Car accidents are dangerous. They involve large, moving objects that collide at high rates of speed with significant force. Though most of the vehicles that Cary residents drive are equipped with some important safety features like seatbelts, serious injuries are not...
Month: February 2021
Common workplace injuries
There are several types of injuries that can happen in the workplace, some of which may not be obvious. In North Carolina, employees may be entitled to workers' compensation for injuries sustained on the job. Construction and manufacturing Construction and...
Distracted driving is a major issue, especially among teens
Distracted driving has garnered a lot of attention lately, especially texting while driving. Laws have been passed in many states, including North Carolina prohibiting texting while driving. Still, the problem persists. How big is the issue of distracted driving?...
What are the top four causes of construction worker fatalities?
Construction work is an ongoing process in the North Carolina. Barely a day goes by when we do not see roadwork, the erection of a new building or the refurbishing of an existing building. However, construction is a dangerous profession, especially considering many...
Construction accident illustrates dangers of the profession
It seems like everywhere you look nowadays there are construction projects in the works. Most people don’t even give a second though about whether those construction sites are safe, but those who work in construction are well aware of the dangers. Heavy machinery,...