
For furniture makers, potential dangers color each phase of the process
North Carolina has long been known as the “Furniture Capital of the World.” Some of the leading furniture manufacturers are located here. As anyone who has done this work or has a loved one in the industry knows, despite the technological advances in machinery and...
A quick guide to North Carolina Form 18
Getting injured in the workplace could be a disheartening and overwhelming experience. Aside from the physical pain, you could also experience emotional trauma from feeling helpless and unable to do your work. The complexities of filing a workers' compensation claim...
Can you file a workers’ comp claim for an out-of-state injury?
Let’s say you’re an employee for a company that makes you travel to other states as part of your responsibilities. While on one such business trip, you suffered an injury while performing your duties. If you’ve suffered a work-related injury outside of North Carolina,...