In a recent decision, the North Carolina Court of Appeals clarified a ruling about attendant care. Even if a family member of an injured worker did not have pre-approval for compensation of expenses, familial caregivers can be compensated for reasonable nursing services as long as compensation is requested within a reasonable time. In Chandler v. Atlantic [...]

Coal mining accidents can seem like a relic of the past, but they still happen today. There are many causes for these accidents, from methane explosions to collapses, burns and falls. There are a number of dangers that miners know they'll be exposed to, but the failure to provide the right equipment, to train miners [...]

Work related accidents occur in every workplace. Under North Carolina law, if your work related injury prevents you from working, you may be entitled to lost-wage compensation to assist you in your recovery. In most cases compensation is based on your average weekly wage (AWW). Under NC Workers' Compensation Law, you are entitled to 66 [...]

Working has its risks, but many can be avoided. Noticing hazards before they have the chance to catch you off guard can prevent accidents from taking place. How can you prevent accidents on the job? Start by staying alert. Look around when you get to work and make sure there are no obvious hazards. If [...]

Workplaces have a responsibility to protect workers from harm. That means reducing the probability of workers coming into contact with dangerous or hazardous substances, materials and equipment. If you're injured at work because your employer doesn't take safety seriously, you may be entitled to workers' compensation and other benefits as a result of your [...]

Preventing accidents in the workplace should be the focus of any employer. If an employee is injured, that employee has a right to workers' compensation in most cases. How can you prevent accidents in the workplace? To start with, don't allow employees to take shortcuts. As people get used to their jobs, it might be [...]

When you're hurt at work, your injuries should be covered by workers' compensation. Imagine getting hurt at work, tripping and hitting your head, slipping, falling or hurting yourself in another way. You expect to be taken care of for that injury, because you were doing your job when it happened. Sometimes that isn't the [...]

A common scheme: The landowner hires a general contractor. The general contractor hires a subcontractor. The subcontractor does not have adequate insurance coverage. This can create a serious problem for workers injured on the job. In 2014, 4,679 workers were killed or injured on the job. Of all work injuries, 17 percent involved contractors, according [...]

It's a common scenario: you've been hurt at work, you've reported the injury to your employer, and now you're being asked to give a recorded statement about the accident. What should you do? When you report a workplace injury, your employer will typically file a claim with its insurance company, which will take the lead [...]