There are many types of injuries that could affect one’s ability to carry out everyday tasks and leave a person facing a long road to recovery. Shoulder injuries remain a prevalent concern in many professions and similar health issues could even lead to long-term or...
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Repetitive strain injuries and workers’ compensation
When you go to work each day, you may not consider the ways that your job could bring you harm. Your work may not be risky or even physically demanding, but it is possible that you could still experience an injury while in your North Carolina workplace. Work-related...
1 injured, 1 killed in recent construction accident
Many construction projects may require the use of various types of heavy-duty materials and unloading these objects off a truck can be somewhat hazardous at times. Should a heavy load become unstable, any items that fall off the truck could pose a significant threat...
Preparing to appeal a denial of workers’ compensation benefits
The outcome of a work-related accident could affect a person’s life in various ways and dealing with the fallout thereof can be stressful enough on its own. However, things may become even more daunting should one’s application for workers’ compensation benefits...
Common causes of workplace burn injuries
There may be numerous scenarios in which an incident at work could place the safety of those involved at significant risk. Burn injuries remain a prevalent issue in many professions and the fallout of such an incident could have a lasting impact on the lives of...
What are some of the most common types of workplace injuries?
Although many companies may strive to cultivate safe workplace environments, work-related incidents continue to affect the lives of many families. Even workers who take every possible step to protect their well-being and mitigate safety risks may struggle to respond...
1 in critical condition after fall-related construction accident
Fall-related incidents continue to be a leading cause of injury and death in the construction industry. The outcome of a fall from even a lesser distance could run the unfortunate risk of leaving workers in North Carolina with severe injuries and facing lengthy...
How can you get back to work after suffering a work injury?
After suffering an injury at work, you may wonder what steps you can take to pick up the pieces and move forward. An important step in your recovery is preparing for your eventual return to work. This may be difficult if you have suffered severe injuries and need a...
Examples of workplace slip-and-fall hazards
A fall-related incident could occur in the blink of an eye and the outcome of such an accident could have a lasting impact on a person’s life. Slip-and-fall accident risks could exist in virtually any type of work environment and finding ways to mitigate the risks...
The role of safety training in construction accident prevention
There may be a variety of steps involved with the process of improving safety on construction project sites. As construction workers may face numerous types of hazards each day, finding ways to mitigate the risks of dangerous situations could be essential to reducing...