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…
North Carolina has a long history in textile manufacturing, which continues strong today. The state is home to nearly 25% of all textile manufacturing employees in America and is responsible for almost 20% of U.S. textile exports. However, for a sector about making comfy and…
Construction workers in North Carolina are at a high risk of concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries, due to various dangers in their work environments. For instance, their workplaces may expose them to falls from elevated surfaces, with falls from scaffolds, ladders and…
Alarmingly, about 20% of eye-related workplace injuries happen in construction. From flying debris to harmful chemicals, there is a lot that can pose a real threat to your eye health and, by extension, your ability to earn a living. Common causes of eye injuries in…
When you consider your risk for injury in the workplace, you may not think that you are at an elevated risk for suffering physical harm. Perhaps this is because you work in a low-impact job, or your job requirements don’t involve doing demanding physical labor.…