Construction and factory workers are essential parts of the North Carolina economy. They are also in some of the riskiest professions. Employees who perform physical labor for a living tend to suffer injuries at higher rates. However, some of these on-the-job...
If you have an active job, you are no stranger to reaching your arms far above your head. Luckily, you have groups of muscles and ligaments in your shoulders that make this movement a breeze. Whether due to repetitive strain or an acute injury, you eventually may tear...
An on-the-job injury can be costly both in medical bills and time off from work. You want to file a claim with workers' compensation for help with your injuries. Will your boss fire you if you do? An employer is free to fire an employee for many reasons. Still, your...
When you sustain an injury on the job, you may feel unprepared to navigate the process of filing a workers' compensation claim. Here is an overview of how the process works in North Carolina. 1. Seek medical care When your employer does not have an on-site health care...
A civil case does not start out like a criminal case where a prosecutor presses criminal charges against a person. If you wish to initiate civil litigation, you as a plaintiff must file in court a criminal pleading, also called a complaint, to begin the process of...
Figuring out how to stop warehouse accidents from happening requires learning about why they happen and what conditions may lead to them. There are multiple identified issues in warehouses that pose a safety risk, but knowing the risks is not enough. According to...
Injuries on the job may seem few and far between, but they are pretty commonplace. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, over 2.7 million people reported workplace illness and injury in 2020. There are many reasons people file for workers'...
When your job requires intense physical labor, you often agree to wear adequate personal protective equipment. Without the proper protection, your risk of injury climbs exponentially higher. Understanding the purpose and benefit of wearing a hard hat may encourage you...
Construction site workers often suffer from a higher rate of on-the-job injury than almost any other industry worker. In particular, head injuries happen at a much higher rate. But what is the exact relationship between head injuries and construction workers? Simply...
If you incur an injury at work, even if you think it is minor or your own fault, report it to your employer. Laws vary from state to state, but you will have a limited amount of time to make the notification, verbally or in writing. What kinds of injuries should I...
