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It is no big secret that working in the trucking industry is dangerous. What people may not realize is that things are getting worse for these men and women, not better. Compared with workers in other industries, truck drivers suffer a significant number of fatal work...
Everyone deserves to be safe at work, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that employers tend to overlook a certain group -- young people. Young workers account for a disproportionately high number of workplace injuries. All it takes is a one...
Suffering a serious workplace injury is a life altering experience. Many victims in North Carolina spend weeks, months or even longer out of work. Workers’ compensation benefits are essential for these victims, as they provide compensation for things like medical care...
Suffering an injury in a job-related accident can be overwhelming. What should you do next? How can you make sure you get what you need to pick up the pieces and move forward? It’s prudent for every North Carolina employee to understand his or her right to recovery...
No matter how safe a workplace may seem, some accidents are simply unavoidable. This is unfortunate since it means that North Carolina workers and their employers might do everything they can to keep everyone safe, but still end up hurt. Some of the more common...
Construction work often requires workers to perform their jobs at great heights. Because of this, scaffolding is a common feature of construction sites in North Carolina. Unfortunately, scaffold injuries are exceptionally common. According to the Occupational Safety...
Whether eagerly looking forward to rolling back the clock or wanting things to simply stay the same, most people have some pretty strong feelings regarding daylight saving time. Regardless of one’s feelings, adjusting to the sun suddenly rising at a different time in...
Construction site falls are not rare events. Unfortunately, such accidents are almost always preventable, but they often end in tragedy. North Carolina workers who operate at great heights may understand the risk, and there are simple precautions they can take to...
Going to work should not be scary, but for many people this is a near daily reality. This can be even more distressing when employers downplay just how dangerous their workplaces really are. Unfortunately, Amazon workers in North Carolina might already be all too...
If you suffered an injury at work, it could affect more than just your income. In addition to needing time off, you may need medical support and help getting back to work. Your recovery can be lengthy and costly, and it can be difficult to manage these expenses on...
