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Teaching the Appellate Case Law Review at the 26th Annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
Vernon Sumwalt and Bruce Hamilton will once again close out the Industrial Commission’s workers’ compensation educational conference this year on Friday, October 8, 2021, teaching about the appellate court opinions published since last year’s conference. Vernon and Bruce—colleagues who work on opposite sides of cases…
North Carolina Industrial Commission Will Start In-Person Hearings in Workers’ Compensation Cases on October 1, 2021
Deputy Commissioner hearings will be conducted in-person, unless the Deputy Commissioner grants a video conference hearing upon the parties’ showing of “good cause.” The Commission did not give any guidance on what would make “good cause” or not. The Full Commission will conduct in-person hearings…
Workplace injuries and lost productivity
There are a lot of risks both hidden and obvious in the workplace. These risks pose a threat to worker safety, leaving many men and women vulnerable to serious workplace injuries. Many even end up needing to take time off work and missing out on…
Vernon Sumwalt Recognized in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
The Sumwalt Group – August 19, 2021 We are pleased to share that Vernon Sumwalt has been chosen to be recognized in this year’s The Best Lawyers in America in the area of “Workers’ Compensation Law—Claimants.” Vernon has been selected for Best Lawyers in this…
Electronic Submission of Claims Forms to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission
Starting on September 1, 2021, the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission is requiring the submission of claims forms for work injuries and occupational diseases electronically. The Commission has also given formatting requirements for emails, forms, and supporting documents. Right now, it is not clear if…
Watch out for road construction injuries
Most people in North Carolina rely on a car or some type of motor vehicle to do things like get to and from work, drop their children off at school or run errands. However, drivers often take for granted what all goes into making roads…
Workers face heat illnesses both indoors and outdoors
While most safety warnings exist to protect workers who are outside battling the sun and humidity during a shift, workers can often face danger inside during the summer months. Heat-related disorders are more prevalent in those facing direct sunlight and a dangerously humid environment. However,…
Basics of Workers’ Compensation (North Carolina Bar Association’s 2021 Fall Program)
Vernon Sumwalt will present at the North Carolina Bar Association’s 2021 Fall Workers’ Compensation Program entitled “The Basics of Workers’ Compensation.” His live video presentation will discuss “Challenges Faced on Both Sides of a Claim.” To learn more about the program, click here.
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