Helping You Recover From Injury
You go to work every day and do your job without complaint. You know that if you’re injured while on the job, workers’ compensation is supposed to be there to cover you with no questions asked. Except that’s not totally true. Employers often try to deny liability for...
After suffering a workplace accident, you may hesitate to report and take further action because of how your employer will react. However, you need to follow what the law says when seeking workers' compensation benefits. Time is of the essence when you suffer a...
Workers’ compensation is a program that ensures that American workers will be offered some level of coverage and assistance if they get hurt on the job. It generally helps to pay for a portion of the wages that they'll lose and covers their medical bills and other...
Every occupation has a risk of illness and injury, but some have a higher likelihood than others. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of non-fatal injuries and illnesses in the workplace among full-time workers in the private industry went...
Distracted driving can happen in many different ways, and people often consider specific examples. For instance, someone who has an unrestrained pet in the car may become distracted when that pet begins moving around or trying to interact with them. Someone who has...
Getting hurt on the job doesn't just disrupt your day. It can also mean that you need medical care and time off to recover. Some workers worry about filing a claim for workers' compensation benefits, but the program exists for a reason. Although many modern workers...
Car accidents are caused by a number of factors. Third-party negligence, bad weather and poor roads are just some of these factors. Most car accidents are preventable. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 94% of car...
A pesar de las muchas leyes y regulaciones sobre la seguridad que existen para los empleadores en Carolina del Norte, las lesiones laborales siguen siendo un riesgo común en muchas industrias. Para un inmigrante indocumentado, puede ser preocupante la idea de reportar...
En un caso de compensación laboral, también conocido como un accidente de trabajo, a veces es difícil conseguir los beneficios que le corresponden a uno. Lamentablemente, a veces la aseguranza puede negar un caso con una Forma 61. Una Forma 61 es una negación de una...