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Cunningham v. Goodyear amicus brief
Amicus Brief for the Opinion in Cunningham v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber by the Supreme Court of North Carolina On Friday May 6, 2022, the Supreme Court of North Carolina filed its opinion in Cunningham v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Vernon Sumwalt and Michael…
NC Public Safety Employees Death Benefits Act (TSG)
The Public Safety Employees’ Death Benefits Act in North Carolina In addition to workers’ compensation claims, the North Carolina Industrial Commission has jurisdiction to decide claims under The Public Safety Employees’ Death Benefits Act. This law supplements workers’ compensation benefits to the dependents of firefighters,…
NC Pro Bono Honor Society
2021 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society Vernon Sumwalt was one of 546 lawyers included in the 2021 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society. This group includes lawyers reporting at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services in 2021. Mr. Sumwalt regularly…
Falling objects remain a safety concern in many work environments
It might not be uncommon for many work environments in North Carolina and elsewhere to store items on shelves or areas that rest above areas of operation. The risk of falling objects could be present in most workplaces, and even an object that falls from…
Common workplace injuries and their causes
When you go to work every morning, you are likely not thinking about the various things that could cause you harm. You probably do your job with little to no concern about the specific risks you could be facing, simply because you are trying to…
Vernon Sumwalt Will Teach at NCAJ Skills Academy’s Focus Groups
On May 6, 2022, Vernon Sumwalt will present on the “Types of Focus Groups and Why We Need Them” at the Skills Academy course on Focus Groups for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ). The NCAJ is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a goal…
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly “Power List 2022–Workers’ Compensation”
In March 2022, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly honored Vernon Sumwalt with his inclusion into the 2022 “Power List” for workers’ compensation lawyers. According to Lawyers Weekly, the “Power List recognizes the most respected and accomplished attorneys in an area of practice–a lawyer you might call…
Safety hazards for office workers
While it is no secret that certain professions are inherently more dangerous than others, some safety risks might be present in almost all work environments. Even individuals in North Carolina who work in an office setting may be exposed to various safety risks nearly every…
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