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There may be a multitude of work environments in which employees may encounter the risks of being exposed to hazardous substances. Even some cleaning materials could contain dangerous chemicals that could pose a threat to the health of those who are exposed to these...
If you have a job that sometimes requires you to work outdoors, you will have to meet the requirements of your employment in different types of weather conditions. From working during the high temperatures of the summer months to the potentially freezing temperatures...
Falling objects are a type of safety issue that remains a prevalent concern in the construction industry and the fallout of such incidents can take a devastating toll on a person’s life. Workers in North Carolina who are struck by and trapped underneath a collapsed...
There may be a variety of essential factors to consider when attempting to improve safety in a work environment. One topic that many companies in North Carolina might seek to address could pertain to how the position workers operate in could affect their well-being,...
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...
