In 2021, 2.6 million people suffered an injury at work. Although this is a decrease from 2020, the number is staggering. Although most of these individuals can eventually return to work, some cannot. If you experience an injury at work and cannot return, there are a...
When you work in a hotel in North Carolina, you face a 40% higher injury rate than all others employed in the service sector. If you work in a hotel as a housekeeper, you are even more at risk of experiencing a severe, debilitating work-related injury, with hotel...
If you have experienced a job-related injury, you may find yourself facing steep medical bills as well as forced time away from your job. Your employer’s workers’ compensation policy may provide important benefits, such as coverage for work-related medical care and...
Even if you are careful and follow safety protocols, you may eventually suffer an injury at work. This is because workplace injuries are exceedingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 2.6 million of them in the...
Taking time off work to deal with an unexpected injury can cause a lot of stress and financial uncertainty. You will want to secure supplemental income as soon as possible. Workers' compensation benefits can alleviate some of the financial burdens of lost income, but...
If you are injured while performing tasks for your North Carolina employer, you may be entitled to compensation. This may be true even if you were partially or fully responsible for causing the accident that led to a broken bone or concussion. Regardless of how you...
North Carolina employment law requires that most employers carry workers' compensation insurance. Although there are exemptions to the rules, the majority of employers are required to be compliant. The rules under workers' comp law North Carolina's Workers’...
Welders in North Carolina perform an important job that exposes them to many risks. During the welding process, heat can reach 15,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and sparks can fly in front of the welder’s face. There are obvious risks of electric shock, burns, and vision...
There are fundamental benefits to working in the food service industry in North Carolina. The hours are generally flexible and there are many jobs available. Still, there are inherent risks involved and injuries might warrant workers’ compensation benefits. Common...
Workplace injuries can easily occur in North Carolina. Some of those involve musculoskeletal disorders. You can seek workers’ compensation if you have suffered from one of these injuries while on the job. What are musculoskeletal disorders? Musculoskeletal disorders...
