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Blog Home Recent Posts in Workers' Compensation Category 53 results found. Viewing page 1 of 3. Go to page 1 2 3 Next China Workplace Safety Failings Lead to Devastating Incidents Posted on Jun 4, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm Though we may not live in China, as workers we can relate to the fact that when we clock in for the day, though our jobs may be risky, we expect that we will be kept safe. One of these simple safety ... Continue reading "China Workplace Safety Failings Lead to Devastating Incidents" » Permalink Construction Injuries Caused by Crane Accidents Posted on Mar 28, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm Any sort of industrial work can place the life of a worker in great danger. Those who work in the field of construction understand just how great these risks factors are, though when using the proper ... Continue reading "Construction Injuries Caused by Crane Accidents" » Permalink The Dangers of Highway Construction Zones Posted on Dec 21, 2012 By Raleigh Personal Injury Attorney Construction workers make up an astounding 7.7% of the total civilian workforce in the United States, according to the American Community Survey (ACS) that was conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau in ... Continue reading "The Dangers of Highway Construction Zones" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Recovering Compensation for a Workplace Accident Posted on Nov 26, 2012 By Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer In the state of North Carolina, all employers are required, by law, to provide workers' compensation insurance to their employees—whether through a private insurance carrier or ... Continue reading "Recovering Compensation for a Workplace Accident" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Top Floor of Construction Site Collapses, Killing One & Injuring Another Posted on Sep 14, 2012 By Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer Recently in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, a construction accident left one worker dead and another in critical condition. The incident happened when the top floor of a newly constructed building gave way, ... Continue reading "Top Floor of Construction Site Collapses, Killing One & Injuring Another" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Construction Accidents: The Dangers of MEWPs Posted on Aug 1, 2012 By North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyer When working in the field of construction, it is inevitable that dangerous situations will arise. Workers are asked to carry out their responsibilities at fatal heights and operate heavy machinery on ... Continue reading "Construction Accidents: The Dangers of MEWPs" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries Posted on Jul 11, 2012 By Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer Brain and spinal cord injuries are among some of the most devastating types of injuries, as the resulting damages are often catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries are classified as any physical damage ... Continue reading "Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Employee Terminated After Filing for Workers' Comp Posted on Jun 25, 2012 By Raleigh Workers' Compensation Attorney One North Carolina worker filed suit against his employer, M & M Properties Management Inc., after he was swiftly terminated just five days after giving notice of his intention to file for ... Continue reading "Employee Terminated After Filing for Workers' Comp" » Permalink \| Comments(0) AIG Pays $146 Million in Workers' Comp Settlement Posted on Jun 15, 2012 By Raleigh Personal Injury Attorney After agreeing to pay $146 million to state regulators of all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 2010, American International Group (AIG) is finally doling out their share. Upon the discovery ... Continue reading "AIG Pays $146 Million in Workers' Comp Settlement" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Workers' Comp Surcharge Drops in Charleston Posted on Jun 6, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm As announced by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, a reduction in the insurance surcharge for workers' compensation will invoke widespread savings of over 2 million dollars to employers in the state of ... Continue reading "Workers' Comp Surcharge Drops in Charleston" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Asbestos Workers' Comp Claims on the Rise Posted on May 29, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm ABC News recently released new information revealing the inherent problem of asbestos in many of the mills in use throughout north Queensland that were in operation all the way up to the 1980s. ... Continue reading "Asbestos Workers' Comp Claims on the Rise" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Workers' Comp Re-Trial Ordered by Judge Posted on May 21, 2012 By Raleigh Personal Injury Attorney A 14-year-old workers' compensation trial involving the former Montana Power Company calls for a new trial as mandated by a local judge after determining that juror misconduct led to a premature / ... Continue reading "Workers' Comp Re-Trial Ordered by Judge" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Injured Workers Could March on NSW Parliament Posted on May 14, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm The efforts to reign in workers' compensation costs have been outspokenly objected against by a large number of the workers who stand to be affected by said cuts. As a result, many injured workers ... Continue reading "Injured Workers Could March on NSW Parliament" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Oklahoma Proves that Workers' Comp Bills Are Ever Changing Posted on May 2, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm In Oklahoma City, a bill was recently denied which would have allowed employers to opt out of workers' compensation in the state. However, when the bill was put to a vote, it failed to gain ... Continue reading "Oklahoma Proves that Workers' Comp Bills Are Ever Changing" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Several States Amending Workers' Comp Bills Posted on Apr 20, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm The governor of Maine signed into action three bills on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, simplifying the state's workers' compensation law. Specifically, the bills take into account the ambiguity ... Continue reading "Several States Amending Workers' Comp Bills" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Do You Know What You Need to When Filing a Workers' Comp Claim? Posted on Mar 28, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm It is a sad fact that many faithful employees are wrongfully harmed while on the job. What is even sadder is the fact that many employees don't know the rights they are entitled to after an injury ... Continue reading "Do You Know What You Need to When Filing a Workers' Comp Claim?" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Local Cotton Gin Fined for Wrongful Death of Employee Posted on Mar 14, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm When a man was fatally injured at a local cotton gin last year, an investigation was sparked by the State Labor Department into the safety and potential occupational hazards associated with this ... Continue reading "Local Cotton Gin Fined for Wrongful Death of Employee" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Studies Reveal Homicide as a Leading Cause of Fatal Occupational Injuries Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm According to a recent study by the U.S. Department of Labor, nearly two million workers in America report that they have been the victim of workplace violence, including criminal threats, physical ... Continue reading "Studies Reveal Homicide as a Leading Cause of Fatal Occupational Injuries" » Permalink \| Comments(0) What to Do When an Employer Fails or Refuses to Report an Injury Posted on Feb 8, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm If you have recently been injured at your place of employment, you may be concerned as to your rights and whether you should inform your employer. It is important that you know exactly what to do ... Continue reading "What to Do When an Employer Fails or Refuses to Report an Injury" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Workers' Comp vs. Personal Injury: Which one is right for your injury? Posted on Feb 1, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm When a person sustains any type of injury at their place of employment, they may be left wondering how this will affect their life and whether they will still be able to remain employed. As with many ... Continue reading "Workers' Comp vs. Personal Injury: Which one is right for your injury?" » Permalink \| Comments(0) What is a Rehabilitation Nurse? Posted on Jan 18, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm When a person is injured at their North Carolina workplace, they may file for workers' compensation benefits, despite who is at fault for the accident. After they apply for benefits through their ... Continue reading "What is a Rehabilitation Nurse?" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Workers' Comp Death Benefits Provided to Widow of Airline Worker Posted on Jan 13, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm Over three years after the loss of her husband, a woman is finally being paid workers' compensation death benefits as per the decision of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. In 2000, her husband, ... Continue reading "Workers' Comp Death Benefits Provided to Widow of Airline Worker" » Permalink \| Comments(0) What Workers' Compensation Death Benefits are Available? Posted on Jan 6, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm Losing a loved one in a work-related accident can be a difficult and frustrating time for a family. Having to face the grief and financial instability associated with a serious injury or death in the ... Continue reading "What Workers' Compensation Death Benefits are Available?" » Permalink \| Comments(0) Statute of Limitations with Raleigh Workers' Compensation Claims Posted on Dec 28, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm After being injured in a work-related accident, it is important for you to immediately seek legal representation to find out if you may file for workers' compensation or if a third party lawsuit ... Continue reading "Statute of Limitations with Raleigh Workers' Compensation Claims" » Permalink \| Comments(0) NC Man Convicted in $2.7 Million Workers' Compensation Scheme Posted on Dec 9, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm A man has been sentenced to four years in prison in the state of Florida after he pled guilty to criminal charges of mail fraud. The man, from North Carolina, was also ordered to pay over $3.1 million ... Continue reading "NC Man Convicted in $2.7 Million Workers' Compensation Scheme" » Permalink \| Comments(0) 53 results found. Viewing page 1 of 3. Go to page 1 2 3 Next

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