A fatal workplace injury scars it forever. North Carolina employers are responsible for keeping the work environment safe for workers. Employees, on their part, have to follow the best safety practices of their industry. Unfortunately, however, being careful does not stop accidents from happening, and…
In North Carolina, a construction site is a piece of land where a building is being erected or repaired. Construction workers often have to use large tools and machinery to carry out their job functions. They also work from great heights and in environments with…
A scaffold is commonly used in construction, especially on job sites for tall structures. It is a temporary structure that provides support for workers on high platforms. Ordinarily, a scaffold is supposed to be stable and safe, but sometimes workers experience accidents while working with…
Charlotte workers’ compensation lawyers often have to explain what injuries are compensable. This is because claiming that an injury occurred at work doesn’t automatically entitle you to compensation. You may yet have to establish this right. Some injuries are clearly compensable. However, getting comp benefits…
Personal injury laws govern situations where someone gets an injury due to someone else's actions. In a personal injury case, a personal injury lawyer must first determine the liable party before filing a claim. Meanwhile, workers' compensation attorneys don't bother themselves with trying to find…
A workers’ comp claim is an important aspect of employment. When a workplace accident happens, an employer is not required to keep the position open while the injured worker recovers. However, some protections prevent employers from firing injured parties because they filed a workers’ comp…
