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Prevalent types of workplace safety violations

On Behalf of The Sumwalt Group Workers' Comp and Trial Lawyers

While many companies may strive to cultivate a safe work atmosphere for everyone, this might not always be the case in every situation. Workplace safety violations continue to arise in many work atmospheres and the presence of such issues could lead to a greater risk…

Employers’ obligations to keep employees safe

On Behalf of The Sumwalt Group Workers' Comp and Trial Lawyers

All employers are required by federal law to post a notice from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to let workers know about their rights. Mandatory titled “OSHA Job Safety and Health: It’s the Law” must be posted in what they deem a “conspicuous…

Understanding workers’ compensation for remote workers

On Behalf of The Sumwalt Group Workers' Comp and Trial Lawyers

Because of the pandemic, remote work has risen in popularity. Many companies now allow their employees to work from home. However, with this rise in popularity came the eventual question of remote employees: do they still qualify [...]

How timely reporting secures your workers’ comp rights in NC

On Behalf of The Sumwalt Group Workers' Comp and Trial Lawyers

Work-related injuries can happen to anyone at any time. They can range from minor physical inconveniences to major physical setbacks that can strain your finances and even derail [...]

Traumatic amputations can sneak up on you

On Behalf of The Sumwalt Group Workers' Comp and Trial Lawyers

Workplace accidents can have devastating consequences, and traumatic amputations are among the most jarring and severe injuries that can occur on the job. These life [...]

Workers’ compensation for serious injuries

On Behalf of The Sumwalt Group Workers' Comp and Trial Lawyers

Living with chronic pain can be both physically and emotionally debilitating. If you suffered a serious injury at work, you might also be struggling to make ends meet financially. Getting help through North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system should be a priority if you are dealing…

Is the summer heat affecting your health at work this summer?

On Behalf of The Sumwalt Group Workers' Comp and Trial Lawyers

If you work outdoors in North Carolina, you know the summer months can be uncomfortable as temperatures begin to rise. In addition to sweating more and possibly experiencing sunburn, the summer months can also pose a risk to your physical safety as well. During the…

OSHA warns of fatal construction injuries

On Behalf of The Sumwalt Group Workers' Comp and Trial Lawyers

North Carolina construction workers continue to face life threatening risks every time they show up for a shift. Fatal construction injuries are not at all uncommon, accounting for 20% of all private industry worker deaths in 2019 alone. There are also tens of thousands of…