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...
Workers’ Compensation
What should you tell your employer about your injury?
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...
What to do after a workplace injury
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...
Workers’ compensation insurance under North Carolina laws
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’...
The dangers of welding fumes
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...
Key facts about workers’ compensation for restaurant workers
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...
Seeking workers’ comp after suffering musculoskeletal injuries
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...
The dangers of working at meatpacking sites
People in North Carolina who work in meatpacking facilities may face a greater danger of on-the-job injury than workers in many other types of jobs. A 2019 investigation by Human Rights Watch found that on an average of every other day, an employee of a poultry or...
Workers’ compensation claims might include more than you think
Workers' compensation applies to a much larger range of work-related injuries than you might think. If you live in North Carolina and suffer from injuries or conditions incurred by regular work with vibrating tools, you may be entitled to workers' compensation...
What causes pinch point injuries?
A pinch point injury is one that is caused when a person is caught between two objects, and they are common on and off the job. If you have ever caught your hand in a drawer and pinched the skin, leaving a blister, you have had a pinch point injury. Unfortunately,...