Author Archives: Thomas F. Ramer

Construction accident leaves 1 with severe injuries

While operating on the site of a new project, it is often common for workers in North Carolina and elsewhere to be required to transport…

Jul 11 2021

Multiple-vehicle crash claims life of 6-year-old child

When a major collision occurs, the initial impact thereof could prompt a chain reaction of events that may place the safety of others nearby at…

Jul 02 2021

What benefits could you receive after a…

North Carolina construction workers know that they have dangerous jobs. You and many others may enjoy the work that you do, but you also know…

Jun 28 2021

Possible causes and effects of rear-end accidents

A collision can take place under a multitude of scenarios and the aftermath thereof could affect the lives of those involved in various ways. However,…

Jun 14 2021

Head-on crash involving box truck claims lives…

There are various scenarios in which a driver could lose control of a vehicle and drift into oncoming lanes of traffic. Once this occurs, oncoming…

Jun 07 2021

Why is it important to keep aging…

The number of workers older than 65 who continue employment instead of retiring has increased by more than 10% over the past 20 years. According…

May 30 2021

Construction accident claims life of 50-year-old man

There could be various types of heavy-duty machinery that remain a constant fixture on the site of new projects. Construction workers in North Carolina may…

May 19 2021

Head-on car accident kills 1, injures 1…

There are a variety of factors that may influence the severity of a collision, ranging anywhere from speed of impact to point of contact. The…

May 10 2021

Workplace Accidents

Taking steps to limit fall-related workplace accidents

Certain types of safety hazards may exist in virtually all workplace environments and addressing these risks could prove integral to promoting safety. One of the…

May 07 2021

Emotional, financial stress common after work injuries

While going into work may not be the highlight of many North Carolina workers’ days, it is something that you and many others appreciate being…

Apr 20 2021

Addressing the hazards of distracted driving

In the amount of time it takes to read or write a text message, a vehicle can travel several hundred feet in an unknown direction.…

Apr 08 2021

Complex regional pain syndrome is not all…

CRPS is a complicated condition suffered by many workers nationwide, including in North Carolina. CRPS describes prolonged and excess inflammation and pain that was previously…

Apr 07 2021

1 killed, 3 injured after car drifts…

Upon approaching work zones, drivers in North Carolina and elsewhere have a duty to adjust driving behaviors accordingly, especially when workers are nearby. Even with…

Mar 12 2021

1 killed, several injured in multiple-vehicle collision

In some cases, it could be hard to fathom the impact one person’s decisions could have on everyone nearby. When those decisions take place behind…

Feb 25 2021

Violence against nurses, health care workers on…

When you went to school to become a nurse, you may have done so because of an inherent desire to help others and serve your…

Feb 23 2021

Workplace Accidents

Adverse weather conditions could lead to workplace…

While slip–and–fall risks remains a constant concern in many fields of employment in North Carolina and elsewhere, such issues may only intensify in the presence…

Feb 18 2021

Does your family qualify for workers’ compensation…

When your loved one dies in a tragic workplace accident, you may be unable to process the realities of living without that person. Unfortunately, those…

Feb 17 2021

Speed and impairment listed as factors in…

Operating a vehicle at excessive speeds and driving while impaired are both dangerous behaviors that may only increase the odds of an unfortunate outcome. When…

Feb 03 2021