Archive for 'Workplace Accidents' Category
It’s not a secret that truck drivers tend to lead a sedentary lifestyle. They have to drive for many hours a day and are often sitting in the same position. Commercial drivers are at a higher risk of developing blood clots, which is why it is important for any driver who suffers from one to […]
If there is a time of day that can be more dangerous for pedestrians and drivers, it’s when the sun is setting low in the sky. At that angle, the sun can be blinding for drivers and pedestrians alike, making it harder for them to see what’s happening around them. This case is a terrible […]
Nobody likes to irritate their boss, to be sure — and it can be daunting to file a workers’ compensation claim when you know it makes your boss unhappy. However, when you’re injured at work, you have that right. If your employer retaliates against you for exercising your rights, it could cost them far more […]
Truck drivers in general have a bad reputation as far as road safety goes. However, most of these drivers practice caution behind the wheel. They also work extremely hard and are at risk for a variety of injuries. Like most other workers in and around Greensboro, North Carolina, they need financial relief when an injury […]
In North Carolina, most truckers are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. However, in the event of an accident, some employers and insurance companies may try to claim the driver is an independent contractor or should claim against occupational accident insurance (OAI) instead. Do not be deceived by people’s attempts to avoid paying you. The North Carolina […]
If injured at work in North Carolina, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance will probably cover you. Unlike some states where this is entirely optional, almost all employers with three or more staff need to have it in North Carolina. The rare exceptions are specific agricultural, domestic or railroad workers, and those employed by the Federal […]
There is a famous photo called “Lunch atop a skyscraper,” taken in 1932. It shows 11 men perched on a girder, 840 feet above the ground. They are happily eating lunch, completely unsecured while building the Rockefeller Center in New York. That photo would look very different today. The men would be wearing hard hats, […]
A high percentage of road traffic collisions happen at intersections. When you consider that various vehicles are going in different directions, often at the same time, it is not surprising. That is part of why traffic lights exist: to control the flow of traffic at a junction and reduce the risk of accidents. Yet stop […]
After a motor vehicle accident involving a truck, truckers are often held responsible whether you are truly at fault or not. As the operators of larger and more dangerous vehicles, laws hold you accountable for exercising more diligence than other drivers on the road. So, what can North Carolina truckers expect after a crash when […]
Losing a limb or an extremity in an amputation is one of the most catastrophic accidents a person can suffer. We live in a world of heavy machinery, from the vehicles that we drive to the equipment at our jobs. Items that you take for granted as part of your life could eventually cause severe […]

