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OSHA warns of fatal construction injuries
North Carolina construction workers continue to face life threatening risks every time they show up for a shift. Fatal construction injuries are not at all uncommon, accounting for 20% of all private industry worker deaths in 2019 alone. There are also tens of thousands of…
North Carolina Lawyer Mike McKay Becomes the Director of Claims Administration at the Industrial Commission
North Carolina attorney Mike McKay has joined the Industrial Commission as the Director of Claims Administration, one of the integral parts of the Commission. Mr. McKay is a Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization,…
Deputy Commissioners Robert Harris, Lori Gaines, and Jesse “Jay” Tillman Reappointed at the Industrial Commission for Second Terms
The North Carolina Industrial Commission has reappointed Robert Harris, Lori Gaines, and Jay Tillman to second terms as deputy commissioners. Deputy Commissioners are the equivalent of “judges” in workers’ compensation claims and State Tort Claims actions tried before the Industrial Commission.
The North Carolina Legislature Confirms Lawyer Adrian A. Phillips as a Commissioner of the Industrial Commission
On June 3, 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly confirmed attorney Adrian A. Phillips as the next Commissioner at the North Carolina Industrial Commission. The Industrial Commission is the State agency that oversees all State workers’ compensation claims and State Tort Claims actions in North…
Getting help for third party workplace injuries
Workers’ compensation benefits are often vital for victims who are recovering from serious workplace accidents. However, your situation might be a little different. While your workplace injury likely qualifies you for workers’ comp, you might also be able to hold a third party responsible for…
Work injuries are linked to moving patients
Working in the health care industry is rewarding, but can be risky. Moving patients is a particularly dangerous task that, although commonplace, is often the cause of serious worker injuries in North Carolina. Moving patients is actually one of the most common causes of work…
Changes to the Form 53 by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission
On June 22, 2021, the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission revised language on the Form 53 to match it to changes made on the Form 52 on April 20, 2021. These changes clarify which Social Security numbers are for the deceased employee and for the…
Workplace fatalities are on the rise
Going to work can be dangerous, especially for those who work in high-risk industries. However, as safety technology has improved over the years, one might expect workplace fatalities to decrease. This is unfortunately not the case, and some North Carolina workers might even face a…
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