Workers’ Compensation

A fall-related incident could occur in the blink of an eye and the outcome of such an accident could have a lasting impact on a person’s life. Slip-and-fall accident risks could exist in virtually any type of work environment and finding ways to mitigate the risks...

There may be a variety of steps involved with the process of improving safety on construction project sites. As construction workers may face numerous types of hazards each day, finding ways to mitigate the risks of dangerous situations could be essential to reducing...

There are a variety of professions in which workers may face tasks that require them to operate at heights. Even if this is a necessary component of operations, it can also be somewhat dangerous at times, as falls from heights continue to be a common cause of many...

There may be a multitude of work environments in which employees may encounter the risks of being exposed to hazardous substances. Even some cleaning materials could contain dangerous chemicals that could pose a threat to the health of those who are exposed to these...

If you have a job that sometimes requires you to work outdoors, you will have to meet the requirements of your employment in different types of weather conditions. From working during the high temperatures of the summer months to the potentially freezing temperatures...

Falling objects are a type of safety issue that remains a prevalent concern in the construction industry and the fallout of such incidents can take a devastating toll on a person’s life. Workers in North Carolina who are struck by and trapped underneath a collapsed...

There may be a variety of essential factors to consider when attempting to improve safety in a work environment. One topic that many companies in North Carolina might seek to address could pertain to how the position workers operate in could affect their well-being,...

For the seventh year, Vernon Sumwalt will co-moderate the North Carolina Advocates for Justice's Annual Workplace Torts and Workers' Comp seminar in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on December 2, 2022. This is the 29th instance of the seminar, which has become one of the...

It's out! This year's updated edition of the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Practice Guide (Vernon Sumwalt, editor and author) is available from LexisNexis. The 2022 edition has many updates since the 2021 edition. Don't miss out! Clink the link below for more...

Thank you to our Charlotte, North Carolina, community for voting The Sumwalt Group as this year's Silver Award winner in the category of "Workers' Compensation Lawyers" for Charlotte's Best 2022 edition. According to its website, Charlotte's Best "showcases the effort...