A worker with a job-related health condition in North Carolina may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. They could receive medical coverage beginning the same day they get hurt or a doctor diagnoses them with a job-related health issue. They may also qualify...
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What happens if I can’t return to work after reaching MMI?
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is a key term within workers' compensation. You might be familiar with this term if you work in a physically demanding field such as construction. MMI refers to the point at which your medical condition has stabilized and is not...
Step carefully: Slips and falls in parking lots are no joke
Pratfalls have long been a mainstay of physical comedy on stage and screen – but a real slip-and-fall accident is no laughing matter. Slips and falls sent roughly 6.8 million people to the hospital in 2020 alone, and more than 211,000 were injured seriously enough to...
Do I need rehabilitation after an accident?
Treatments for accident-related injuries are often straightforward. Sometimes, doctors can prescribe medication for any pain caused by minor injuries. Other cases might involve moderate to severe physical harm, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The damage...
Is violence a threat to retail workers?
Retail appears to be a relatively safe industry, mainly because retail workers do not have to operate heavy machinery or risk exposure to toxic substances. Their primary responsibility is to cater to the needs of paying customers and sell their employer's products....
Do I have to work on dangerous worksites?
We all know that construction is a dangerous industry, and construction workers know this better than anyone. As a professional, you may also know when a construction worksite itself is dangerous, which may lead you to wonder if you still have to work at such a site....
Why do punch-press machines cause so many injuries?
Punch presses are used to shape all kinds of materials for use, so they’re operated by workers in all kinds of different industries, especially manufacturing and construction – and they can be incredibly dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),...
Avoid these eight common workers’ compensation mistakes
A workplace injury can be painful and challenging to overcome, but it can also leave you facing significant financial challenges. While the workers’ compensation process might provide you with some relief, there’s no guarantee that you’ll recover the compensation that...
What happens if an employee dies before full workers’ comp benefits are paid?
As a form of insurance, workers’ compensation is quite comprehensive. It covers expenses related to an employee’s work-related injuries. It also pays for any lost wages and even provides benefits to the employee’s dependents if the injury leads to death. But what...
Chiropractic treatment for work-related back pain
Construction work is back-breaking work – both figuratively and literally speaking. Construction workers often must lift heavy objects as part of their jobs and occasionally find themselves in awkward positions, and both can lead to lower back pain. There are various...