Archive for 'Workers’ Compensation' Category
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 […]
Treatments for accident-related injuries are often straightforward. Sometimes, doctors can prescribe medication for any pain caused by minor injuries. Other cases might involve moderate to severe physical harm, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The damage caused by TBIs can be unpredictable, potentially causing unique health issues. These conditions may include memory loss, coordination problems […]
Retail appears to be a relatively safe industry, mainly because retail workers do not have to operate heavy machinery or risk exposure to toxic substances. Their primary responsibility is to cater to the needs of paying customers and sell their employer’s products. However, retail workers are at a higher risk for workplace violence than other […]
We all know that construction is a dangerous industry, and construction workers know this better than anyone. As a professional, you may also know when a construction worksite itself is dangerous, which may lead you to wonder if you still have to work at such a site. The simple answer is no. You do not […]
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