When people imagine construction sites, many think of large equipment, like jackhammers, diesel-powered vehicles and other powerful machines, generating noise that can reach hazardous levels. Unfortunately, many companies fail to provide construction workers with...
When an accident happens in a working environment, the impacts of the situation can extend far beyond the initial injury. That’s why North Carolina provides legal protections for workers who are injured on the job. Through the state’s workers’ compensation program,...
The construction industry is one of the most hazardous workplaces in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, there were 1,034 fatal injuries in the industry. As a subcontractor on a construction site, an injury can be devastating. Not...
Numerous factors can explain why a worker might get injured while on the job. It may be because there was a lack of safety equipment during the incident or an equipment malfunction. However, the workers themselves may be in a state that could raise their chances of...
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...
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,...
If you get injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation under your employer’s workers' compensation insurance. Workers' comp can cover for your medical expenses, the costs for rehabilitation and even the wages you’ve lost due to your...
Industries that utilize heavy machinery can have some of the most dangerous workplaces. These machines are designed to lift, cut, smash and process raw materials, and if they’re strong enough to manipulate the toughest substances, they can also easily injure the...
When you suffer a work-related injury, you can expect to incur a number of costs and losses. It’ll cost money to receive treatment for your injuries, and you potentially lose some income if your medical condition prevents you from returning to work immediately....
When your teen got their first part-time job, you probably didn’t give any thought to their right to workers’ compensation benefits. A lot of people only associate this coverage with construction workers or people engaged in other potentially dangerous work. Teens,...