Archive for 'Firm News' Category
Aug 20, 2015

Workplace safety issues can arise in all kinds of industries, even those the public depends on to prepare sources of food. It seems that a major chicken processing company is one of the latest food processing facilities to feel the power and wrath of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Case Farms Processing Inc. is […]

Aug 14, 2015

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration first started working to limit the amount of exposure that workers can have to beryllium in 1974. Not much has happened in the ensuing 40 years. However, OSHA is finally going to propose a new limit that would drastically reduce the amount of the mineral that workers can be […]

Aug 4, 2015

Citizens all over the country are switching from traditional forms of employment to careers as independent contractors. The advantages to making this switch are numerous and include setting your own hours, choosing where you will work and setting your own fees. Despite the many attractive benefits of becoming an independent contractor, one major issue often […]

Jul 30, 2015

If you have experienced a work-related injury in North Carolina, your life can undergo dramatic changes very quickly. Many work accident victims find themselves suffering anxiety over numerous issues including the severity of the injury, loss of wages and the possibility of permanent disability. Workers’ compensation benefits can be a great comfort to injured workers, […]

Jul 22, 2015

Working in confined spaces is very hard; some people struggle with claustrophobia, and others may be okay with the space but still want to know that it’s safe to be inside. Because workers who are in confined spaces are at risk, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has provided facts about confined spaces and new […]

Jul 15, 2015

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 also protecting the employer, but sometimes a third party might have contributed to workplace injuries. When […]

Jul 6, 2015

A project to replace the lighting in the gymnasium at the New Hanover County High School went awry last week when the scaffolding malfunctioned. News reports indicate two electricians fell during the project, resulting in injuries to both of the men. Rick Holliday, the deputy superintendent, indicated he received a call regarding the accident in […]

Jun 30, 2015

Like other places across America, the state of North Carolina takes workplace safety quite seriously. However, despite any government-sponsored laws or guidelines, not all workplaces provide a safe working environment. It is a great idea to ask questions in order to develop an understanding of how safe a work location really is, but you can […]

Jun 22, 2015

For decades, it has been widely-known that asbestos can cause life-threatening illnesses and diseases. Asbestos is made up of minerals that can be used in several industries. The danger occurs when asbestos is disturbed or degrades and tiny particles are released into the atmosphere. Before this knowledge became widespread, many people suffered or perished due […]

Jun 16, 2015

Injured North Carolina industrial workers who have had no prior experience with the workers’ compensation process frequently feel confused about their rights and duties. Often, employers can answer questions injured workers may have, but in some cases, the employer does not have the right information. If you have recently been injured at work or would […]