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Reducing the risk of back injuries in workplace accidents

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

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…

Hazardous tools increase the likelihood of an accident

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

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 includes access to working…

Evaluating the most prevalent types of workplace safety hazards

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

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 types of…

Employers’ obligations to keep employees safe

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

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…