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1 injured in construction accident involving fall from heights

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

When project tasks require workers to operate at heights, using the proper safety measures to protect against the risks of fall-related incidents could be integral to promoting a safe job atmosphere. Without such measures in place, the risk that workers in North Carolina might suffer…

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…

Prevalent types of workplace safety violations

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

While many companies may strive to cultivate a safe work atmosphere for everyone, this might not always be the case in every situation. Workplace safety violations continue to arise in many work atmospheres and the presence of such issues could lead to a greater risk…

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…