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Construction site fall leads to worker injury

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

Fall-related accidents can easily happen on construction work sites in North Carolina if safety measures are not taken, such as the use of harnesses. These accidents often cause severe injuries, including internal damage, bone fractures and partial or full paralysis. A fall-related accident at a…

Construction site fall leads to 1 injury

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

Falls are among the top causes of death and injury at construction sites. Common causes of construction-related falls in North Carolina and other states range from uneven surfaces to changes in slopes or levels. A recent report indicates that a construction worker was injured in…

Scaffolding-related fall results in worker injury

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

Falls from scaffolding are among the most common types of construction site accidents. These falls in North Carolina may lead to injuries such as broken and dislocated bones, a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury. A construction site worker in another state recently…

Types of injuries often suffered by health care workers

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

Certain types of jobs come with the risk of injury, and this is often the case for those who work in the medical field. This job requires extensive training, and it also comes with the possibility that those who have jobs that involve patient care…

Tips for staying safe on a construction site

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

Reportedly, 20% of all workplace deaths in the United States in 2001 occurred in the construction field. Construction worker injuries in North Carolina and other states can also negatively affect workers and lead to costly project delays. Fortunately, workers can take steps to keep themselves…

Construction worker injured by falling wall

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

In North Carolina and elsewhere, falling objects at construction sites often result in serious injuries. These typically include fractures, broken bones and spinal cord injuries. They could also involve head, back, shoulder or neck injuries. Recent reports indicate that a construction site worker in another…

How workers’ compensation works

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

Workers’ comp insurance offers medical care and financial benefits for employees who become sick or are injured on the job. It is designed to enable employees to cover their expenses when they are not working due to job-related injuries or illnesses, but there are exclusions.…

Worksite accident injures 2 construction workers

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

Structural failures may quickly result in devastating building collapses leading to injury or death. Injuries resulting from building collapses may include head injuries, internal organ damage, broken bones and spinal cord injuries. Recent reports indicate that two construction workers were injured in a building collapse…