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Review of third party liability claims
Although this blog has in the past mentioned the concept, it may be helpful to injured workers in the Charlotte area to have a review on exactly what a third party liability claim is, specifically with respect to workplace injuries. Knowing this information can help an injured North Carolina worker…
Man killed in Charlotte area hit-and-run
A man who was a well-known senior citizen in the Charlotte area has died after being hit by a car while crossing the street. This was a hit-and-run accident, as the driver of the vehicle fled the scene after striking the man. Police later tracked down the driver and arrested him,…
Understanding negligence can help victims win compensation
This blog has discussed many different situations in which a Charlotte, North Carolina, victim can receive compensation for his or her injuries. For instance, in many cases, a Charlotte resident will get hurt in a car accident, motorcycle accident, or truck accident that is the fault of one of the…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is common in some industries
Many job duties require repetitive motions of the hand and wrist. This is common for cashiers, construction workers and factory workers. Unfortunately, not all employers take steps that minimize the stress on their employees. One repetitive motion injury that might occur is carpal tunnel syndrome. This can make doing almost everything…
What is OSHA’s role in a workers’ compensation claims?
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is a government agency in charge of keeping workers in North Carolina and other parts of the country safe. To do so, it implements and polices a number of safety regulations. Failing to abide by these regulations can result in fines…
Are you at risk of developing bursitis?
Repetitive motion injuries are becoming much more common in the workplace across many industries. For instance, if you work in construction and are performing the same tasks every day, such as using a drill, you may begin to develop bursitis. This is a repetitive motion injury that develops as inflammation…
Winter driving is dangerous, particularly at holiday time
A previous post on this blog described a recent accident in the Charlotte area which was caused by black ice. Apparently, a driver was going too fast to account for the slippery, and hard-to-see, ice on the road and thus lost control of the vehicle. Winter weather is frequently to blame for car…
Three injured in area crash involving black ice
The Charlotte area has had a relatively rare spell of snowy and icy weather this winter, and that has contributed to an increased number of car accidents. One such personal injury left at least one person with injuries police called life-threatening, while two other people were transported to nearby hospitals with injuries of unknown…
Retaliation for filing a workers’ comp claim is illegal
The federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has good news and bad news for American workers. First, the good news: there was a decline in workplace injuries last year. The not-so-good news is that there were still nearly 3 million on-the-job injuries to American workers. The BLS said last month there…
The reasons for a workers’ compensation denial, what you can do
Regardless of your profession or industry, you could suffer an injury on the job at any time. If this happens, you need to know a couple things. First off, your health is top priority, meaning that you want to receive immediate medical attention. Secondly, there is always the possibility that…
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