Fayetteville Personal Injury Law Blog

Are you one of many North Carolina residents and people throughout the United States who consider themselves a lover of fur-babies? Perhaps, you have a beloved cat or dog, or maybe several of each. It's a fact that pets can become like family members, and losing one can be a terribly sorrowful experience. Just because you love animals, however, doesn't mean you think it's okay for your neighbor or passer-by to let an aggressive dog run loose.

There are dog behavior analysts who spend much time studying and observing various breeds of dog. Their goal is to try to determine if some dog breeds tend to be more aggressive than others. If you own a dog, it's up to you to keep others who come into the presence of your dog as safe as possible. Studies show there are, in fact, some breeds of dog that are more likely to bite than others.

When you experience an accident in the workplace, you know how difficult it can be to pick up the pieces and move forward. After all, you are dealing with injuries, medical bills and other needs, plus you may not be able to work. This can be an expensive and frustrating time for you and your North Carolina family. This is why you need to move forward with a workers' compensation claim.

Workers' comp benefits exist for the benefit of injured workers or those who became ill as a result of their work. Through a claim filed with your employer's insurance, you can get the help you need to address some of your needs. Getting financial support is crucial, which is why it can be devastating when you learn that your claim came back denied. You may be frustrated, but there are still options available to you.

If you received an injury from an accident in the workplace, you understand how difficult it can be to pick up the pieces and move forward. How can you afford medical bills you weren't expecting? What will happen to your income if you miss too much work? These are only a few of the questions you may have about what to do next.

Thankfully, there is financial support available to individuals who experience an injury on the job. Through your North Carolina employer's workers' compensation coverage, you can secure benefits that will allow you to address your medical expenses and recover some of your lost wages. You file for these benefits expecting to get the help you need soon, only to experience devastation when your claim comes back denied.

Whether you work in a factory, on a rig, at a farm or anywhere else, you experience potential hazards every time you clock in. After all, heights, equipment, heat, chemicals and other workplace dangers pose a risk to any worker. Fortunately, there are several measures your employer can take to keep you safe at work. 

Some jobs are inherently dangerous. Still, for many organizations, completing hazardous tasks are essential to business. Put simply, your employer has a duty to keep you safe at work. To do so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends going through the hierarchy of controls. This top-down approach promotes worker safety by controlling worker exposure to hazardous conditions. Here is how it works: