Like most of your neighbors in Southern Shores, you work hard to build a good life for yourself and your family. You bring work ethic, dedication and talent to the job site every day. If you hurt yourself on the job, though, you may not be able to put food on the...
One issue that often gets overlooked in the Southern Shores area when people work retail and food service jobs for primary or additional income is safety. Workplace accidents often remain an out-of-mind concept until something unexpected happens that results in...
When it comes to workplace injuries, especially in high-risk industries such as construction and healthcare, there are many misconceptions and misunderstandings around what employers can and cannot do. It is important to understand some basic elements of the law that...
Perhaps you sit at a computer all day at work. Because you are constantly using the mouse that attaches to your keyboard, a painful, tingling sensation has taken up residence in your wrist. Your doctor has diagnosed the problem as carpal tunnel syndrome. Does this...
Parts of North Carolina were devastated by Hurricane Michael. Entire communities suffered widespread damage from wind, rain and rising flood waters. As a result, construction and remediation companies have years of reconstruction work ahead. The good news is this...
The janitorial crews that clean offices, schools and hospitals work hard for their money. They often have long overnight shifts, and those who work during the day often have to steer clear of the students, workers and patients. A study published last year by the...
As you know, a workplace accident can significantly impact your ability to earn a living, if you need to take time off to recover from your injuries and especially if you become disabled. You and other North Carolina residents might underestimate the long-term effects...
You may get hurt while traveling to Southern Shores area to see family members, visit friends or enjoy a vacation. Safety should always be one of your main priorities while traveling. A simple vacation may leave you with severe injuries and significant medical bills....
When you make your living working in a North Carolina hospital, you face unique and considerable on-the-job hazards that potentially expose you to illness and injury. In addition to the obvious risks associated with working with ailing patients, you also face unique...
After suffering a workplace injury, getting the right treatment can make a great difference in your recovery and general wellbeing. Thus, many people are unhappy to learn that North Carolina workers' compensation law limits their ability to research and choose a...