Workers’ Compensation

Like all other states, North Carolina offers workers’ compensation benefits to employees who suffered a debilitating injury or illness on the job. However, the benefits offered are usually limited, and those seeking compensation should understand their rights and...

Firefighters in North Carolina and elsewhere put their lives on the line every time they respond to a call. Perennially regarded as among the most dangerous professions, firefighting carries substantial risks for those brave enough to do it, and the risks can extend...

Employers in North Carolina are responsible for the safety and health of employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandates safe work environments, regardless of industry type. One safety aspect employers and employees neglect in many North Carolina...

North Carolina workers face a wide range of potential risks and hazards when they clock in at work. However, employers often overlook one of the most common types of workplace accidents that can be found across virtually all industries. Slip and fall accidents cause...

You were hurt on the job and did what you knew you should to seek compensation for your losses -- you filed a workers’ compensation claim. You fully expected your claim to receive approval, but to your surprise, it didn’t. Sadly, you are not the first North Carolina...

Everyone knows that construction workers have some of the most dangerous jobs out there. Sadly, many of them experience injuries at some point in their career. Recently, it was reported that a construction worker in North Carolina suffered serious injuries on the job....

Too many North Carolina residents suffer work-related injuries every year. A recently published article covered the most common reasons people get hurt at work in this state. Here is what that article had to say. Movement-related injuries These types of injuries...

Losing a loved one to a work-related accident or illness can be devastating. Sadly, this is something many North Carolina families have experienced over the years. The losses associated with such a death can be significant. Thankfully, eligible individuals may be...

In the span of two weeks, three employees at a Valley Proteins plant in North Carolina suffered injuries on the job. Sadly, only one of them survived. These work accidents have other employees concerned about their safety.   What happened?   Most recently, a crane...

If you suffered injuries on the job, you have the right to file claims with your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance provider to seek relief for your losses -- this is true whether you were hurt while working in North Carolina or any other state. You can do...