Social Security Disability provides disabled workers in North Carolina and qualifying family members with financial support. The federal government funds the program, and the Social Security Administration has the power to administer funding. However, the worker must...
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Frequently Asked Questions on what to do after a car accident
No one expects to get into a car accident. But such situations happen abruptly and unexpectedly. At the snap of a finger, your car can get totaled and your life endangered due to the actions of a reckless and irresponsible driver. After a car accident, the worries...
Watch out for slip-and-falls this fall
Many people consider winter to be the most dangerous time of year for slip-and-fall injuries. While black ice may be a common cause of falling injuries, it is not the only one. The autumn season brings many of its own causes to these types of injuries, and it is vital...
How are damages determined in a car accident claim?
The victim of a car accident has a lot to worry about concerning their recovery. In addition to focusing on the medical care they need, a victim must be aware of how they are going to pay for their treatment. Determining what is adequate compensation for damages...
Study of vehicle crash safety: Bigger is better
Laws of physics are exactly the same in North Carolina as they are in San Francisco, Tokyo, Paris and every other place on the planet. Those laws go into action every time two cars collide. The results of each collision are determined by a wide variety of factors such...
Many variables come into play when assessing worker safety
Workers in North Carolina and elsewhere may be putting their lives at stake each time that they report for duty. According to a report by the AFL-CIO, 5,190 workers were killed on the job in 2016, which is an increase from the death toll in 2015. As many as 60,000...
Underride crash legislation stuck in committee
Underride accidents on North Carolina highways can lead to serious injuries or death. Some believe that federal regulations could help reduce the likelihood of these crashes taking place. Legislation called the Stop Underrides Act of 2017 would require underride...
Workers’ compensation for mental distress
American employees are mostly unaware that, in many states, workers' compensation covers them for mental distress known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Military veterans exposed to shocking experiences during active duty service can develop PTSD; however, civilians...
OIG report is critical of OSHA and MSHA
Employers in North Carolina are generally required to report workplace fatalities and significant injuries to OSHA. However, according to the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (OIG), there needs to be more done to ensure that underreporting does not...
How employees can stay safe during the holiday season
North Carolina businesses should be aware that OSHA is reminding employers to take extra steps this holiday season to protect worker safety and pay. OSHA is especially concerned about large crowds during sales events and unpredictable scheduling.Retail employers need...
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