Workplace accidents can have devastating consequences, and traumatic amputations are among the most jarring and severe injuries that can occur on the job. These life-altering events often result from sudden, unexpected incidents involving heavy machinery or powerful equipment. As a worker in North Carolina, it is…
Working in a restaurant can be fast-paced and demanding, exposing workers to various risks. Understanding the most common on-the-job injuries for restaurant workers can help bring awareness and create safer workplaces. Cuts and lacerations Cuts and lacerations are frequent injuries in the restaurant industry. Workers…
Medicare recipients injured in the workplace typically qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. However, before Medicare pays for future treatment, recipients must use at least a portion of these settlements from private insurers. When this occurs, it’s usually advisable to submit a Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside…
Imagine this: You slip and fall at work, feeling a sharp pain. Despite the discomfort, you decide to finish your shift without reporting the incident. This seemingly small choice could put your workers’ compensation benefits at risk. In the aftermath of a workplace accident, your actions carry…
Workplace injuries can be physically and financially devastating. Receiving a claim denial can be frustrating. Fortunately, you can overturn initial denials on appeal. With the right approach and preparation, you can challenge the decision. You may get the chance to secure the benefits you need…
A preexisting condition is any health problem that existed before a workplace injury. Common examples include back problems, arthritis and old injuries. When a new injury occurs at work, employers and insurance companies closely examine the worker’s medical history to determine if the current injury…
Medical evidence plays a significant role in workers’ compensation appeals. As a result, it can significantly affect the outcome, making it vital for employees to understand its importance. According to the North Carolina Industrial Commission, medical evidence serves as a basis for proving the extent…
Back injuries can be a common occurrence in the workplace. These injuries can be debilitating and painful and could cause you miss workdays and lose income, impacting your overall quality of life. Fortunately, back injuries can be preventable. Why back injuries happen at work There…