We see the stories in Charlotte news media and in articles and broadcast reports from newspapers and broadcasters from around the nation: skewed portrayals of the lives of people forced to give up work and apply for disability benefits. So many of these reports present political opinions rather than accurate descriptions…
We have heard of North Carolina truck drivers who have done dangerous things that they shouldn’t while they are behind the wheels of their big rigs. Some truckers have caused accidents while being distracted by their phone (texting, email, etc.) and some by the GPS system on their truck’s dashboard.…
You have been working in construction for years, and you’ve always been exposed to sands and concrete. Lately, you’ve felt like you can’t catch your breath. What could be the issue? One potential cause is a respiratory illness from inhaling silica. Silica is not typically hazardous unless it’s inhaled. It comes…
Many of our regular readers understand the importance to the North Carolina economy of a robust timber industry, though you might not be as familiar with Pallet Enterprises, a publication focused on news and information for sawmill operators and wood processors. The magazine recently ran an article by a safety…
A recent article by a family physician details issues he sees frequently with workers who come to his clinic with injuries they have sustained on the job. The doctor cited the case of a construction worker who had a concrete slab fall on his back and neck. Though his injuries…
It is time for North Carolina weather to get hot and sticky. Summer is starting, which means lots of outdoor fun on lakes and rivers, as well as picnics, hiking, camping, road trips and more. Summer is also the time to keep indoor activities in the workplace safe. The National…
Three months ago, he was a blue-collar guy who enjoyed skateboarding and going out on the water near his coastal North Carolina home. In the aftermath of a February car crash, he cannot feel anything from his waist down and is trying to figure out how to pick his baby…
Some of our North Carolina law blog readers might not be familiar with Jim Sensenbrenner. The unassuming Wisconsin congressman has been in the House of Representatives since Jimmy Carter was president. One of Sensenbrenner major causes over those decades of service has been his dedication to the creation of legal…
Whether you are climbing a rock wall or the corporate ladder, it is important to stretch first. That is the advice from an orthopedic surgeon about how to enhance and maintain your range of motion and reduce the risk of injury on the job. To help achieve those goals, some…
A Charlotte TV station recently reported on a fiery, deadly crash involving 18-wheelers on a North Carolina interstate. A family of four – including two young girls – was killed when a tractor-trailer hit their vehicle on I-95 just north of the South Carolina border. The family members killed included…