Workers’ Compensation
Back problems are a major cause of concern for many workers in the Jacksonville area. Slips and falls, lifting strains and repetitive movements commonly lead to back injuries in the workplace. You might not think much of having a sore back after lifting a few boxes at work. Eventually, that soreness may not go away…
Federal safety regulators and the Center for Construction Research and Training are promoting the fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction scheduled for May 2018. This event calls for construction companies in North Carolina and nationwide to halt work and conduct safety training. Protecting workers from falls will be a top priority…
Most Jacksonville area workers know they may qualify for workers’ compensation. There is so much misinformation circulating about workers’ compensation that many employees do not know the difference between fact and fiction. It is important for you to have a clear understanding of the workers’ compensation system so you can avoid making mistakes that could…
Working at computer stations might not appear to put physical demands on workers in North Carolina, but conditions called “computer back” or “mouse shoulder” arise from long hours on a computer. Among radiologists, 32 percent of practice managers reported that their staff members had lower back pain when surveyed by the American College of Radiology….
For individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere around the country, workplace dangers can arise from unexpected places. In a study released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), loud, noisy workplaces were associated with high cholesterol and high blood pressure among workers at such facilities. Both of these conditions are major risks for…
By definition, no one plans for an accident. That is why insurance plans exist, to help you manage the costs of recovery after an accident. But what happens if you were injured on the job? In most cases, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation. Under North Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Act, commercial employers with…
