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...
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Year: 2022
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly “Power List 2022–Workers’ Compensation”
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...
Safety hazards for office workers
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...
Workplace accidents could cause severe back injuries
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...
Possible workplace hazards in the construction industry
Workplace safety is a goal that might be shared by many individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere who operate in the construction industry, employers and employees alike. Although efforts to improve workplace safety are constantly evolving, construction accidents...
Reducing risks with workplace safety tips for machine operation
There might be a multitude of individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere who operate in fields that require them to work with and around machines nearly every day. While these machines may act as an integral component of operations, there could also be certain safety...
Preparing to file a workers’ compensation claim
Suffering an injury during a work-related incident can be a stressful and harrowing experience. Along with any physical pain and suffering involved, the incident could also lead to loss of wages during the recovery period, which could place a person in North Carolina...
The best course of action after a denied workers’ comp claim
After a work accident, you could find yourself struggling to keep up with your medical bills and other needs you now have as a result of your related injuries. Even if you filed a workers’ comp claim, you may not get the help you need as many of these claims come back...
Reducing the risks of fall-related workplace accidents
There may be various types of safety hazards that could be present in almost any field or profession. Fall-related incidents continue to affect the lives of many workers in North Carolina and the fallout of such incidents can carry devastating ramifications....
Workplace injuries in the supply chain
Almost everyone in North Carolina relies on a strong, robust supply chain. The men and women who work along all stages of the supply chain help keep shelves stocked and packages arriving as expected. While they play a pivotal role, some employers do not fully value...