In Raleigh, statistics showed that 48 people died on the job in the state of North Carolina last year compared to 34 work related deaths in 2009. The statistics were recently released by the state's Department of Labor.

According to the figures, the leading cause of work related fatalities in the year 2010 were workers being hit by a vehicle or an object. Sixteen workers were killed as a result of being struck.  Additionally, fifteen workers died during falls, nine were crushed by objects and four died from electrocution.

Statistics also indicate that fifteen of the workers that were killed were employed within the construction industry and six were in the manufacturing and service industries. 

Despite the deaths reported, figures show that injury and illness rates are at an all-time low for private industries.  This rate has slowly decreased from 5.3 per 100 full time employees in 2000 to 3.1 per 100 full time employees in 2009.

If you were injured on the job and have questions about your legal options or worker's compensation, contact the Whitley Law Firm to discuss your situation with a Raleigh personal injury attorney now.

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In Raleigh, the North Carolina Labor Department recently confirmed that a man who was 39 years old was killed while working at a recycling facility in North Carolina.

The accident led to the death of Simon Martinez took place on Wednesday night.  According to a spokesperson for Sonoco, no one saw the accident when it occurred.  However, the North Carolina Labor Department says that Martinez was operating a forklift, but was not on the forklift when the incident took place.

This is the second death at the recycling facility in just a two month period.  In the month of August, a man operating a forklift at a Sonoco in Salisbury was hurt after he was crushed by 1,600 pounds of baled cardboard. 

In October 2008, after an inspection, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration served the facility in Raleigh with six violations.  Three of the violations were reported to be serious.

If you were injured on the job and would like information about worker's compensation, contact the Whitley Law Firm to get advice from a Raleigh personal injury lawyer.

Read Story:  http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/11/07/1799231/worker-killed-at-sonocos-nc-recycling.html

Each day, people go to work and perform their job-related duties to earn a living.  When people go to their places of employment the very last thing on their minds is getting hurt on the job. Unfortunately, people suffer injuries in the workplace each and every day.

According to the worker's compensation laws in the United States, any time employees have suffered injury while performing their jobs, their employers are supposed to pay them worker's compensation benefits. These benefits are meant to make up for people's lost wages while they recover from their serious job-related injuries.

No matter what field you may work in, there is a chance that you may be injured on the job. If you suffered an injury and did not get paid worker's compensation benefits and you spoke with your employer about receiving benefits, it may be a wise idea to consult with a personal injury lawyer. This is especially true if your employer denied you worker's compensation outright.

At the Whitley Law Firm, we work with those who are in need of worker's compensation benefits or who have been denied benefits. To get the legal help you need, contact our legal team and speak with a Raleigh personal injury lawyer now.  We can help you get the compensation you need for your lost wages from missed work and your medical expenses.

In the United States, on-the-job injuries are more prevalent than most people may think.  Each day, numerous people are injured while performing job related duties.  Sometimes, workers are injured accidentally and other times, injuries result from employer negligence.

There are several causes of workplace injuries.  However, two of most common causes are exposure to slippery surfaces and floors followed by burns from exposure to things like boiling water, toxic chemicals and electrical wiring.

You may be thinking that the accidents and injuries mentioned above only apply to people who perform manual labor day-to-day.  Yet, more and more people who work in office environments and sit at a desk all day are reporting injuries that range from carpal tonal syndrome, to musculoskeletal disorders, to vision impairment.  These injuries are not only serious, but may also impair people's ability to work and perform necessary job duties.

Have you suffered workplace injuries?  If you answered "yes", you may be entitled to worker's compensation.  If you have tried to obtain worker's compensation and were denied, it is important that you speak with a North Carolina personal injury attorney immediately.  Contact the Whitley Law Firm today to get the legal help you need.