What does a bad day at work look like for you? Maybe your first thought was clocking in late or even being scolded by your boss. The reality of working some jobs is much more dire, though. While anyone can suffer work injuries, you are more likely to get hurt if you...
Workers’ Compensation
Do I qualify for workers’ compensation?
There are few things in life more terrifying than suffering a serious work injury. Not only do you need to deal with the pain and suffering associated with significant injuries, but you also need to find a way to bridge the financial gap that your work accident...
Construction injuries are a scary reality for many workers
Working in the construction industry can be very rewarding, especially if you are someone who prides him- or herself on a hard day’s work. Unfortunately, construction work is also very dangerous. Construction injuries are not at all uncommon, and you risk being...
The most common workplace injuries
If you hear about someone suffering injuries while working construction or manufacturing, you may not be surprised. Certain jobs carry much higher risks for injuries. However, no job is completely safe, and the most sedentary occupations may still pose hazards, even...
Safety training essential for North Carolina forklift operators
Forklifts are crucial in various industries in North Carolina. From construction sites to warehousing and manufacturing, forklift operators and pedestrian workers share work areas. Regardless of the industry, employers are responsible for the safety and health of...
Man crushed in machinery during workplace accident
One North Carolina family is forever changed after an industrial worker lost his life due to being trapped in machinery. A workplace accident like this one can both emotionally and financially devastate a family as they deal with the fallout. The Occupational Safety...
What impact could a manager’s lie have on workers’ compensation?
Most North Carolina companies and the people who work for them ensure that they do everything within their control to keep employees safe on the job. Unfortunately, there are those who may not hold themselves to that standard and may even go so far as to lie about...
Workers’ compensation: Fatal accident at Tyson food plant
The death of an employee who was on the job is not just a tragedy for those who cared about the person, but it can have serious consequences for the company involved. North Carolina companies generally want to do the right thing for the families of their employees,...
Workers’ compensation: Employee dies in conveyor line accident
Most people don’t think that doing their job could result in their death. However, that is the reality for many people right here in North Carolina. The risk significantly increases when a company fails to implement proper safety protocols. Authorities say this is...
Workers’ compensation: Is that injury covered?
Most workers in North Carolina don’t encounter any physical danger in the course of their duties. However, it is still possible for an employee in any industry to be hurt while on the job. Though some industries, like construction, may carry a higher risk of injury,...