Workers' Comp
Death on the Job
It’s not something that you see in news headlines or on your social media feeds, but deaths happen on job sites and at places of employment rather often. Of course,
February 25, 2020
Archive for Workers’ Compensation
Workers' Comp
What Happens if the employees were Following a Manager’s Instructions when They Were Hurt?
One minute you’re following a manager’s instructions, then minutes later, there’s a serious injury. Managers all throughout Charlotte issue orders and commands that put their employees at risk. Some are
February 19, 2020
Workers' Comp
How Can Employers Use Policies to Avoid Negligence?
Imagine you’re at work, you get hurt and go through the standard practice of filing a workers’ compensation case. Except when you expect everything to go just fine, you receive
February 12, 2020
Workers' Comp
Who is Responsible for Providing Anti-Slip Shoes?
The first time most people are told that they’ll need special non-slip or anti-slip shoes for their workplace, there’s a bit of skepticism. From restaurant work to salons, you’ll find
February 4, 2020
Workers' Comp
Can I Be Fired For Filing Workers’ Compensation?
The North Carolina General Assembly adopted the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA) to protect employees against employer retaliation under certain circumstance, including the filing of a workers’ compensation claim. Occupational
July 7, 2019
Workers' Comp
Asbestos Contamination at Work
Asbestos is no longer used in construction, yet it still resides in many homes and buildings. The dangerous aspect of asbestos is when it is disturbed, becomes airborne, and is
July 15, 2016
Workers' Comp
Logging is the Most Dangerous Civilian Occupation
While severe and tragic accidents can happen on the job for anyone, there are occupations that pose much greater risks than others. One of those occupations is logging. The National
June 17, 2016
Workers' Comp
Victims of Traumatic Brain Injuries at the Workplace Should Contact an Attorney
Millions of people suffer from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs). The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are 2.5 million cases of TBIs each year. The
June 10, 2016
Workers' Comp
Pesticide Poisoning at the Workplace
If you work in agriculture such as farming, orcharding, fruit or vegetable packing, landscaping, or any other type of employment that you use or are exposed to pesticides, you may
May 20, 2016
Workers' Comp
Workplace Falls
Falls are one of the most common, as well as one of the most dangerous, types of workplace injury. While construction workers are at the most risk of a fatal
May 6, 2016
Workers' Comp
The Health Hazards of Poor Indoor Air Quality
Loggers, construction workers, and Alaskan crab fisherman are not the only people at risk on the job. While catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries from heavy machinery and spinal
April 29, 2016
Workers' Comp
Construction Road Work Zone Accidents
One of the most dangerous jobs is road construction. It is high-paced, loud, requires heavy and often dangerous machinery, and, like few other jobs, is constantly bombarded with fast-moving cars,
March 27, 2016
