Wrongful Death

In North Carolina, the Industrial Commission requires that all businesses with more than three employees carry workers’ compensation insurance. This means that, in most cases, if you are employed, you are covered by this no-fault insurance and should be able to apply for benefits shortly after being injured on the job. If you work in construction, however, things may not be so simple.

Labor Day is just around the corner. Often seen as the end of summer, Labor Day weekend typically comes with an impressive uptick in the number of cars on the road. In 2016, approximately 38 million people traveled over 50 miles from home to celebrate Labor Day weekend – and that increase in traffic absolutely increases risks for serious or fatal injury.