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Poor regulation adherence may lead to scaffold injuries

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

Construction work often requires workers to perform their jobs at great heights. Because of this, scaffolding is a common feature of construction sites in North Carolina. Unfortunately, scaffold injuries are exceptionally common. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration — OSHA — approximately 65%…

The link between daylight saving time and workplace accidents

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

Whether eagerly looking forward to rolling back the clock or wanting things to simply stay the same, most people have some pretty strong feelings regarding daylight saving time. Regardless of one’s feelings, adjusting to the sun suddenly rising at a different time in the morning…

Construction accidents with falls almost always avoidable

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

Construction site falls are not rare events. Unfortunately, such accidents are almost always preventable, but they often end in tragedy. North Carolina workers who operate at great heights may understand the risk, and there are simple precautions they can take to avoid serious injury in…

Amazon allegedly stretched truth about workplace safety

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

Going to work should not be scary, but for many people this is a near daily reality. This can be even more distressing when employers downplay just how dangerous their workplaces really are. Unfortunately, Amazon workers in North Carolina might already be all too familiar…

Do you understand how workers’ compensation works?

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

If you suffered an injury at work, it could affect more than just your income. In addition to needing time off, you may need medical support and help getting back to work. Your recovery can be lengthy and costly, and it can be difficult to…