One of the biggest challenges for many people seeking workers' compensation is proving that their illness or injury was the result of their course of employment. It's up to the workers' comp applicant to present enough evidence to show that they were injured or...
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Workers’ compensation claims citing PTSD are increasing
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health ailment that can be caused by a person witnessing a terrifying event. Medical experts say 10% to 30% of people who see violent incidents or accidents can develop PTSD. With the growth of mass shootings across...
Worker health depends on workplace quality, study finds
Researchers at the University of Washington reviewed the status of 6000 American workers. They found that occupational injuries and mental and physical health strongly coincided with the overall quality of work life. The main health drivers they found were not just...
“Contractor” not a magic word to make employee rights vanish
Recently, two North Carolina courts strongly agreed that an employer could not escape paying for worker’s compensation insurance for an injured worker even though the paperwork said the worker is an independent contractor. The difference between an employee and an...
Workers at-risk behind the wheel
Many workers utilize company vehicles to get to and from job sites. Whether you work as a repair technician, in landscaping, construction and more, you likely fit this description. A company vehicle is a necessary tool for completing your work. Unfortunately, driving...
Study details safety hazards of workplace robots
Concern is rising over the increasing use of robots alongside human workers after two accidents involving laser-guided forklifts and demolition robots, one of which resulted in a fatality. However, there is little information available on how to mitigate safety risks....
Will workers’ compensation cover your injuries this summer?
Summer poses various safety hazards to outdoor workers nationwide, including in North Carolina. Although most workplace injuries are covered by the state-controlled workers' compensation insurance system, sometimes it is difficult to prove that injuries are...
Workers’ compensation: Construction accident injures 2
Construction workers in North Carolina put their lives on the line with each shift they work. Unfortunately, compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's safety standards is not the priority of all construction company owners. For this reason,...
Will wearable technology reduce workers’ compensation claims?
Developers of futuristic construction equipment are working toward work sites on which individual employees are automatically alerted whenever their safety is at risk, and before accidents occur. Wearable devices will also warn workers and their employers or...
Scaffold injuries might lead to workers’ compensation claims
North Carolina safety authorities launched an investigation into a construction site accident that happened in Raleigh on a recent Thursday. An incident report indicates that rescue workers were called to the scene at approximately 11:30 a.m. to tend to injured...
