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What can you expect from your employer after a workplace injury?

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

A workplace accident can bring immediate changes to your life, leaving you with pain, limitations and medical bills. In the aftermath of this type of incident, you know that you could have a valid claim to workers’ compensation benefits, but you may not know what…

Can Amazon reduce workplace injuries?

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

Working in a fast-paced environment is appealing to some people in North Carolina, especially those who are up to a challenge. However, fast-paced should not be synonymous with dangerous. The unfortunate reality is that many men and women who are employed in these types of…

North Carolina House of Representatives Passes HB 492 for First Responders with PTSD and Workers’ Compensation

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

On May 6, 2021, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed HB 492, entitled “WC/Psych. Trauma-Related Injuries” to presume diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder–or PTSD–in first responders are related to workplace exposures and experiences for purposes of getting workers’ compensation benefits. Although North Carolina law…

Getting help for a workplace knee injury

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

Knee pain can impact virtually every aspect of your life, from enjoying exercise to completing even the simplest of household tasks. If your own knee injury happened at work, it is essential that you get the right help and treatment as soon as possible. Unfortunately,…

Fatigue, violence contribute to workplace injuries

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

Although there are many laws and regulations that are meant to prevent accidents in the workplace, worker injuries are still strikingly common in North Carolina. These injuries can — and often do — take a significant physical and emotional toll on workers, too. Here are…

Traumatic brain injuries are a serious workplace problem

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

While some eventually people recover from on the job injuries, others suffer life altering consequences. For example, traumatic brain injuries can make it particularly difficult for victims in North Carolina to return to their former positions or to re enter the workforce ever again. Occupational…

Keeping workplace injuries off social media

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

Whether posting on Twitter or scrolling through Facebook, social media is an integral part of many people’s lives. There are times when it is a good idea to refrain from using these platforms. For example, victims of workplace injuries might want to be careful with…

Heat stress and the risk for construction workers

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

The summer months will bring higher temperatures and more humidity to North Carolina, affecting those who work outdoors. Construction workers may be among those adversely affected by the heat, and it is important to know how to stay safe during the hottest months of the…