Archive for 'Firm News' Category
Even the best drivers in North Carolina fumble when they get into their first accident. Whether you are at fault for the accident or not, you may be in shock. If you do not know how to react, the shock could cause you to make mistakes that may either worsen your injuries or reduce your […]
Workers’ compensation covers job-related accidents and injuries. Unfortunately, the benefits provided by workers’ compensation are not designed to pay all you have lost, so you may find that workers’ compensation goes only so far. You may need more money to fully cover expenses related to your injuries and lost wages. And workers’ compensation does not […]
Driving a truck in North Carolina may seem like a job where the only real injury risk is in a vehicular accident, but that is not true. You face different injury risks ranging from those you may get behind the wheel to those that may occur when doing the other aspects of your job. Trucking […]
A work-related rotator cuff tear in North Carolina can be extremely painful. You may wonder about the treatment options available to you and whether you will need surgery to repair the damage. Not necessarily; some rotator cuff tears heal on their own without surgical intervention. Therefore, your doctor is unlikely to recommend surgery until after […]
Falls are a leading cause of injury because they can happen so easily. It does not matter how old you are or how physically fit, a fall can happen in an instant. All it takes it a slippery or uneven surface, and the next thing you know, you are on the ground in pain. Seniors […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration performs frequent studies related to large commercial vehicles and safety on the road. Among their studies is the relationship between driver alertness and time of day. This is where the circadian rhythm becomes a factor. Affecting response time Many circumstances create truck driver fatigue, such as extended work hours, […]
According to the findings of a AAA study published in The Virginian-Pilot, potholes cost American drivers approximately $3 billion a year in car damage alone. The average cost of a single repair is $300. These figures do not take into account costs associated with personal injuries, such as medical care, lost wages and emotional duress. […]
This is an unpleasant, uncomfortable, but necessary subject. Suffering an injury at work in North Carolina is a setback. You may have to take time off, go through physical therapy or spend time in the hospital. You have to do whatever it takes to get better, but in the meantime, you cannot work or adhere […]
Many industries are inherently dangerous, from construction to manufacturing to agriculture. However, you and other North Carolina residents can suffer a job-related injury or illness in any workplace setting – including those you might not expect to be hazardous. If you work in an office, you may be interested in learning about the numerous risks […]
Summer in North Carolina is unquestionably when companies often complete their largest construction projects. Every summer, many buildings get remodeled or built from the ground up. However, thanks, in part, to mild winter weather conditions, many companies continue to build and work on residential and commercial properties in North Carolina regardless of the weather. The […]

