Many people in high-risk professions in North Carolina have health insurance at least partially sponsored by their employer. They know that whatever happens to them or a member of their immediate family, they will have the coverage necessary to get treatment. Some...
Workers’ Compensation
If you cause your work accident, can you claim workers’ comp?
Every employee in North Carolina has the right to file a claim for workers' compensation if they get hurt at work. Someone who only works part-time or who just started at a company the week before can get the same benefits as a full-time worker who has been with the...
4 reasons why hospitals are a dangerous place to work
Hospitals are where people go to get better after they suffer a significant injury or developing concerning medical conditions. However, hospitals are also a place where many people suffer injuries, especially those that work there. Federal statistics about workplace...
Can you appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim?
If you experience a workplace injury, you face a wide variety of challenges. Your injury may keep you away from work. Your budget may be strained by the impact of lost wages and the cost of medical care. Because of these challenges, denial of your workers’...