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Yearly Archives: 2021
Work injuries are linked to moving patients
Working in the health care industry is rewarding, but can be risky. Moving patients is a particularly dangerous task that, although commonplace, is often the cause of serious worker injuries in North Carolina. Moving patients is actually one of the most common causes of work…
Changes to the Form 53 by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission
On June 22, 2021, the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission revised language on the Form 53 to match it to changes made on the Form 52 on April 20, 2021. These changes clarify which Social Security numbers are for the deceased employee and for the…
Workplace fatalities are on the rise
Going to work can be dangerous, especially for those who work in high-risk industries. However, as safety technology has improved over the years, one might expect workplace fatalities to decrease. This is unfortunately not the case, and some North Carolina workers might even face a…
What can you expect from your employer after a workplace injury?
A workplace accident can bring immediate changes to your life, leaving you with pain, limitations and medical bills. In the aftermath of this type of incident, you know that you could have a valid claim to workers’ compensation benefits, but you may not know what…
Workers’ Comp Appellate Case Law Review at NCAJ’s Virtual Convention 2021
Vernon Sumwalt will help to teach the workers’ compensation appellate case law review at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice’s Virtual Convention on June 10, 2021. Jay Gervasi will be the other teacher for the CLE program, which will focus on appellate court decisions over…
Can Amazon reduce workplace injuries?
Working in a fast-paced environment is appealing to some people in North Carolina, especially those who are up to a challenge. However, fast-paced should not be synonymous with dangerous. The unfortunate reality is that many men and women who are employed in these types of…
North Carolina House of Representatives Passes HB 492 for First Responders with PTSD and Workers’ Compensation
On May 6, 2021, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed HB 492, entitled “WC/Psych. Trauma-Related Injuries” to presume diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder–or PTSD–in first responders are related to workplace exposures and experiences for purposes of getting workers’ compensation benefits. Although North Carolina law…
Getting help for a workplace knee injury
Knee pain can impact virtually every aspect of your life, from enjoying exercise to completing even the simplest of household tasks. If your own knee injury happened at work, it is essential that you get the right help and treatment as soon as possible. Unfortunately,…
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