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Worker electrocuted in construction accident
Construction job sites can be a dangerous place to work if proper safety precautions are not respected. The devastating consequences that can accompany a construction accident may leave a victim or their loved ones with feelings of injustice and grief. Recently, a North Carolina worker lost his life after being electrocuted in…
Social Security Disability and Age
The typical SSDI beneficiaries are in their late 50’s, 70 percent are over age 50, and 30 percent are 60 years old or older and suffer from a severe mental, musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, or other debilitating impairment. Labor market prospects for individuals with these problems are poor, and the Social…
Charlotte construction worker dies from electrocution on worksite
Construction sites are among the most dangerous places to be. Even people who are trained to work with large equipment and in unstable environments can fall victim to the unpredictability of a busy construction site. Sadly, that is exactly what happened yesterday in Charlotte. A man was in a lift…
Social Security Disability Waiting Period
In order to obtain Title II Social Security Disability benefits, a disabled worker must have a physical and/or mental impairment expected to last for at least twelve months. For the first five months (“the waiting period”) of this twelve month period, the applicant is not paid benefits. However, there is…
Industrial accident causes death of North Carolina worker
Less than two weeks ago, a young man from North Carolina was killed in a tragic workplace accident. Although the incident took place in a neighboring state, it clearly highlights how important it is that companies adhere to federal safety standards. The industrial accident happened on Sept. 26. According to…
What the government shutdown means for workplace safety
Workplace safety is extremely important to workers in Charlotte. We rely on employers to adhere to federal safety regulations, and we expect federal agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to keep an eye on employers to ensure that they are following the rules. In the midst of a…
The Economy and Social Security Disability
When there are fewer jobs available in the economy, this hits people with mental and physical limitations the hardest. For this reason, applications to the Social Security disability program have increased significantly over the past few years, especially for individuals over age 50. Fortunately, the law favors claims for these…
Why the insurance company is suspicious of your claim
When you pursue a worker’s compensation claim you may begin to feel like both your Employer and the insurance company are questioning whether you were really hurt or the seriousness of your injury. We have some clients who say the questioning led them to believe the company or the insurance…
Social Security Disability: Fact v. Myth
During the past year, there have been numerous media reports concerning the Social Security disability program. Many myths and inaccuracies exist. First, changes in the workforce explain most of the growth in the disability roles. Five factors exist. These are: 1) Baby boomers have aged into their high disability years.…
North Carolina trucking company fined after employee’s death
Last week we discussed the efforts some North Carolina groups were making to improve safety on our state’s farms. One major area of concern on farms is the fact that farmers and farm workers have to operate and work around large machines. One other industry that requires employees to work…
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