North Carolina Legal Blog
Federal safety regulators and the Center for Construction Research and Training are promoting the fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction scheduled for May 2018. This event calls for construction companies in North Carolina and nationwide to halt work and conduct safety training. Protecting workers from falls will be a top priority…
Most Jacksonville area workers know they may qualify for workers’ compensation. There is so much misinformation circulating about workers’ compensation that many employees do not know the difference between fact and fiction. It is important for you to have a clear understanding of the workers’ compensation system so you can avoid making mistakes that could…
Working at computer stations might not appear to put physical demands on workers in North Carolina, but conditions called “computer back” or “mouse shoulder” arise from long hours on a computer. Among radiologists, 32 percent of practice managers reported that their staff members had lower back pain when surveyed by the American College of Radiology….
For individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere around the country, workplace dangers can arise from unexpected places. In a study released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), loud, noisy workplaces were associated with high cholesterol and high blood pressure among workers at such facilities. Both of these conditions are major risks for…
Every now and then, drivers in North Carolina need a review of the top causes are in highway accidents. This is because highway accidents all too often end in fatalities, and when they don’t, they can lead to personal injury claims with potentially high settlements. Some of the Top Causes of Highway Accidents in North…
By definition, no one plans for an accident. That is why insurance plans exist, to help you manage the costs of recovery after an accident. But what happens if you were injured on the job? In most cases, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation. Under North Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Act, commercial employers with…
