Workplace incidents are quite common in North Carolina. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industries reported approximately 64,900 nonfatal occupational accidents in North Carolina in 2020, making it necessary for employers to provide their employees with legally appropriate compensatory settlements or workers'…
Having an accident at the workplace is a very devastating experience, and if you are going through a workplace injury, you must be distressed and overwhelmed by the situation; and it’s normal to feel this way. As soon as you come back to your senses,…
The workers' compensation system in North Carolina is different from North Carolina's tort and negligence systems. It offers injured workers medical benefits and wage replacement. Workers' compensation laws in North Carolina allow you to get benefits for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and…
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…