Whether you work in an agricultural operation, factory, office or virtually anywhere else in North Carolina, you may occasionally or frequently encounter toxic chemicals. While many chemicals come with precise usage and safety instructions, you may not always be able...
Workplace Accidents
Give construction workers the ‘brake’ they deserve this summer
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 26, 2017 | Firm News, Injuries, Workers Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
The good news is that it appears as though the nation's economy is on its way to recovery. Some states, such as North Carolina, have seen a steady increase in development that includes breaking ground on new buildings and infrastructure. In some cases, the contractors...
Preventable deaths on the rise in North Carolina workplaces
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 31, 2017 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
The North Carolina Department of Labor, which tracks workplace deaths that fall under the U.S. Labor Departments investigatory authority, says that 48 fatalities occurred in the state in 2016 -- and that half were probably preventable.Year after year, four types of...
Unsafe conditions, denied medical care for many poultry workers
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 21, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
It seems like the government isn't entirely sure how workers in the nation's poultry industry are actually doing when it comes to workplace safety, accidents, injuries and illnesses. The picture you get probably depends on which report you read.The U.S. Bureau of...
The cause of a workplace accident matters for compensation claims
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 11, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
Employers have a duty to provide their employees with the safest workplace possible. When employers fail to do so, employees can get into accidents that lead to injuries. Those injuries will often lead to the need for medical care and can often mean the victim has to...
Know your options: Taking action after a serious workplace accident
On Behalf of Vincent Law Firm, P.C. | Oct 26, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
It goes without saying that most employees understand that in the event of a very severe accident while on the clock, their first course of action should always be to seek emergency medical care.What may be less obvious to employees, however, is what to do when they...
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