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September 13, 2021
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Nurses form an integral part of our nation's healthcare system and for the past year we have come to understand just how important, brave and necessary nurses are. While many nurses in North Carolina are wholeheartedly committed to their profession, nurses often suffer on-the-job work injuries, especially back injuries. Back injuries in the nursing profession […]
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July 26, 2021
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North Carolina requires employers in this state to pay workers' compensation benefits to employees who get hurt or sick because of their jobs. These benefits pay for the employee's medical bills, and they also pay 2/3rds of a worker's weekly wages if the worker is temporarily not able to work due to the illness or injury. Other […]
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June 25, 2021
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People in North Carolina rely on their jobs to earn a living and provide for themselves and their families. They work many different types of jobs though. Some have more inherent dangers than others and when accidents occur, workers can suffer injuries as a result. This can be very detrimental to the worker, especially if […]
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June 7, 2021
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Workplace accidents can mean time away from work or worse. For that reason, workers should be familiar with the different types of workplace injuries and how workers' compensation may be able to help them. Common types of workplace injuries Over 84% of nonfatal workplace injuries that involve time away from work fall into three categories. The three […]
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June 2, 2021
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Law enforcement officers and other first responders in North Carolina willingly put themselves in harm's way every day. It is a fundamental part of their job and one they willingly accept. With that, there can be injuries. They can happen for various reasons whether they are in the middle of a risky situation or are […]
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April 20, 2021
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The demolition of large, complex structures is almost by definition hazardous work. The hazards are especially large when the structure is as large and as old as the old Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet on the Outer Banks. On April 14, a section of the bridge broke free and fell into the inlet. One worker died and […]
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April 14, 2021
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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. […]
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March 16, 2021
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Healthcare workers engage in a profession that presents unique and serious hazards. There are many occupational risks associated with healthcare that may qualify these workers for workers' compensation. Healthcare and hazards Healthcare involves providing health services to individuals. Care takes place in many environments such as hospitals, clinics, dentists' offices, out-patient surgery centers, nursing homes and birthing centers. […]
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March 1, 2021
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Repetitive stress injuries should not be taken lightly and can result in significant pain for sufferers which can also impact and limit their ability to work. Injured workers should be familiar with what repetitive stress injuries are and what they can do if they are impacted by them at work. What are repetitive stress injuries? Repetitive stress […]
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February 17, 2021
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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 […]
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