Workplace Injuries

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...

Toxic workplaces in Fayetteville are more common than some people think. Many employers are making changes to their facilities to reduce workplace injuries, not realizing that there are just as many or even more toxic issues right under their noses. These problems can...

American employers spend a staggering amount on workers' compensation costs each year to cover employees who are hurt, injured or otherwise incapacitated while on the job. While workers across virtually all industries assume some level of risk in the workplace, those...