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Repetitive strain injuries and workers’ compensation

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

When you go to work each day, you may not consider the ways that your job could bring you harm. Your work may not be risky or even physically demanding, but it is possible that you could still experience an injury while in your North…

1 injured, 1 killed in recent construction accident

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

Many construction projects may require the use of various types of heavy-duty materials and unloading these objects off a truck can be somewhat hazardous at times. Should a heavy load become unstable, any items that fall off the truck could pose a significant threat to…

Preparing to appeal a denial of workers’ compensation benefits

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

The outcome of a work-related accident could affect a person’s life in various ways and dealing with the fallout thereof can be stressful enough on its own. However, things may become even more daunting should one’s application for workers’ compensation benefits result in denial. Knowing…

Common causes of workplace burn injuries

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

There may be numerous scenarios in which an incident at work could place the safety of those involved at significant risk. Burn injuries remain a prevalent issue in many professions and the fallout of such an incident could have a lasting impact on the lives…

What are some of the most common types of workplace injuries?

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

Although many companies may strive to cultivate safe workplace environments, work-related incidents continue to affect the lives of many families. Even workers who take every possible step to protect their well-being and mitigate safety risks may struggle to respond to every dangerous situation. There may…

1 in critical condition after fall-related construction accident

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

Fall-related incidents continue to be a leading cause of injury and death in the construction industry. The outcome of a fall from even a lesser distance could run the unfortunate risk of leaving workers in North Carolina with severe injuries and facing lengthy recovery periods.…

How can you get back to work after suffering a work injury?

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

After suffering an injury at work, you may wonder what steps you can take to pick up the pieces and move forward. An important step in your recovery is preparing for your eventual return to work. This may be difficult if you have suffered severe…

Examples of workplace slip-and-fall hazards

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

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…