If there is a time of day that can be more dangerous for pedestrians and drivers, it’s when the sun is setting low in the sky. At that angle, the sun can be blinding for drivers and pedestrians alike, making it harder for them to see what’s happening around them. This...
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Does workers’ compensation insurance cover truck drivers?
In North Carolina, most truckers are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. However, in the event of an accident, some employers and insurance companies may try to claim the driver is an independent contractor or should claim against occupational accident...
A business may be responsible when an employer causes an auto accident
When a driver acts negligently or recklessly, causes a car accident, and injures someone in the other vehicle, naturally, that person may be liable for the financial damages their victim suffers. But they might not be the only one who is responsible. In North...
Do I qualify for workers’ compensation?
One of the most difficult experiences you may go through as a truck driver in North Carolina is suffering an injury while on the job. Such an injury may keep you from working and leave you with concerns about how you will pay for the medical care you need and your...
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...
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...
Workers’ compensation includes survivor death benefits
Recently, North Carolina church and labor leaders and families gathered at Raleigh's Old State Capitol for an interfaith memorial service to call attention to job-related deaths in the state.A bell rang 183 times, once for each worker death in North Carolina in 2017,...
Motorcycle fatalities increased in North Carolina last year
For motorcycle riders in North Carolina, 2018 proved to be a particularly dangerous year. There were 170 motorcycle fatalities in 2018, which was nearly a 21 percent increase from the previous year.A spokesperson from AAA Carolinas stated the company did not know for...
Risky phone use raises number of distracted drivers
A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that drivers are 57% more likely to use their phones for texting, sending emails and surfing the web than for actually making a call. North Carolina residents should know that this means drivers are...
Workers can face dangerous conditions while working outside
Anyone who works during the summer months could be impacted by heat and humidity. Employers in North Carolina must take steps to mitigate as many risks as possible to keep their workers safe. One of the key risks to watch out for is dehydration. The body tends to lose...