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Drivers who text while behind the wheel in North Carolina can be fined $100, but they are assessed no driver’s license points and face no auto insurance surcharges. Road safety advocates say that penalties like this do little to deter behavior that is thought to be a major factor in surging traffic accident fatalities. Figures […]
The risk of being involved in a car accident is significant on nearly any road in the United States. And you don’t even need to be in a car to be at risk. Pedestrian accidents continue to be a major problem nationwide, and the problem seems to be getting worse for about half the country. […]
Car accidents are disorienting. Suddenly you’re worried over potential injuries, repair costs, insurance, getting to work and more. In this flurry of questions and confusion, it can be challenging to focus on the important steps you need to take. In the aftermath of a car accident, follow these four steps to ensure you are within […]
Burns have the potential to damage your body so significantly that it can be nearly impossible to heal. Those who suffer from severe burns may be unable to sweat correctly, have no sensation due to nerves being destroyed and may need a lifetime of care. Fortunately, workplace burns are preventable. There are a number of […]
You might remember commercials on the television discussing the dangers of mesothelioma, or you may recall hearing about the risks of asbestos. Regardless of how you came to know about mesothelioma, it’s important to know why it’s such a big deal. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is aggressive and difficult to treat. It […]
Imagine working your entire life in an industry that has a high rate of injuries and deaths. Just as you’re approaching retirement, you get into an accident that causes you to suffer from permanent disabilities. Your life is forever changed with just workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability (SSD), among other benefits, to help you […]
Many people work as independent contractors, and in their cases, they often do not have a right to workers’ compensation when they’re hurt on the job. For independent contractors, the fact is that a personal injury claim may be the only option for getting compensated. Sometimes, people are misclassified as independent contractors, and that makes […]
When it comes to your health, you want to know that if you get hurt at work, it’s covered by your employer. North Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws help protect you by making sure employers have workers’ compensation insurance unless they are exempt. How long do you have to report an injury on the job? You […]
Genetics have changed many things about how we grow. You now can find out if you have debilitating diseases before they strike, and you can see if you’re predisposed to problems like cancer or other diseases or disorders. This is beneficial in a medical light, but should employers be able to see those results? Could […]
No one who goes to work should ever have to worry about an amputation due to a workplace accident, but they do occur. Amputations are debilitating and considered to be one of the most severe workplace injuries. They can occur in a number of fields due to a variety of causes. Most often, these injuries […]
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