Workplace 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...
Continue ReadingMental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or depression make dealing with the daily difficulties of life a struggle. Our lawyers understand that it can be even more challenging if you develop these mental health concerns at...
Continue ReadingSlip-and-fall incidents are some of the most common workplace injuries. Workplaces oftentimes have dangerous tripping hazards that were improperly addressed or not addressed at all. If you have been injured at work in a slip-and-fall accident, you may require...
Continue ReadingThe very nature of a loading dock is dangerous. It is typically a bustling hub of any warehouse, with trucks loading and unloading around the clock. The constant flurry of activity and freight vehicles backing in and pulling out...
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports thousands of airline employee injuries each year. Whether you work on the tarmac, in baggage handling, or on the plane itself as a pilot or flight attendant, you are at risk of...
Continue ReadingThere are various safety practices for warehouse workers to be aware of to avoid injury, or possibly even death. It is crucial for warehouse worker safety for workers to be aware of best practices for their safety and health....
Continue ReadingDespite its name, the medical condition commonly referred to as “tennis elbow” is not a condition that’s exclusive to professional tennis players. It can affect many types of North Carolina workers. Every year there are dozens of new, work-related...
Continue ReadingSome work-related injuries are so severe they don’t ever heal, and the employee never goes back to normal. If you suffer from a serious work-related injury that is going to last a long time, even years, then you will...
Continue ReadingKnee injuries are common in the North Carolina workers’ comp system. Every year we represent many workers with a knee injury workers’ comp case. Knees are complex structures and have a lot of moving parts. That’s why employees can...
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