The North Carolina workers' compensation insurance program will cover the cost of necessary medical care when a worker gets hurt on the job. Unlike private health insurance, workers' compensation coverage will cover the costs without any patient responsibilities, like...
Intersections are one of the most dangerous spots on any road. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has determined that “More than 50 percent of the combined total of fatal and injury crashes occur at or near intersections.” Speeding and reckless driving vastly...
If you get hurt on the job, one of the first steps you’ll typically need to take is to report the issue to your employer. Proper reporting is crucial so that your employer can notify any safety organizations about the issue and make sure the company maintains any...
People often wonder what the most dangerous occupation is, perhaps out of pure curiosity or maybe because they want to avoid going into that line of work. Perhaps they're trying to discover what the safest occupation is so that they can take steps to work in that...
Many crashes occur because one person does not see another or they do not see them in time to avoid them. Despite this reality, most people assume that others can and will see them as they travel. There are several factors that increase the risk that a motorist or...
Workers' compensation exists to compensate employees injured in the line of duty. If you have been involved in a workplace accident that requires medical attention and possible time off work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. However, the process...
While at work, you are expected to travel often. You go to different field sites and travel to your customers. It’s a normal part of your job to be behind the wheel, but being on the road so much does put you at a higher risk of being in an auto collision. That’s why...
The force of a car crash could lead to many different kinds of severe injuries. If you compare it to a brain or spinal cord injury, a broken bone may not seem like a very serious medical issue. People can still work with broken bones and often recover fully with the...
When your body is healthy, your brain sends signals to your limbs to make them move as required. It’s automatic and something most people never think about. If you lose a limb in a workplace accident, it's something you will have to think about. That is one of the...
If you work in a warehouse, your employer has a duty to take measures to keep you safe: While accidents can happen, in many cases, they could have been avoided if employers had done more. Most warehouses use a variety of moving machines, such as forklifts which pose a...
