Anyone who works on a construction site knows they can be dangerous. Two recent surveys reveal the percentage of construction site injuries is the largest share of any industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2014, of the 4,386 private workforce...
Have you suffered a restaurant or fast food worker injury? You may have a legal right to receive medical treatment as well as wage compensation for your lost time at work – even if you are not a full-time employee. Restaurant jobs pose many injury risks. A 2015...
Dust. It collects in corners and lurks under furniture. It harbors mites and triggers allergic reactions. Did you know that it can also be combustible or even explosive, and that it can be a deadly danger? Very few people imagine that dust is a factor in fire safety...
Accidents at work often happen. Laws ensure that workers receive adequate treatment and compensation if they are injured on the job. But what happens when your physical injuries lead to anxiety and depression? One moment you have a great job and a cheery routine of...
North Carolina has legislation in place to ensure that all employees are covered by workers’ compensation – as do most states in the U.S. Officials use certain processes to ensure coverage, and any companies’ that are not compliant with the laws risk significant...
Vocational Rehabilitation is a multi-faceted process by which an injured worker with a compensable workers compensation claim receives assistance from a qualified or conditional rehabilitation professional in an attempt to return to the workforce after a disabling...
