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Getting help for third party workplace injuries

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

Workers’ compensation benefits are often vital for victims who are recovering from serious workplace accidents. However, your situation might be a little different. While your workplace injury likely qualifies you for workers’ comp, you might also be able to hold a third party responsible for…

Work injuries are linked to moving patients

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

Working in the health care industry is rewarding, but can be risky. Moving patients is a particularly dangerous task that, although commonplace, is often the cause of serious worker injuries in North Carolina. Moving patients is actually one of the most common causes of work…

Workplace fatalities are on the rise

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

Going to work can be dangerous, especially for those who work in high-risk industries. However, as safety technology has improved over the years, one might expect workplace fatalities to decrease. This is unfortunately not the case, and some North Carolina workers might even face a…

What can you expect from your employer after a workplace injury?

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

A workplace accident can bring immediate changes to your life, leaving you with pain, limitations and medical bills. In the aftermath of this type of incident, you know that you could have a valid claim to workers’ compensation benefits, but you may not know what…

Can Amazon reduce workplace injuries?

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

Working in a fast-paced environment is appealing to some people in North Carolina, especially those who are up to a challenge. However, fast-paced should not be synonymous with dangerous. The unfortunate reality is that many men and women who are employed in these types of…

North Carolina House of Representatives Passes HB 492 for First Responders with PTSD and Workers’ Compensation

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

On May 6, 2021, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed HB 492, entitled “WC/Psych. Trauma-Related Injuries” to presume diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder–or PTSD–in first responders are related to workplace exposures and experiences for purposes of getting workers’ compensation benefits. Although North Carolina law…

Getting help for a workplace knee injury

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

Knee pain can impact virtually every aspect of your life, from enjoying exercise to completing even the simplest of household tasks. If your own knee injury happened at work, it is essential that you get the right help and treatment as soon as possible. Unfortunately,…

Fatigue, violence contribute to workplace injuries

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

Although there are many laws and regulations that are meant to prevent accidents in the workplace, worker injuries are still strikingly common in North Carolina. These injuries can — and often do — take a significant physical and emotional toll on workers, too. Here are…