If you get injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation under your employer’s workers' compensation insurance. Workers' comp can cover for your medical expenses, the costs for rehabilitation and even the wages you’ve lost due to your...
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How does North Carolina address swimming pool accidents?
During North Carolina's hot summers, swimming pools offer a refreshing escape, yet they can be sites of danger. Common incidents include slip-and-falls or entrapment from faulty pool drains. When accidents like these happen, it's key for people to know their legal...
Machine entanglement injuries: Can workers’ comp help?
Industries that utilize heavy machinery can have some of the most dangerous workplaces. These machines are designed to lift, cut, smash and process raw materials, and if they’re strong enough to manipulate the toughest substances, they can also easily injure the...
Can workers’ compensation cover for medical treatment travel expenses?
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....
What teens should know about their workers’ compensation rights
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,...
Does your workplace have fall protection?
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...
How pets can cause distracted driving accidents
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...
How does workers’ compensation cover for lost wages?
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...
Dealing with a trucker’s knee injury
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:...
Struck-by accidents are a significant risk in construction work
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...