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When filing a workers’ compensation claim leads to retaliation
If you sustained injuries on the job, you might have hesitated to file a workers’ compensation claim afterward. Some employers retaliate against employees who do, and yours may be among these. Yet, your employer cannot legally take negative action against you because you filed a claim. Most employees in North…
Tips for keeping a safe workplace
Employees in North Carolina should know that to have a successful safety program, they need to work together and strive to live up to the standards already in place. Below are eight tips that safety-minded employees should keep in mind. Awareness of surroundings and procedures While heavy construction machinery presents…
Most common machine shop injuries in North Carolina
Studies have shown that over 800 workers die in machine shop accidents every year. In addition to the fatalities, over 18,000 workers are injured each year with some injuries resulting in amputation. Unsafe working conditions and employees ignoring safety protocols can increase the likelihood of accidents. What are the most…
Hazards that lead to work-related rooftop falls
Falls from rooftops are a leading cause of construction worker fatalities in North Carolina and around the country. Construction site owners and supervisors will want to look over the following list because it gives the most common factors in rooftop falls. Wrong use of roof safety gear No doubt most…
Understanding the Ticket To Work program for SSD/SSI recipients
For many recipients of Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), one question looms large: When to go back to work? Is it even worth attempting? How can you navigate that complex decision without impacting your benefits? One answer is Ticket To Work, a voluntary program for those…
What are your options after a distracted driving accident?
When driving, you likely do your best to remain focused on the road and your surroundings. Yet, you might have little trust that other motorists will do the same. With the advent of smartphones, distracted driving is on the rise. Nowadays, nearly one in 10 fatal crashes involve motorists who were not…
The dangers of the construction industry’s “fatal four”
A construction site can be a hazardous place to work, and it is easy to see why so many injuries occur in the construction industry. Power tools can malfunction. The weight of construction materials can cause strain in workers’ day-to-day activities and cause serious injury if dropped. Heavy equipment can…
What should you know about mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is an aggressive, malignant cancer that attacks the mesothelium, i.e., lining, of your lungs. The build-up of the microscopic asbestos fibers you and many other workers inhale on a daily basis causes it. FindLaw explains that you face the greatest risk of asbestos inhalation if you work as one of the…
What to consider before making a medical malpractice claim
Did you know that billions of dollars are paid out to recipients of medical malpractice claims each year? There is an alarming number of medical malpractice accusations in the United States. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has even gone so far as to state that medical negligence…
Bursitis: What is this repetitive-stress injury?
As a worker, one kind of injury that you should watch out for is called bursitis. In the body, there are small sacs of fluid called bursae. These sacs cushion the bones, muscles and tendons that surround or connect with a joint. Bursitis is the inflammation of that small sac…
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