Fall-related accidents can easily happen on construction work sites in North Carolina if safety measures are not taken, such as the use of harnesses. These accidents often cause severe injuries, including internal damage, bone fractures and partial or full paralysis. A fall-related accident at a…
Falls are among the top causes of death and injury at construction sites. Common causes of construction-related falls in North Carolina and other states range from uneven surfaces to changes in slopes or levels. A recent report indicates that a construction worker was injured in…
Falls from scaffolding are among the most common types of construction site accidents. These falls in North Carolina may lead to injuries such as broken and dislocated bones, a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury. A construction site worker in another state recently…
Certain types of jobs come with the risk of injury, and this is often the case for those who work in the medical field. This job requires extensive training, and it also comes with the possibility that those who have jobs that involve patient care…
Reportedly, 20% of all workplace deaths in the United States in 2001 occurred in the construction field. Construction worker injuries in North Carolina and other states can also negatively affect workers and lead to costly project delays. Fortunately, workers can take steps to keep themselves…
In North Carolina and elsewhere, falling objects at construction sites often result in serious injuries. These typically include fractures, broken bones and spinal cord injuries. They could also involve head, back, shoulder or neck injuries. Recent reports indicate that a construction site worker in another…
Workers’ comp insurance offers medical care and financial benefits for employees who become sick or are injured on the job. It is designed to enable employees to cover their expenses when they are not working due to job-related injuries or illnesses, but there are exclusions.…
Structural failures may quickly result in devastating building collapses leading to injury or death. Injuries resulting from building collapses may include head injuries, internal organ damage, broken bones and spinal cord injuries. Recent reports indicate that two construction workers were injured in a building collapse…