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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.…
Relief from pain in the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation System
What happens if you have healed from your workers compensation injury, but you still have severe pain? Say for instance you fell from a ladder and tore your ACL. After surgery and weeks of physical therapy, you are nearly healed, but you still have severe pain that keeps you from…
Why was my workers’ compensation claim denied?
Work-related injuries can happen in any workplace across North Carolina. In general, a person who suffers one of these injuries will be able to secure workers’ compensation benefits to help cover the cost of medical treatment and time away from work that may be necessary. However, these benefits are not…
Study reveals link between sleep apnea and worker safety
When you get up to go to work in the morning, you might need a caffeine boost or a little extra time to wake yourself up. This is not all that uncommon, but if you find that you are sleepy throughout the day most days, you could be suffering from…
Charlotte workers: Are you at risk of asbestos exposure?
If you are a homeowner, you may be somewhat familiar with asbestos, a toxic fiber that is found in many different materials that can often be found in buildings built before the 1980s. However, workers in many different industries also need to be familiar with asbestos because it has put…
Mental Injuries Under the Workers’ Compensation Act
Mental injuries by accident are covered under the North Carolina Workers Compensation Act. Mental impairments are compensable as long as the resulting disability meets the statutory requirements, namely injury by accident or occupational disease requirements. An injury by accident is defined as “an unexpected, unusual or undersigned occurrence.” Where a Plaintiff…
How do you appeal a North Carolina workers’ compensation denial?
If you were injured in a workplace accident in North Carolina that resulted in medical expenses and lost wages, you may need financial assistance to prevent unnecessary burdens from being placed on your family. For most injured workers in the state, this assistance comes in the form of workers’ compensation.…
Helping North Carolina residents pursue workers’ compensation
At the law firm of Ayers, Whitlow & Dressler, we focus a large part of our practice on helping injured workers from Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the surrounding areas in southwestern North Carolina. We help these injured workers by providing guidance and support as they pursue the workers’ compensation they…
What do I do if I develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (or other mental injuries) from my work?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental injury that results when a person’s normal “fight-or-flight” response to a traumatizing event carries over into non-threatening or non-dangerous situations. A person with PTSD may feel fearful or stressed long after a frightening incident occurs. PTSD can affect your activities of daily…
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