Year: 2022

It might not be uncommon for construction workers in North Carolina and elsewhere to encounter a variety of safety hazards nearly every day. Those who operate vehicles as part of job-related tasks may rely on these machines to perform duties, but there could also be a...

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 a lesser...

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 meet the requirements...

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 to level the...

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...

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...

A work-related incident can happen in the blink of an eye and under a multitude of scenarios. Similar incidents could also carry various types of health risks and one of the most common types of injuries workers in North Carolina might suffer in such scenarios could...