Workers’ Compensation

Whether in North Carolina or some other state, most workers are covered by workers’ compensation. The system provides benefits to those injured on the job, and it provides death benefits to the surviving loved ones of those killed in a job-related accident....

Certain industries in North Carolina pose more risks to workers than others. Industries such as construction and transportation see many work-related accidents each year, and industrial and factory work also see more than their share of employee injury claims....

Firefighting is a dangerous profession, and many firefighters put their lives on the line every day to save others. Along with fire and smoke, firefighters also face occupational hazards from the chemicals and other volatile compounds they are exposed to, especially...

The job-related hazards faced by health care workers are numerous. Fractures, infections and violent attacks are just a few of them. Many people may be surprised at some of these hazards that confront physicians, nurses, clinical staff, trainees, technologists,...

When people in North Carolina think about dangerous occupations that can lead to work-related injuries or illnesses, they typically think about construction, law enforcement, firefighting and other jobs that inherently carry a high level of risk. People may not...

Certain occupations in North Carolina carry a higher level of risk to the safety of workers than other professions. Along with construction, firefighting and law enforcement, those who work in factories, mills and other industrial settings face significant hazards...

When employees in North Carolina suffer a work-related injury or illness that forces them to take time off work, it can have detrimental impacts on their finances and future. Governed by the North Carolina Industrial Commission, the workers’ compensation program...

Some occupations carry a higher risk of injury or death than others. Along with police officers and firefighters, those who work in the construction industry face many dangers on the job, including those who repair and replace roofing. These individuals constantly...

Many people in North Carolina rely on their jobs for income. However, when employees are injured on the job, it can greatly affect their abilities to do their jobs. Most employees are covered by workers’ compensation, and the following details the requirements in...

Most employers in North Carolina carry workers’ compensation insurance to help cover injuries to employees on the job. While some industries are inherently more dangerous than others, employees in any career field can suffer debilitating injuries at work. Here are...