You were hurt on the job and did what you knew you should to seek compensation for your losses -- you filed a workers’ compensation claim. You fully expected your claim to receive approval, but to your surprise, it didn’t. Sadly, you are not the first North Carolina...
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North Carolina construction worker hurt on the job
Everyone knows that construction workers have some of the most dangerous jobs out there. Sadly, many of them experience injuries at some point in their career. Recently, it was reported that a construction worker in North Carolina suffered serious injuries on the job....
Transportation related work injuries
For some people, getting to and from work means spending a bit of time behind the wheel. Others spend their entire workdays on the road. Transportation workers fill a vital role in North Carolina’s society, but these men and women put their lives at risk every time...
The most common reasons people get hurt at work in North Carolina
Too many North Carolina residents suffer work-related injuries every year. A recently published article covered the most common reasons people get hurt at work in this state. Here is what that article had to say. Movement-related injuries These types of injuries...
Distracted driving didn’t start with smartphones
Chances are that you have probably had the uncomfortable experience of passing another driver using his or her cell phone behind the wheel. Between the seemingly endless options for social media apps, streaming services and games, staying off one’s phone often seems...
Who is eligible for workers’ compensation death benefits?
Losing a loved one to a work-related accident or illness can be devastating. Sadly, this is something many North Carolina families have experienced over the years. The losses associated with such a death can be significant. Thankfully, eligible individuals may be...
2 killed, 1 injured in recent work accidents at Valley Proteins
In the span of two weeks, three employees at a Valley Proteins plant in North Carolina suffered injuries on the job. Sadly, only one of them survived. These work accidents have other employees concerned about their safety. What happened? Most recently, a crane...
Need to file a workers’ comp claim?
If you suffered injuries on the job, you have the right to file claims with your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance provider to seek relief for your losses -- this is true whether you were hurt while working in North Carolina or any other state. You can do...
North Carolina rated worst for worker protections
Oxfam America recently released a report in which it ranked every state from best to worst for its labor policies. It may not come as a surprise to some, but North Carolina ranked at the very bottom for worker protections -- among other things. The commissioner for...
How long will workers’ compensation insurance cover lost income?
After suffering an injury while on the job, it is normal to have questions about recovering your losses. Workers’ compensation benefits can take care of a lot, but when it comes to lost income, there is some confusion about how much will be covered and for how long....