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),...
Greensboro Workers’ Compensation And Personal Injury Blog
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...
The lifelong effects of a traumatic brain injury
Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a catastrophic event that changes the lives of victims and their family members. Over time, family members rallying around their loved one may notice specific changes in their personality, a common outcome after the...
Can concussions be dangerous?
Getting into an accident could be overwhelming and stressful. These incidents could also be scary if they cause injuries, such as concussions. They are mild traumatic brain injuries caused by blunt force or impact, making the brain move inside the skull. Concussions...
Common hazards in poorly lit areas
You are probably aware of certain dangers you could face in parking lots and garages. For example, an unobservant driver in such close quarters could strike you while walking to your car. Another issue that makes parking areas unsafe is poor lighting and the inability...
Holding a third party liable for your workplace accident
Workers' compensation insurance scheme shields employers from most lawsuits arising from workplace accidents. However, it does not protect third parties against legal action if their negligence contributed to or led to your injuries. For instance, if a defective...
Was your child injured by an attractive nuisance?
As summer gets underway, most kids will have a lot of time on their hands to wander the neighborhood and beyond. That means getting into some potentially dangerous situations. Kids are natural explorers, and they often don’t pay attention to what is someone else’s...
Could a brain injury lead to complications like depression?
When someone suffers a brain injury, the focus is often on immediate treatment to save their life. For instance, someone who has bleeding around their brain could suffer cell death if the pressure on the brain becomes too great. Surgery can help to relieve this...