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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 […]
Working on or around cranes in North Carolina construction sites requires special training or safety preparations. It is essential that all workers follow the appropriate safety guidelines in order to reduce the likelihood of accidental injury. General crane safety tips Stevenson Crane notes that workers should read over any safety cards or checklists before operating […]
When you get hurt on the job in North Carolina, you have the right to file a claim and seek protections under the state’s workers’ compensation insurance program. The benefits that this program provides can help you secure whatever medical care you need, including corrective surgery, physical therapy, or expensive pain management, while also helping […]
In a scenario that is not uncommon, you slip on a spill at your local supermarket and fall, spraining your back and cracking your head. Your recovery has resulted in time off work and significant medical bills. You may think that receiving compensation for the accident is as simple as filing a personal injury claim, […]
If you suffer a workplace injury, you may find it necessary to file a workers’ compensation claim. This allows you to receive regular payments until you’re able to return to work, among other benefits. While you hope that your initial workers’ compensation claim is approved, you should prepare for a denial. Doing so will ensure […]
For motorcycle riders in North Carolina, 2018 proved to be a particularly dangerous year. There were 170 motorcycle fatalities in 2018, which was nearly a 21 percent increase from the previous year. A spokesperson from AAA Carolinas stated the company did not know for certain what caused the increase in deaths, but believed it could […]
Recently, North Carolina church and labor leaders and families gathered at Raleigh’s Old State Capitol for an interfaith memorial service to call attention to job-related deaths in the state. A bell rang 183 times, once for each worker death in North Carolina in 2017, the most recent year of available statistics. More North Carolina workers […]
A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that drivers are 57% more likely to use their phones for texting, sending emails and surfing the web than for actually making a call. North Carolina residents should know that this means drivers are using their phones in riskier ways than before. The study […]
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