Workplace injuries are never planned, and they can happen even when you are doing your best to stay safe. But what happens if you cause the injury yourself? Is workers’ compensation available to you in North Carolina if the injury was your fault?

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If you have been injured in an auto accident, you need a personal injury lawyer who will fight for your rights and get you the compensation you deserve. David and Associates Attorneys at Law is the best personal injury law firm for you. We have over 30 years of experience representing clients who have been […]

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When you file a workers’ compensation claim, you go through insurance companies. Insurance companies focus on profits instead of people, especially when it requires them to pay out large amounts of money to settle your injury claim. Because insurance companies focus heavily on protecting profits, they often deny claims when they shouldn’t. Unfortunately, so many […]

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Losing any amount of income can threaten your financial stability. After a workplace injury, you may not know where your income will come from, but you have options. While you may obtain workers’ compensation benefits, the situation becomes a bit more complicated when you recover from your injury and can return to work. In some […]

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Construction workers in North Carolina perform job duties that involve a range of different types of physical hazards. The risk of injury in the construction industry is higher than in other industries due to the physical nature of the work and the materials that are involved. Here are some of the most common workplace injuries that impact […]

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Machine and metal workers in North Carolina know that their work environments present a considerable amount of risk to them daily. This potential danger makes it necessary for these workers to remain alert and aware while in the workplace. A properly designed workplace and employees who understand safety protocol will do a lot to prevent […]

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Hotel staff members play an important role in Wilmington’s booming travel industry, but they face several risks as they go about their daily duties. It is up to each hotel to implement a safety plan that puts workers’ needs first. Relaying the protocol during training and again throughout the course of employment can help to […]

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People typically assume that working in an office setting is pretty safe. While it is true that these workers don’t have a lot of the same hazards as construction workers or others who have manual labor to handle, there are still some risks that office workers face that must be addressed. Even in an office, there is […]

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Manual labor takes a toll on the body. Workers in the construction industry, those who have a warehouse position, and individuals in similar positions are at risk of a back injury. Around 30% of construction workers suffer from an injury to the back or spine that requires them to miss work. To minimize the chance of construction […]

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The logging industry comes with several hazards for workers, but these can usually be minimized by the employers if they establish proper safety protocols. The rate of fatalities in this industry is 23 times higher than the rate for all workers in this country. The greatest hazards for them are falling objects and being caught in or […]

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