There are many workplace accidents that can be avoided, so employees can stay safe. For instance, did you know that violent acts in the workplace lead to many injuries, but they can be prevented with something as simple as violence training and communication channels...
Workplace Injuries
Are work injuries becoming less common?
Work injuries take place all the time, and although some types may be in decline, they are still fairly common. If you're hurt at work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation, and that can help you pay your medical bills and even cover some of your lost wages....
What determines if an injury or illness is work-related?
Is your illness a direct result of your work? How can you be sure? Does it matter as long as the illness presents itself while you're on the job?When you're trying to determine if an injury or illness is related to your job, it's important to look at all factors of...
The dangers of working in chicken processing plants
The nation already understands about dangerous working conditions, but chicken processing plants are apparently some of the country's worst offenders. Recent reports indicate that workers in this industry are subject to numerous workplace injuries and medical...
When can amputated fingers be reattached?
Some of the most traumatic workplace injuries in North Carolina involve amputations. Most drastically, these can happen to entire limbs, but there are also many cases where fingers and toes are amputated. The risk of this often differs depending on the...
You can get workers’ compensation and disability payments
If you're injured while on the job, the first thing you may want to look into is workers' compensation. This can be used both in the immediate aftermath of the injury -- to pay for your instant medical costs, for example -- and for some of the long-term costs that you...
Preventing musculoskeletal injuries before they can occur
Musculoskeletal disorders occur in a variety of work settings. These disorders often affect nerves and tendons as well as muscles. Body areas that are subject to MSDs include the lower back, the upper extremities and the neck. Much of the focus on workplace injuries...
How workers’ compensation and a third party lawsuit work together
Most of the time, receiving workers' compensation means you have no need to pursue a personal injury claim. However, there are occasions when injured North Carolina workers can pursue both options. Workers' compensation provides injured workers with benefits while...
As Cirque du Soleil comes to North Carolina, safety issues linger
Cirque du Soleil is internationally renowned for producing spell-binding shows. However, the performing troupe is currently receiving headlines for something much more serious. In June, a stage performer fell 50 feet to her death during a show. While Cirque du Soleil...
North Carolina families can seek workers’ compensation benefits
Some North Carolina residents work jobs that are considered to be innately dangerous. Some jobs, on the other hand, are considered relatively safe. However, it is a sad reality that almost any job, in any city, can result in injury or death -- dependent upon certain...