“I know it sounds trite, but I like helping people —
it’s that simple.
In the first month of 2020, the United States watched as China grappled with an outbreak of Coronavirus. At that time, likely nobody thought the same level of measures would ever be needed in the U.S. yet that seems to be happening. Every day, the reality facing the...
It seems like once you injure your lower back, you always have a tendency to reinjure it or the pain just never goes away completely. When you injure your back at work, there is a good chance that you will have another injury or that you will not completely be able to...
From working the grounds of an airport to a construction worksite, many workers face regular exposure to loud workplaces year-round. For these workers, this might be a normal part of the job. However, a loud workplace could pose a higher risk to workers than they...
When individuals think of workplace injuries, they often think of the most common injuries, such as muscle strains, broken bones or other orthopedic injuries. Injuries from violence or assault are rarely the kind of injuries workers think to worry about. And yet, they...
On-the-job injuries can be devastating. If they're severe enough, these injuries can permanently or temporarily knock victims out of the labor force. That's especially true for those who suffer spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries occur when a traumatic blow to...
Waiting tables, taking orders and cooking meals seems simple to many. But food service is a physically demanding and exhausting profession. And like others in similar occupations, food service workers can face a variety of hazards. Even as restaurants endure...
Machines can be a useful workplace tool. But for manufacturing workers, they can be equally dangerous as they are efficient. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, machines account for a fair percentage of workplace-related injuries and deaths. Machines come in...
Brains play a critical role in our daily lives. They control our thoughts, feelings and central nervous system. If it endures any damage, the body can't function properly. No matter a person's occupation, a healthy brain is critical for their success. Unfortunately,...
An employee suffering from an injury sustained during an accident while performing his or her job may apply for workers' compensation. Under North Carolina's laws, however, an individual may receive benefits only when his or her injuries resulted from what the Tar...
A superior labral tear from anterior to posterior, or “SLAP tear,” is among the most missed diagnoses of serious shoulder injuries in North Carolina. Each year, workers suffer from these tears —causing sudden shoulder pain or incapacity. As Johns Hopkins Medicine...
