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Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Working in the cold weather comes with certain risks
If you have a job that sometimes requires you to work outdoors, you will have to meet the requirements of your employment in different types of weather conditions. From working during the high temperatures of the summer months to the potentially freezing temperatures during the…
Construction accident involving collapsed structure injures 1
Falling objects are a type of safety issue that remains a prevalent concern in the construction industry and the fallout of such incidents can take a devastating toll on a person’s life. Workers in North Carolina who are struck by and trapped underneath a collapsed…
Promoting safety by improving workplace ergonomics
There may be a variety of essential factors to consider when attempting to improve safety in a work environment. One topic that many companies in North Carolina might seek to address could pertain to how the position workers operate in could affect their well-being, as…
29th Annual Workplace Torts and Workers’ Comp Seminar
For the seventh year, Vernon Sumwalt will co-moderate the North Carolina Advocates for Justice’s Annual Workplace Torts and Workers’ Comp seminar in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on December 2, 2022. This is the 29th instance of the seminar, which has become one of the most…
North Carolina Industrial Commission Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference presentation for Appellate Case Law Update 2022
Vernon Sumwalt and Bruce Hamilton once again handled the Appellate Case Law Update for this year’s Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference hosted by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Many thanks for another great year of seeing our friends and colleagues from the North Carolina workers’ compensation…
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Practice Guide (LexisNexis (c) 2002)
It’s out! This year’s updated edition of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Practice Guide (Vernon Sumwalt, editor and author) is available from LexisNexis. The 2022 edition has many updates since the 2021 edition. Don’t miss out! Clink the link below for more details on this…
The Sumwalt Group Wins Silver Award for “Workers’ Compensation Lawyers” in “Charlotte’s Best 2022” (The Charlotte Observer)
Thank you to our Charlotte, North Carolina, community for voting The Sumwalt Group as this year’s Silver Award winner in the category of “Workers’ Compensation Lawyers” for Charlotte’s Best 2022 edition. According to its website, Charlotte’s Best “showcases the effort to discover and celebrate the…
The hazards of workplace violence
A work-related incident can occur in the blink of an eye and under a multitude of scenarios. While issues such as fall-related hazards and overexertion remain some of the most common causes of workplace accidents, these might not be the only concerns involved. Workplace violence…
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