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...
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Health care workers face an abundance of job-related dangers
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,...
Legal Matters Consumer Safety Fall 2022 Newsletter: Building code violations on premises can boost your personal injury case
Legal Matters Consumer Safety Fall 2022 Newsletter Building code violations on premises can boost your personal injury case
Legal Matters Fall 2022 Newsletter: Minimizing impact of divorce on your credit score
Legal Matters Fall 2022 Newsletter Minimizing impact of divorce on your credit score
Workers’ compensation and the hospitality industry
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...
Accident at paper mill injures 4
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...
Appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim
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...
The possible toll of suffering injuries in workplace accidents
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...
Roof worker dies after fall
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...
Understanding employer requirements for workers’ compensation
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...