Compensability of Injuries Suffered by Traveling Employee
McSwain v. Industrial Commercial Sales & Service, LLC On April 7, 2020, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an important decision that helped clarify the compensability of injuries suffered by traveling employees. The Supreme Court of North Carolina has held that traveling employees (employees whose job requires them to stay overnight away from home) […]
What if a Co-Worker Caused My Injury at Work?
What are My Legal Options if a Co-worker Caused My Workplace Injury? What if a co-worker caused my injury at work? In most cases, you will file a workers’ compensation claim for any injuries caused by another employee. Workers’ comp claims are no-fault to provide the broadest protection for employees and do not take into […]
What is Permanent Partial Disability?
An Injury Victim’s Ability to Work Permanent Partial Disability, or PPD, is a disability rating related to injuries sustained after an accident that affects the patient’s ability to work. Generally speaking, the injured party can still work, but not at the same level they once could due to injuries sustained. This means their earning potential […]
Parental Leave in North Carolina
What is the Federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? In North Carolina, over half of all working people (61%) don’t work enough to qualify for the Federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This article addresses Parental Leave in North Carolina and what you may or may not be entitled to under both federal and state […]
Sexual Harassment At Work – What Behavior Is Not Acceptable
Why Sexual Harassment are Undereported Sexual harassment at work is something that happens even as you are reading these lines. According to a study by the EEOC, more than 75% of people who have experienced sexual harassment at work never reported it to their employer, manager, or union representative. The biggest reason for that is […]
Occupational Illness And Worker’s Compensation
Occupational Disease VS Workplace Injuries There is a difference between workplace injury and occupational disease. The second one is not something that happens in unfortunate events, but rather a thing that develops over the years spent at your workplace. Read on to learn more about occupational illness and workers’ compensation in North Carolina. Occupational Safety […]
Can I Get Workers’ Comp For Vision Loss In North Carolina?
What You Need to Know about Vision Loss at the Workplace There are various workplace injuries; some need less time to heal; others may change your life forever. Injuries like fractured bones may prevent you from going to work for several months, but injuries such as vision loss may never get better at all. This […]
What Do You Need To Know About North Carolina Workers’ Compensation?
Work-Related Injuries and Occupational Diseases in North Carolina North Carolina personal injury lawyers cover all injuries and illnesses that occur in a work-related accident or occupational disease. However, North Carolina workers’ compensation can be confusing. Typical work-related injuries include back injuries, knee and shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, broken bones, etc. North Carolina also covers […]
Reasons For Termination Of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits If you are collecting workers’ compensation benefits, you are in a situation where you depend on this financial help while you recover from your work-related injury. But, it is crucial to know when and why your benefits might end. This helps you avoid making a mistake that puts at risk your […]
North Carolina Construction Worker’s Death Sparks OSHA Investigation
People who work in construction understand that their job is dangerous. Even when they’re working on what seem like routine projects, they put their lives on the line. One wrong move and they can fall and suffer serious and even fatal injuries. Sadly, this was the case for a 30-year old man in Whitsett, North Carolina this month.
