When reading this, please be aware that many “independent contractors” are, in fact, employees, who are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, or are otherwise eligible.  If you have been told by your employer that you are an independent contractor, you should contact a qualified workers’ compensation lawyer, to make sure that that is true.  While […]

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Of the various types of heavy equipment, a forklift may seem like the safest to operate. After all, operators generally use them indoors, they are slow-moving and they are relatively compact. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, forklifts can be dangerous or even fatal. If a person operates a forklift in North […]

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If you have been injured at work in North Carolina, you may be questioning when the appropriate time is to write a claim to request workers’ compensation from your employer. Waiting too long or overlooking important steps during the process of applying could compromise your efforts to get the support you need. Immediately following your […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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. […]

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