Year: 2019

Like many of your neighbors, you must work to support yourself and your family members. If your job requires using equipment, you must realize that damaged or poorly maintained tools can leave you with a life-altering injury. Not only can such an injury make...

Injuries are an unfortunate part of employees' lives. These accidents are more common in certain industries than others, but pretty much every business that operates in North Carolina needs to have workers' compensation. The law states that any business with a minimum...

Asbestos is an umbrella term for a group of six naturally occurring minerals that together, create a known carcinogen. It is also a serious health hazard affecting countless Americans. Most Americans will undergo exposure to asbestos at some point during their lives....

People get hurt in accidents every day. For many individuals, unexpected accidents can take a hefty financial toll. If the accident occurs while a person is at work, it may be possible for the party to receive workers' compensation. However, its classification as a...

Getting injured at work can cause you to feel overwhelmed and confused as to what to do. You likely will experience much worry about your physical, occupational and financial future. Gaining knowledge about the process can help you focus and get through this...

Even if you are the most mindful driver in the world, nothing can guarantee that you will never be in a car accident. Sadly, even if you never make mistakes and are always alert, there are plenty of negligent motorists who may crash into you. Dangerous drivers cause...

Repetitive stress injuries are common in a wide variety of jobs and work duties. Whether you work in an office, construction site or retail environment, you may be prone to repetitive strain. Simple actions such as typing, grabbing tools or scanning items can injure...

You may not have paid much attention to workers’ compensation until now, after suffering a work-related injury and are in a position to file a claim. This may be a good time for a brief review of this form of insurance and why it is called the “compensation bargain.”...

Workers’ compensation covers employees who sustain work-related injuries. You may think in terms of burns or fractures. However, there are countless injuries that qualify for insurance benefits. A study of claims submitted to the nation’s largest workers’ compensation...

Imagine how dirty shopping centers, schools, offices and hotel rooms would be without cleaning staff. Custodial workers are responsible for keeping environments safe and people healthy. But they face numerous risks every day in their working environments. These...