When evaluating workers’ comp vs. personal injury claims, there are a lot of similarities. Both serve to help the injured party deal with the financial burden stemming from their injury or illness, and both may be available to parties...
Continue ReadingEmployees are right to expect to work in a safe and healthy environment. In fact, employers have a responsibility to provide their employees with a safe workplace. Unfortunately, many people work in environments that expose them to harmful substances...
Continue ReadingAccording to the North Carolina Department of Insurance, with few exceptions, all businesses employing three or more employees in North Carolina must carry workers’ compensation insurance. This mandatory coverage rule assures all North Carolina workers have the right to...
Continue ReadingDiscovering your options following a Lowe’s work-related injury? This guide details the steps to claim workers’ compensation in North Carolina, emphasizing the importance of quick action and legal support to navigate potential challenges and secure your entitlements. Key Takeaways...
Continue ReadingWhen you suffer an injury on the job, your mind can race with countless pressing questions. Among the biggest questions is, Can you get fired after an injury at work in North Carolina? Fortunately, employees receiving workers’ compensation benefits...
Continue ReadingWorkers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides medical and wage replacement benefits to employees who suffer injuries on the job. In North Carolina, the law requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover the costs...
Continue ReadingLike other states, the North Carolina workers’ compensation program is a system set up by the government to provide financial assistance to employees who are injured or become ill while in the course and scope of their employment. The...
Continue ReadingAmazon has a bad track record when it comes to workplace injuries at its warehouses. In 2021, Amazon warehouse workers were seriously injured at work at over twice the rate as those who worked for Amazon’s rivals. In total,...
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries are an unfortunately common occurrence. Though workplace accident rates in North Carolina are slightly lower than the national average, many people are severely injured yearly. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies severe injuries as those that...
Continue ReadingAmazon is the second largest employer in the United States. Amazon warehouse workers make up a large percentage of the company’s workforce. The work is labor intensive and poses a significant risk of injury. Amazon has an immense demand...
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