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Workplace injuries and lost productivity

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

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…

Watch out for road construction injuries

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

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

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

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,…

Workers’ compensation for serious injuries

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

Living with chronic pain can be both physically and emotionally debilitating. If you suffered a serious injury at work, you might also be struggling to make ends meet financially. Getting help through North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system should be a priority if you are dealing…

Is the summer heat affecting your health at work this summer?

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

If you work outdoors in North Carolina, you know the summer months can be uncomfortable as temperatures begin to rise. In addition to sweating more and possibly experiencing sunburn, the summer months can also pose a risk to your physical safety as well. During the…

OSHA warns of fatal construction injuries

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

North Carolina construction workers continue to face life threatening risks every time they show up for a shift. Fatal construction injuries are not at all uncommon, accounting for 20% of all private industry worker deaths in 2019 alone. There are also tens of thousands of…

Getting help for third party workplace injuries

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

Workers’ compensation benefits are often vital for victims who are recovering from serious workplace accidents. However, your situation might be a little different. While your workplace injury likely qualifies you for workers’ comp, you might also be able to hold a third party responsible for…

Work injuries are linked to moving patients

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

Working in the health care industry is rewarding, but can be risky. Moving patients is a particularly dangerous task that, although commonplace, is often the cause of serious worker injuries in North Carolina. Moving patients is actually one of the most common causes of work…