On behalf of Pressly Thomas & Conley PA | Oct 21, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
When you work construction, you face a very high risk of sustaining an on-the-job injury, particularly to your head. Why? Because falls represent the number one cause of traumatic brain injuries and your risk of falling increases every time you work on a roof,...
On behalf of Pressly Thomas & Conley PA | Sep 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
In retail settings, factories, distribution centers and many other businesses, forklifts allow workers to move heavy weights more effectively and efficiently. Workers can use a forklift to more effectively stack and store products, lift heavier weights and move these...
On behalf of Pressly Thomas & Conley PA | Aug 10, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Construction workers face numerous hazards on the job, including the risk of suffering spinal cord or other such serious injuries due to falls. Potentially resulting in total or partial paralysis, suffering spinal cord injuries may profoundly affect the lives of those...
On behalf of Pressly Thomas & Conley PA | Jun 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you suffer an injury at work and your employer has a legal requirement to carry workers’ compensation insurance, then you must make a claim to get benefits. The North Carolina Industrial Commission notes that you have to make a claim within 30 days of the...
On behalf of Pressly Thomas & Conley PA | Jun 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Despite you and your employer’s best efforts to maintain a safe workplace, accidents do happen. Unfortunately, if you sustain a serious enough injury at work, this may render you permanently disabled. While many people this could never happen to them, between 6%...
On behalf of Pressly Thomas & Conley PA | Jun 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Working in a warehouse exposes people to unique risks in North Carolina. Careful mitigation of risks may prevent them from creating a dangerous reality for workers whose jobs require them to work near potential hazards. Adequate training and education play a...
On behalf of Pressly Thomas & Conley PA | Mar 24, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
A recent article in an insurance industry publication looked at traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and the factors that make the biggest differences in improving the long-term outcome for patients suffering from these injuries. Long-term thinking saves money and quality...
On behalf of Pressly Thomas & Conley PA | Mar 4, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Income security is incredibly important for American workers today. Wages lost due to injury can burden families while medical debt can be financially catastrophic. Thankfully, there are several programs intended to protect workers during these times. Depending on the...
