Getting injured in the workplace could be a disheartening and overwhelming experience. Aside from the physical pain, you could also experience emotional trauma from feeling helpless and unable to do your work. The complexities of filing a workers' compensation claim...
Let’s say you’re an employee for a company that makes you travel to other states as part of your responsibilities. While on one such business trip, you suffered an injury while performing your duties. If you’ve suffered a work-related injury outside of North Carolina,...
If you get injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation under your employer’s workers' compensation insurance. Workers' comp can cover for your medical expenses, the costs for rehabilitation and even the wages you’ve lost due to your...
Industries that utilize heavy machinery can have some of the most dangerous workplaces. These machines are designed to lift, cut, smash and process raw materials, and if they’re strong enough to manipulate the toughest substances, they can also easily injure the...
When you suffer a work-related injury, you can expect to incur a number of costs and losses. It’ll cost money to receive treatment for your injuries, and you potentially lose some income if your medical condition prevents you from returning to work immediately....
When your teen got their first part-time job, you probably didn’t give any thought to their right to workers’ compensation benefits. A lot of people only associate this coverage with construction workers or people engaged in other potentially dangerous work. Teens,...
While workers’ compensation triggers whenever a worker suffers either a work-related injury or occupational disease, the insurance does more than just cover for medical expenses. If a work-related injury or illness prevents a worker from immediately reporting back to...
A worker with a job-related health condition in North Carolina may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. They could receive medical coverage beginning the same day they get hurt or a doctor diagnoses them with a job-related health issue. They may also qualify...
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is a key term within workers' compensation. You might be familiar with this term if you work in a physically demanding field such as construction. MMI refers to the point at which your medical condition has stabilized and is not...
Retail appears to be a relatively safe industry, mainly because retail workers do not have to operate heavy machinery or risk exposure to toxic substances. Their primary responsibility is to cater to the needs of paying customers and sell their employer's products....