05/28/2026
Lifting injuries can happen in more jobs than people realize. In North Carolina, workers in warehouses, construction, manufacturing, and delivery jobs often suffer serious back and shoulder injuries from heavy lifting. But healthcare workers are injured too while transferring or repositioning patients during long shifts. Nurses, CNAs, hospital staff, and home healthcare workers put significant strain on their bodies every day.
Other professions that commonly see lifting injuries include firefighters, EMTs, sanitation workers, movers, mechanics, retail stock employees, and school staff assisting students or moving equipment.
These injuries are not always caused by one dramatic moment. Many develop over time from repetitive strain, awkward lifting, or cumulative wear and tear on the body. Herniated discs, shoulder injuries, rotator cuff tears, and back strain can leave workers unable to perform their regular job duties.
If you suffered a lifting injury while working in North Carolina, Hardison & Cochran helps injured workers understand their rights under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.