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Common lung illnesses caused by occupational exposure

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

When you go to work, you are likely not considering the many ways that your job could cause you harm, especially if you do not work in a high-risk occupation. However, there are different risks you could face in the workplace, and there are certain…

3 injured in construction accident involving scaffolding collapse

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

Scaffolding may be a common fixture on many construction project sites, as similar types of equipment might prove an integral component of performing project tasks at heights. Unfortunately, working on scaffolding can prove somewhat dangerous at times. Should such equipment collapse, the outcome could pose…

Prevalent examples of safety hazards in construction

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

Identifying some of the most prevalent types of safety hazards in the construction industry could prove integral to taking steps to mitigate incident risks. Unfortunately, construction accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate and the outcome of these incidents can take a devastating toll…

Reducing the risks of work-related shoulder injuries

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

There are many types of injuries that could affect one’s ability to carry out everyday tasks and leave a person facing a long road to recovery. Shoulder injuries remain a prevalent concern in many professions and similar health issues could even lead to long-term or…

Repetitive strain injuries and workers’ compensation

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

When you go to work each day, you may not consider the ways that your job could bring you harm. Your work may not be risky or even physically demanding, but it is possible that you could still experience an injury while in your North…

1 injured, 1 killed in recent construction accident

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

Many construction projects may require the use of various types of heavy-duty materials and unloading these objects off a truck can be somewhat hazardous at times. Should a heavy load become unstable, any items that fall off the truck could pose a significant threat to…

Preparing to appeal a denial of workers’ compensation benefits

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

The outcome of a work-related accident could affect a person’s life in various ways and dealing with the fallout thereof can be stressful enough on its own. However, things may become even more daunting should one’s application for workers’ compensation benefits result in denial. Knowing…

Common causes of workplace burn injuries

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

There may be numerous scenarios in which an incident at work could place the safety of those involved at significant risk. Burn injuries remain a prevalent issue in many professions and the fallout of such an incident could have a lasting impact on the lives…