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When you suffer a work-related injury, you can expect to incur a number of costs and losses. It’ll cost money to receive treatment for your injuries, and you potentially lose some income if your medical condition prevents you from returning to work immediately. Fortunately, workers’ compensation can cover your medical expenses and lost income. But […]
When your teen got their first part-time job, you probably didn’t give any thought to their right to workers’ compensation benefits. A lot of people only associate this coverage with construction workers or people engaged in other potentially dangerous work. Teens, however, often have their first jobs in restaurants and stores where the risk of […]
Construction jobs remain one of the most dangerous professions in North Carolina, with falls as the leading cause of occupational injuries. You navigate expected risks regularly, but that doesn’t mean you should accept increased danger due to a lack of safety measures. Your employer should actively seek ways to ensure your and other workers’ safety. […]
Driving distractions extend beyond using your phone. Other seemingly harmless activities can be just as dangerous, such as interacting with pets in the car. Although North Carolina does not require pet restraints, securing your animal companion may help keep you both safe when traveling. Different ways pets can distract drivers As a pet owner, you […]
While workers’ compensation triggers whenever a worker suffers either a work-related injury or occupational disease, the insurance does more than just cover for medical expenses. If a work-related injury or illness prevents a worker from immediately reporting back to work, workers’ compensation can cover any wages the worker might lose while away. What is this […]
Maneuvering a large vehicle, such as a truck or trailer, for long stretches is bound to cause discomfort. For seasoned truck drivers, experiencing the occasional lower back pain or body ache becomes part of the job. However, one condition seems to plague the industry: trucker’s knee. Jay Gervasi, P.A. represents injured truck drivers across North Carolina. […]
Work-related accidents are a common occurrence in physically demanding professions. The construction industry serves as a prime example of this. A common hazard in this sector is struck-by accidents. Such incidents occur when a worker comes into violent contact with an object or equipment. They can cause severe injuries and, in some cases, prove fatal. […]
A worker with a job-related health condition in North Carolina may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. They could receive medical coverage beginning the same day they get hurt or a doctor diagnoses them with a job-related health issue. They may also qualify for disability benefits if they need to miss multiple days of work. Many […]
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is a key term within workers’ compensation. You might be familiar with this term if you work in a physically demanding field such as construction. MMI refers to the point at which your medical condition has stabilized and is not expected to improve further with additional treatment. It indicates that you […]
Pratfalls have long been a mainstay of physical comedy on stage and screen – but a real slip-and-fall accident is no laughing matter. Slips and falls sent roughly 6.8 million people to the hospital in 2020 alone, and more than 211,000 were injured seriously enough to need time off work. While many people associate slips […]

