Workers’ Compensation

Suffering injuries during an incident at work can be a harrowing experience and the fallout of the situation may leave a person facing a variety of financial hardships. While the workers’ compensation insurance system may help provide individuals in North Carolina...

Many construction workers may be no strangers to performing job-related tasks at heights, whether in using scaffolding or from within the bucket of a lift. While lifts can help workers in North Carolina carry out tasks at various heights, operating a lift can be...

Work vehicles may be a constant fixture on many project sites and these vehicles may typically have lights and indicators to help others maintain awareness of their presence. However, should a worker in North Carolina fail to spot a vehicle that is backing up, the...

Even a small object that falls from a lesser distance could pose a significant threat to the health of a worker below. Falling objects are a type of safety issue that remains a common concern in the field of construction. Taking steps to mitigate the risks of...

A work-related incident could take place at virtually any moment and the fallout thereof may leave those involved facing a variety of challenges. Individuals in North Carolina who suffer injuries while on the job may wish to protect their interests, but they might not...

There are many individuals who operate in the manufacturing industry and these workers may play an integral role in the production of a variety of products. While factory workers in North Carolina may take pride in their jobs, there may still be a certain level of...

While there may be certain types of risks that are more prevalent in specific fields, some workplace safety hazards could exist in almost any type of setting. Overexertion remains one of the most common safety concerns and can affect workers in nearly all fields of...

There are many individuals who work in the restaurant industry and these individuals may perform a variety of tasks while working to serve their customers. While restaurant workers may know that this type of job can be stressful and demanding at times, they might not...

Employees in North Carolina can suffer job-related injuries no matter where they work. However, employees in some industries face a higher chance of getting injured on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently published a report that details...

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....