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Protections for workers injured in a construction accident
Workers who have been injured in a construction accident can face uncertain prospects and an uncertain future. They may be facing medical bills that begin stacking up while they are unable to work to help support their families or pay the mounting medical bills. Unfortunately, construction workers are always at…
New research finds asbestos deaths are underreported
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) recently announced new findings regarding asbestos-related deaths. According to ADAO, the number of asbestos-related deaths has more than doubled from the previous estimate, totaling more than 39,000 deaths in the U.S. annually. The asbestos problem is not going away. It is instead getting worse in…
North Carolina mom talks about teen son in aftermath of car crash
Charlotte is about three hours southwest of Vance County. The sparsely populated rural area was the site of a violent crash that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old girl and critical injuries to a 17-year-old boy. The boy’s mother said she has been told by doctors that her son…
Hearing loss linked to higher risk of accidental injuries
It makes perfect sense that people who have trouble seeing well are more likely to experience accidental injuries than individuals with good eyesight. The results of a recent study show there is a similar connection to the likelihood of accidental injuries for people who have trouble hearing. From 2007 to…
6 Social Security Disability Secrets
You probably have heard of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) before. But unless you are living with a major disability or chronic illness, you might not know much about what SSDI is for or how it works. For our readers in Charlotte who are not sure if they qualify for…
Recent Charlotte-area car crash brings back memories
Guardrails are installed along highways to help save lives. There are at least a couple of Charlotte-area families who wonder if the safety devices do more harm than good. Photos taken after a recent car crash on Interstate 77 show that mangled guardrails penetrated the front end of a vehicle. News reports…
Financial advisor: get help early in SSDI process
It was nearly a century ago that Kiplinger began publishing its business forecasts and personal financial advice. Today the company helps Americans make decisions on investments, taxes, retirement and more. A recent Kiplinger article gave advice on what to do when you are prevented from continuing your career because of…
Helping construction workers avoid on-the-job injuries
No one understands the dangers of Charlotte construction work than the men and women who are out there wearing hardhats every day. They understand that one false move can result in serious injuries to themselves, co-workers or members of the public. They know, too, that they are at high risk…
Could printed buildings eliminate construction worker injuries?
The good news for Charlotte’s construction industry is that business is booming. The bad news is that some construction firms are struggling to find enough skilled workers to keep job sites humming along. The more inexperienced the workers on a construction site, the more likely it is that a construction accident…
Researchers link depression to genetic causes
It has long been a mystery why some families are more likely to have some of their members struggle with mental illness than other families. Science might be one step closer to a fuller understanding of mental health issues after discovering that nearly 80 genes are linked to depression. The…
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