Why Should I Immediately Report My Work-Related Injury To My Employer?

You were injured at work… now what? It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you immediately (or as soon as is possible) report your injury to your employer.

We understand there may be several concerns swirling in your mind as to why you think you should not report your injury.

North Carolina’s Top Ten (10) Industries With Highest Rate of Work-Related Injuries, and Most Common Types of Injuries

Although work injuries can and do occur in all types of jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ recent studies show that the top industries with the highest rates of workplace injuries are:

• Health care and social assistance (544,800 workplace injuries)
• Retail trade (401,100 workplace injuries)
• Manufacturing (395,300 workplace injuries)
• Accommodation and food services (271,000 workplace injuries)
• Transportation and warehousing (213,100 workplace injuries)
• Construction (195,600 workplace injuries)
• Wholesale trade (157,100 workplace injuries)
• Administrative and waste services (112,800 workplace injuries)
• Other services (except public administration) (70,800 workplace injuries)
• Professional and technical services (66,100 workplace injuries)

While the above are the top industries for workplace injuries in North Carolina, workers in all types of jobs are at risk for suffering injuries on the job.

Why you should consult a lawyer BEFORE you give a recorded statement in a Workers’ Compensation case

You were injured at work and an insurance adjuster calls you for a recorded statement, just to hear your side of the story, right? … WRONG. While answering questions about the accident can seem harmless, there are many, many adjusters who will take the opportunity during the recorded statement to get you to say things that will harm your claim.

Spinal Cord Injuries in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

Workplace accidents can lead to serious, life-altering injuries, and few are more devastating than a spinal cord injury (SCI). Whether caused by a fall from height, a forklift collision, or another on-the-job hazard, these injuries often result in permanent changes to mobility, sensation, and independence.

If I’m injured while driving on the job, is that considered Workers’ Compensation or Personal Injury?

Many professions now require you to drive as part of your job. Whether it is delivering items (pizzas, packages, materials) or driving to a destination to make a sales call, perform a service, or meet with a client, your job may require that you drive.

So what happens if you are injured in an automobile accident due to some else’s negligence while driving for work? Is that considered a Workers’ Compensation (WC) case or a Personal Injury (PI) case? Well, often, it is both and is referred to as a “dual’ (WC and PI) claim.

How Much Is My Worker’s Comp Case Worth?

One of the most frequent questions we receive from new clients is, “how much money is my case worth?” While there is no definitive answer that can be given at the beginning of your case, there are key factors that will be used to ultimately determine the value of your case.

Are Part-Time Workers Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

The short answer is yes, part-time employees are covered by Workers’ Compensation law.

More specifically, in North Carolina, employers who have three or more employees are required by law (with a few exceptions) to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance that covers both part-time and full-time employees.

Is COVID-19 covered by workers’ compensation?

The COVID-19 pandemic has created countless challenges for everyone, including lawmakers across the country.  One question we have been asked at Shankle Law Firm many times is whether a worker infected by the virus will be covered under workers’ compensation.

Most People Love Amazon Prime Day, But How Are All Those Packages Delivered?

Each year, Amazon hosts its annual Amazon Prime Day!  Initially known to rival Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Amazon Prime Day has now grown in to the largest “single day” shopping event in the United States.  Though this day is typically held in July of each year, as a play off of “Christmas in July”, it was pushed back this year due to the uncertainties associated with the coronavirus.

Do you have a Traumatic Brain Injury that was caused from a work injury?

The Brain Injury Association of America (formerly known as the National Head Injury Foundation) was founded on September 23, 1980 and is celebrating their 40th Anniversary today!

The CDC defines a traumatic brain injury (hereinafter “TBI”) as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury.