Workers in North Carolina who suffer injuries on the job have the right to file for workers’ compensation. One of their options is total temporary disability. It’s important to understand the details of this workers’ comp benefit. What workers are covered by workers’ compensation? Employers of three or more employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance. …
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Truck drivers are a vital part of keeping North Carolina up and running. Sadly, the rate of fatal truck accidents has recently risen. Large truck crashes are more likely to result in fatalities than typical car accidents. They’re involved in 10% of all fatal crashes. That number is alarming considering the fact that only 4% …
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Happy Thanksgiving to all, and safe travels to those who will be enjoying the highway over the next few days. We hope that your trip is filled with safety, food, fun, and most importantly, memories of those who you hold most dear. Two fun traditions that families always seem to enjoy during this week of …
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If you rely on disability benefits in North Carolina, understanding how they work, what you need to do and the eligibility requirements is important. If you\’re just starting out with private insurance disability benefits, here\’s what you need to know. What are disability benefits? Private insurance disability benefits are financial assistance payments provided to individuals …
All personal injury claims are not equal when the case is being negotiated. This is especially true in North Carolina because the state uses the antiquated contributory negligence law that allows insurance companies and negligent parties to claim no liability when the injured victim is even slightly at fault for causing any accident that results …
The Social Security Administration has a range of federal benefits programs to help seniors and disabled individuals receive the financial support they need. The two most common programs are Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, and Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. For people in North Carolina navigating between these two programs, it\’s important to know …
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It is hot outside. Very, very, hot outside. For some of us folks who work inside, this may just mean the company pays a larger energy bill. But for everyone else, this can make for a very hazardous situation. Folks with jobs in construction, farming, fabrication, car washing, dog walking, catering, and everything else under …
Certain occupations in North Carolina carry a potential for specific types of injuries to workers in those industries. One of those occupations with specific common injuries is truck driving, and some of these are shoulder problems. This obviously occurs due to the strain put on the shoulders of drivers while in constant motion, not to …
Driving a truck is one of the most important jobs you can have, but it is also one of the most dangerous ones in North Carolina. Truck accidents happen all over the world every day for many reasons, including poor sleep, driving under the influence, and failure to follow traffic laws. Driving Under the Influence …
The nursing profession comes with many risks. For example, remaining close to sick patients could result in a nurse catching an illness. North Carolina health care facilities present other dangers to nurses, and severe injuries might result. Learning about possible injuries may decrease the chances of getting hurt on the job. Nurses face many injury …
