Helping Make The Law Make Sense
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
There are various types of injuries one might suffer during a work-related accident, some of which may heal with time, while others could have a lingering impact on one’s life. Back injuries are a common example of a type of condition that could persist for prolonged...
Working in the construction industry comes with various inherent risks due to the physically demanding and challenging nature of this type of work. Regardless of your specific role in construction, you have the right to a reasonably safe work environment, which...
A work-related accident can take place at any moment and the outcome thereof could leave a person facing a variety of challenges. While employers and employees in North Carolina may wish to take every possible measure to promote workplace safety, there are certain...
All employers are required by federal law to post a notice from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to let workers know about their rights. Mandatory titled "OSHA Job Safety and Health: It's the Law" must be posted in what they deem a "conspicuous...
Blue collar professionals, particularly those in the manufacturing and construction industries, face daily dangers that could result in career-ending injuries. While they understand the risks related to their professions, their respective employers should maintain the...
