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Certain safety restrictions lifted for truckers across US
Truckers face some very serious on-the-job hazards. Every time they go to work, they are at risk of getting into or causing a catastrophic trucking accident, which is why there are many state and federal regulations in place to keep truckers and other motorists safe. However, recently it was announced that some…
Are Employers Liable If Their Workers Contract Zika?
According to a recent study, Charlotte and Raleigh are among the 30 U.S. cities most likely to be seriously affected by the Zika Virus. A mosquito-borne illness that can be transmitted through sexual activity, Zika has been linked to a spate of severe birth defects that compromise a child’s proper…
Contacting an attorney before collecting workers’ comp is crucial
Readers of this blog should be aware of the fact that workers’ compensation benefits can be critical to the support injured workers and their families receive after a workplace accident. However, before you decide that workers’ compensation is the only or best means of financial support available, you would be…
Just Because Your Employer Says You Are An Independent Contractor, Doesn’t Necessarily Mean You Are
You’ve been hurt on the job, and now your boss tells you that you can’t get medical treatment because you are not an “Employee.” You might be tempted to believe your boss and try to find help elsewhere, but don’t give up yet. Just because your employer says you are…
How workers’ compensation payments work in North Carolina
If you suffer a work-related injury, chances are that you will have some questions about workers’ compensation. These benefits are available to covered employees who suffer an injury or illness on the job and need medical treatment and to take time away from work. The way these payments work can be a…
Don’t know if your light duty job is right for you?
Have you been injured on the job and offered light duty employment? Light duty employment can be a great way for you to continue to earn wages while recovering from your injury. Sometimes though, employers use light duty offers against you, as a way to get you back to work…
Repetitive stress injuries: Are they covered by workers’ comp?
Going to work can seem like a tedious task that never seems to change very much. One day is much the same as the day before for many people in a variety of different occupations. And this repetition may not just be boring and predictable: it could actually be bad…
Families who lose loved ones to a workplace accident can look to the Workers Compensation Act
It is a sad fact that workplace accidents in North Carolina are a fairly common occurrence. The North Carolina Workers Compensation Act provides employees a remedy by ensuring that the employee receives medical treatment and payment for disability caused by a workplace accident. But did you know that the Workers Compensation Act…
Most common injuries suffered in workplace accidents
No matter what type of job you have, there is the potential that you could be seriously injured at work. While there are numerous ways to safeguard yourself and other workers that may be industry-specific, the risk of getting hurt or worse exists whether you work in an office building,…
Transportation workers face serious risks on the job
There are certain industries that come with more serious risks of injuries than other industries. For instance, if you work in public transportation in North Carolina, then you likely spend much more time in vehicles than other people, which can increase your chances of getting injured in an auto accident.…
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