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Which birth injuries occur most often?
If you are pregnant with your first child, you may well have concerns about the labor and delivery process and what you and your baby will go through during it. You may also have niggling worries about the possibility of birth injuries. You will be glad to know that, per…
You’ll really miss your knees when they fail
One body part that people give little thought to until it breaks down is the knee. Our knees allow us to do everything from walking and climbing stairs to kneeling in worship and getting down to the level of a small child. Knees certainly deserve to be treated with care,…
Is your carpal tunnel syndrome due to your job?
Do your wrists, hands or arms often hurt? How about your neck? If you have noticed recent recurrent pain anywhere like this, you could have the beginnings of carpal tunnel syndrome. And your job could be causing it. OrthoInfo.com explains that CTS occurs when you perform repetitive motions with your hands, such…
What must you prove in a wrongful death case?
If you lose a loved one due to someone’s negligence or wrongdoing, you likely can recover damages from the person at fault via a wrongful death suit. Keep in mind that in North Carolina, only the personal representative of the decedent’s estate can bring a wrongful death action. However, (s)he…
How big a risk does asbestos pose?
If you work construction or a variety of other jobs, your job could be harming your health without your even realizing it. How? You could be inhaling asbestos fibers emitted from the materials with which you work. FindLaw explains that asbestos fiber inhalation over a period of years can cause…
Does Workers Compensation Insurance cover Coronavirus exposures?
The North Carolina Workers Compensation Act is primarily geared towards compensating injuries by accident suffered at the work place, or a certain few listed occupational diseases like Asbestosis. For conditions which are not listed in the statute, North Carolina first asks whether the occupational disease is caused by conditions which…
Hit by a truck? Get compensated for your spinal injury
You were driving on your way to a client’s house for work when the unexpected happened: A truck heading your way didn’t stop for a red light, and it plowed straight into your driver’s side door. Your vehicle spun several times, and you found that you couldn’t get out of…
What resuming work means for a person’s SSD benefits
Social security disability benefits can provide significant support to people in North Carolina who have been disabled to the extent that working is no longer an option. Whether or not this suspension is temporary or permanent, injured persons will need to file an application with the Social Security Administration and…
The power of asking questions at your doctor’s appointment
When you are preparing to go visit your doctor in North Carolina, one of the best things you can do is to write down any questions that come to your mind. Walking into your appointment with a clear picture of what you wish to discuss can not only optimize the…
How should you notify your employer of a safety concern?
Anytime you are preparing to bring up a concern to your employer, you may be feeling uneasy about how to approach your concern without sounding whiny. When the topic you wish to discuss is in relation to your safety in the workplace, understanding how to phrase your concern in a…
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