Archive for 'Workplace Illnesses' Category
The seven most common causes of workplace accidents include being overconfident, taking shortcuts, failing to perform cleaning and housekeeping duties, neglecting safety procedures, being distracted, starting a task before fully understanding what is required, and being underprepared. These can combine in a workplace to create a dangerous workzone where people get hurt constantly; it’s more […]
Getting hurt on the job is a serious concern for families and workers alike. If a worker is killed while on the job, it’s the family left with unanswered questions and claims to file for compensation. Fortunately, workers’ compensation generally takes care of families by providing death benefits. If your family needs help filing a […]
If you’re struggling with a mental illness, you know that you need as much help as someone with a physical ailment. Mental illnesses can cause real symptoms, like headaches, stomachaches, aches and pains and others. If you’ve ever been stressed at work, you might be able to get your mental health evaluations and treatment covered […]
Electrical injuries hurt and scar the body in many ways that may not be apparent initially. When the electrical current passes through the body, it can cause skin burns, damage to the internal organs and cardiac arrhythmias. Much of the human body requires electric pulses to function normally, so electrical injuries can disrupt those functions […]
If you go to work and discover that the floors are slick with water, the roofing on the facility is falling or collapsing, or other hazards are present, you’d expect your employer to take action. If he or she doesn’t and ignores the problems, then you could be at risk of an injury. If you […]
If you could wear a single device and reduce your risk of injuries on the job, would you do it? That could be a question employers have for employees in the future, as new technology comes to light. Could a wearable device reduce the number of accidents in the workplace? The use of these devices […]
Losing a loved one is difficult no matter when it happens, but if it’s a result of an injury that takes place at work, then you could be in a situation where you need to file a workers’ compensation claim for death benefits. Is that all you can do, though? Or, will you need to […]
Getting hurt at work is a common concern, but there are a few injuries that stand out. Some types of injuries are more likely to happen than others, like overexertion or sprains. Overexertion is a concern among workers, and is one of the top 10 most common occupational illnesses. It’s been reported that 27 out […]
When you work on electrical lines or in other dangerous circumstances, you have to be careful not to be hurt. There are typically processes in place that help prevent injuries, but not all accidents can be avoided. If you are hurt and survive an incident, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation; if you’re killed, […]
North Carolina has specific workers’ compensation laws to make sure you’re covered as an employee. Here are some commonly asked questions that you may want the answers to. As a truck driver, is my company required to provide workers’ compensation insurance? Workers’ compensation coverage is required if there are three or more employees employed by […]

