Wrongful death for family of an attorney who was exposed to COVID in workplace and died
$240,000
For injured worker whose hand was crushed due to a machine malfunction
$247,500
For nuclear power plant employee who slipped and fell from water tower
$1 Million
In combined workers comp and personal injury settlement for victim of head on collision while working
Rush Jobs and Why They Are Bad Ideas – The Workers Blogger
From childhood, we are taught that it is better to do something slowly but correctly than quickly and with shortcuts. The tale of the tortoise and the hare has been told and retold millions of times over history and has been changed to fit into different formats or characters to appeal to as many people […]
Whistleblowers and Workers Compensation – The Workers’ Blogger
Although it would be nice, not every employer has the best interests of their employees at heart. While none of us like to think about the possibility of intentional cruelty, it does sadly happen more often than we hear. This is especially true if someone has come to be known as a whistleblower. One thing […]
North Carolina Workplace Deaths in 2014 – The Workers’ Blog
The worst thing to happen to a worker in regards to on-the-job injuries is if they are tragically killed while at work. This is always a horrible blow to the company, the community, and of course the family. Unfortunately, these situations are more common than anyone wants. Granted, even just one person passing due to […]
Respirators and Why You Need Them – The Workers’ Blog
While this title may sound like a sales pitch for something that we don’t provide, we want to make sure that you understand just how important a respirator is to everyday work. While obviously, not everyone will need a respirator, many people who are working outside or in construction should always have one on. While […]
Heavy Machine Injuries and Workers Compensation
Large machines are always a bit scary when you are working with them. Even if everyone is doing everything in the exact way they should be, something may still go wrong. From the viral video you may have seen of the crane spinning in the high winds due to the recent hurricanes to the incident […]
Workers’ Compensation Claims for Family Members
Very often, the injuries that workers sustain on the job do not affect just them. Their family must also learn to adapt to certain things that their loved ones can no longer do, even if it is just temporary. While this is normally an inconvenience to some, it is not life-changing. However, there are some […]