Parker & Frey Legal Blog

Certain jobs carry a higher amount of risk than others. Working with animals, for example, is a job that comes with a significant amount of risk. There is no way of knowing how the animals will respond to one’s presence. One woman in North Carolina recently found out...

You suffered injuries on the job and have been trying to get your losses covered for some time to no avail. Your workers’ compensation provider has either rejected your claims or has only offered minimal relief. It isn’t right, and the good news is, you don’t have to...

Just a few weeks ago in North Carolina, a 23-year-old male was doing his job when he was gunned down. Sadly, he died from his injuries. The person responsible has been arrested, and while that may bring some comfort to the victim’s family, it doesn’t offer them the...

In the past year, more North Carolina residents than ever before have been working from home. As this has worked out so well for various employers and employees, many people may find they will continue doing so from here on out. Some individuals may want to know,...

Having a physically demanding job can be fulfilling, but it can also be detrimental to your health. Repeatedly subjecting your body to repetitive or continuous activities sometimes leads to a condition called overexertion. As a workplace injury, overexertion...

If you suffered injuries on the job, you know you may file a workers’  compensation claim in order to cover your losses and get the help you need to move forward. Did you know you may also file third-party claims against others -- outside of your employer and...

North Carolina residents who suffer injuries while on the job may be entitled to compensation for their losses. Unfortunately, many individuals are not sure what they need to do to file for workers’ compensation, or they do file but find their claims denied or the...

Men and women who work in certain types of physically demanding workplaces may be at a higher risk for injury. In jobs that require lifting, using heavy equipment, moving objects and other related tasks, such as warehouse jobs, it is more common to have a higher...

Thousands of hard-working North Carolina residents are employed in a custodial or janitorial capacity. Tasked with keeping businesses, schools, medical facilities and other crucial establishments clean and safe, these employees face serious risks on a daily basis. A...

For many North Carolina parents, it is a proud moment when a teen or young adult gets his or her very first job. Working can help a teen build confidence and skills that will help him or her become a productive member of society. Though these employees are younger...