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The High Costs Associated With ACL Surgeries
Our bodies have a high capacity to heal. When we cut our finger, scrape a knee, or suffer a bruise, our body works quickly to fix the issue while we go on with our day. Most times, we do not notice that healing is even occurring. Unfortunately, there are certain…
My Husband Died on the Job: Can Workers’ Compensation Help Me?
When most people go to work, they assume that they will remain safe during the workday. Although there are certainly dangerous occupations, most jobs have safety protocols and requirements. These help employees maintain their health, happiness, and ability to return to their families every night. Unfortunately, these systems are not…
Charlotte, NC, Workers’ Compensation Claim Timeline
If you file a workers’ compensation claim, it is important that you understand the basics of what will happen. This can help you make plans for medical care, family finances, and more. Understanding the steps and potential roadblocks can also help you move the process forward and get the compensation…
How to Choose a Charlotte Workers’ Compensation Attorney
When you get hurt in the workplace, there are a lot of logistical and emotional considerations. Not only are you healing from an injury that could potentially affect your entire life, but you must also deal with the workers’ compensation system to get the compensation you need. On top of…
What Are the Labor Laws in North Carolina?
Every North Carolina employer has various legal obligations to their employee, and the state enforces a strict set of rules regarding employee-employer relationships in the state. Therefore, every employer needs to know and understand the labor laws of North Carolina and the obligations they require of them. Likewise, it is…
Is North Carolina an OSHA State?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the US Department of Labor section responsible for ensuring safe workplaces in the United States. OSHA is also charged with developing new safety standards that account for the evolution of the industry and changing business processes throughout the country. OSHA develops many…
Will carpal tunnel force you to change your line of work?
People in numerous lines of work could develop repetitive stress injuries. Doing the same tasks five days a week for multiple years can damage your musculature and connective tissue. Workers who develop such injuries may eventually need to claim workers’ compensation benefits. Carpal tunnel syndrome is among the most common repetitive…
What to do if your old job isn’t an option after a workplace accident
Many injuries that workers suffer on the job only leave them with temporary impairments that resolve in a matter of days or a few short weeks. Workers, in these instances, may be able to alert their employers about the injuries and modify their daily tasks yet still go to work.…
How long do you have to make a workers’ compensation claim?
After you are hurt on the job, you should know that you do have an opportunity to make a workers’ compensation. If you are employed and your employer is required to have this insurance (which most are), then you should be able to file a claim asking for compensation. This…
Workers’ compensation and disability benefits for heart disease
Did you know that there are occupational factors for heart disease? Heart disease is also listed as a possible impairment in the Social Security Administration’s Blue Book. If a person develops an illness or disease that impacts the way their heart functions, then that disorder may make it possible for them…
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