Workplace Injuries

A work-related incident could occur at virtually any moment and dealing with the fallout of a similar experience can be harrowing in various ways. Even if you take an active role in the topic of safety at your place of employment in North Carolina, it might not always...

A workplace accident can occur at any given moment and under a multitude of scenarios, and the fallout of such an incident could take a significant toll on your life. While there are a variety of injuries you may suffer in a work-related incident, few may be as...

There are few career paths more worthwhile than those in health care. Unfortunately, working in the medical field can be just as dangerous as it is rewarding. In the United States, nurses in particular face a high risk for workplace injuries. Registered nurses help...

For some people, getting to and from work means spending a bit of time behind the wheel. Others spend their entire workdays on the road. Transportation workers fill a vital role in North Carolina’s society, but these men and women put their lives at risk every time...

Many people in North Carolina think of summer as a time for fun outdoor activities, like swimming and running around with friends. Summertime reality tends to be different for those who have jobs and are expected to continue working throughout the year’s hottest...

Although many people in North Carolina still suffer serious workplace injuries every year, the overall number of workers’ compensation claims has been steadily declining for the past decade. Unfortunately, this decline does not include motor vehicle accidents. In...

Young workers are vital to the health of the North Carolina workforce. Unfortunately, employers might not be doing enough to protect them. Both teenagers and young adults have shockingly higher rates of workplace injuries and death than older age groups. The Centers...

Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing, but for some people they are the exact opposite. In fact, workplace accidents happen in medical facilities more frequently than they do in places like construction sites, factories and warehouses. This means that health...

Working from home is the new norm for a lot of people in North Carolina. While this is certainly a big change, you might have noticed several benefits. Maybe you no longer spend hours on end commuting every day, or you are saving money by eating at home instead of...