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Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Protect yourself while working in the hot summer months
When the temperatures rise, so does the risk of experiencing certain types of injuries while you are working. Heat-related injuries and illnesses are real issues for some North Carolina workers, and it is beneficial for you to know how to protect yourself while working outdoors…
What are some common safety risks for restaurant workers?
There are a multitude of individuals who operate in the service industry, many of whom might spend their time waiting tables or cooking food at restaurants. While service might seem like the primary concern in this profession, safety is also a vital topic, as workplace…
The role of overexertion in workplace accidents
There may be a multitude of individuals who operate in fields that require them to perform repetitive motions or carry out constant physical activities. Similar tasks can take a significant toll on one’s body and may act to increase the risks of injury. Overexertion continues…
Safety procedures for operating construction vehicles
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…
Falling objects remain a safety concern in many work environments
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…
Common workplace injuries and their causes
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…
Vernon Sumwalt Will Teach at NCAJ Skills Academy’s Focus Groups
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…
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 practice–a lawyer you might call…
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