by Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. | Nov 26, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Most workers who are injured in Goldsboro or elsewhere in North Carolina work for businesses and corporations that employ more than a handful of employees. Owners of almost every business of any size are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance to...
by Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. | Nov 14, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Data published by the National Safety Council (NSC) captures how a new employee is injured every seven seconds here in North Carolina and the rest of the country. This means that 510 workers are hurt each hour or 12,600 of them are injured each day. Around 4,600,000...
by Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. | Aug 6, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
The North Carolina Industrial Commission (IC) is responsible for managing both the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Torts Claims Act. They process claims for these programs and make sure that injured workers receive efficient medical and rehabilitative care....
by Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. | Jul 18, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) statistics show there were as many as 145,000 warehouse workers here in North Carolina and around the country as of 2011. Worker injuries are sadly commonplace in these facilities. They often result in employees missing time from work...
by Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. | Jun 17, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
If you’re injured on the job, it’s natural to have some concerns about the future. From the impact on your finances to your ability to make a full recovery, there will be a lot going through your head.Any on-the-job injury, even one that you consider...
by Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. | Dec 6, 2017 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Injuries
Many businesses throughout North Carolina are hiring part-time employees these days. But often these workers are slotted directly into their positions with little or no training. And that’s a big problem. While anyone can suffer on on-the-job injury, new...
by Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. | Dec 1, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Health care is an important industry that protects the well being of all North Carolina residents. Unfortunately, some of our health care workers, including nurses, doctors and staff, suffer injuries while they are helping others.If you are injured while working at...
by Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. | Sep 29, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
If you suffer an injury or illness because of your job, you may qualify for a few different benefits. You can seek workers’ compensation, which is a temporary payment as you recover. You might also qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, which...
