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What Is Employer Negligence?

May 21, 2024

Worker Safety, Workers Compensation

Have you ever experienced an injury at work due to your employer's negligence? Did you know that you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering? Employer negligence is a serious issue that can have lasting consequences for employees. It's important to understand your rights and options if you find yourself in this […]

Can I Sue My Employer For Negligence?

March 26, 2024

Worker Safety, Workers Compensation

Navigating the complexities of workplace injuries and understanding your legal rights can be challenging. Many employees wonder if they can sue their employer for negligence in the event of an injury at work. At The Law Offices of John M. McCabe, we're committed to providing clear, comprehensive guidance to help you understand your options and […]

Worker Safety With Heavy Machinery

September 20, 2021

Worker Safety

Heavy machinery can improve the efficiency and quality of jobs in specific industries. However, working around such equipment can also substantially increase the safety risks for operators. Workers who understand the importance of vigilance and compliance can take control of their safety on the job. In conjunction with the efforts of their employers, workers can […]

What Are The Most Dangerous Jobs in America?

April 14, 2021

Worker Safety

For some North Carolina workers, a bad day on the job means missing a deadline or getting yelled at by the boss. For others, it could mean becoming seriously injured or worse. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, on-the-job deaths have increased by 9% between 2014 and 2019. […]

Common Workplace Injuries

February 17, 2021

Worker Safety

There are several types of injuries that can happen in the workplace, some of which may not be obvious. In North Carolina, employees may be entitled to workers’ compensation for injuries sustained on the job. Construction and manufacturing Construction and manufacturing employees can fall from ladders or rooftops and can be hit by falling debris. While they […]

What Are the Top Four Causes of Construction Worker Fatalities?

February 3, 2021

Worker Safety

Construction work is an ongoing process in the North Carolina. Barely a day goes by when we do not see roadwork, the erection of a new building or the refurbishing of an existing building. However, construction is a dangerous profession, especially considering many construction workers work at tall heights and with heavy machinery. The following […]

Road maintenance worker struck, killed

November 30, 2020

Worker Safety

Multiple injuries and one fatality resulted recently after a car crashed into a median on I-540 outside of Raleigh. The accident occurred when the driver, heading north on I-540, swerved to avoid hitting a car in front of him near the five-mile marker. He veered into the median instead, hitting four road workers and killing one. Moises […]

Hospitals pose dangers to health care workers

November 5, 2020

Worker Safety

Workers in health care face more dangers than construction workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Health care workers and workers in other higher risk occupations should assure that they pursue their rights to workers' compensation if they are injured on the job. Injury rates Building a hospital is safer than working in one, according to federal […]

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Posts for category: Worker Safety

What Is Employer Negligence?

Can I Sue My Employer For Negligence?

Worker Safety With Heavy Machinery

What Are The Most Dangerous Jobs in America?

Common Workplace Injuries

What Are the Top Four Causes of Construction Worker Fatalities?

Road maintenance worker struck, killed

Hospitals pose dangers to health care workers