Archive for 'Workers’ Compensation' Category
May 18, 2017

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 […]

May 11, 2017

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 […]

May 3, 2017

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 […]

Apr 25, 2017

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 […]

Apr 20, 2017

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 […]

Apr 10, 2017

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 […]

Apr 7, 2017

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 […]

Mar 31, 2017

Whenever a workplace accident takes place, it’s up to your employer to report it to the proper authorities. Not doing so is against the law, and it can end up leading to fines. Your employer needs to report the incident so that your workplace can be investigated and made safer if necessary. In this case, […]

Mar 24, 2017

Construction accidents impact people on the job, at home and around the site. Whether a worker fell or was electrocuted, that individual has suffered an injury that was likely preventable. Employers have a responsibility to keep their employees safe. Failing to do so can lead to official investigations, fines and penalties. On top of that, […]

Mar 16, 2017

One lung disease you may have been exposed to if you work with sand or quartz is known as silicosis. This disease affects workers who have been exposed to silica dust in the workplace. Usually, it’s those who work in glass manufacturing, foundries or mining that have the highest rates of exposure to silica. There […]