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Protect yourself while working in the hot summer months
When the temperatures rise, so does the risk of experiencing certain types of injuries while you are working. Heat-related injuries and illnesses are real issues for some North Carolina workers, and it is beneficial for you to know how to protect yourself while working outdoors…
What are some common safety risks for restaurant workers?
There are a multitude of individuals who operate in the service industry, many of whom might spend their time waiting tables or cooking food at restaurants. While service might seem like the primary concern in this profession, safety is also a vital topic, as workplace…
The role of overexertion in workplace accidents
There may be a multitude of individuals who operate in fields that require them to perform repetitive motions or carry out constant physical activities. Similar tasks can take a significant toll on one’s body and may act to increase the risks of injury. Overexertion continues…
Safety procedures for operating construction vehicles
It might not be uncommon for construction workers in North Carolina and elsewhere to encounter a variety of safety hazards nearly every day. Those who operate vehicles as part of job-related tasks may rely on these machines to perform duties, but there could also be…
Cunningham v. Goodyear amicus brief
Amicus Brief for the Opinion in Cunningham v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber by the Supreme Court of North Carolina On Friday May 6, 2022, the Supreme Court of North Carolina filed its opinion in Cunningham v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Vernon Sumwalt and Michael…
NC Public Safety Employees Death Benefits Act (TSG)
The Public Safety Employees’ Death Benefits Act in North Carolina In addition to workers’ compensation claims, the North Carolina Industrial Commission has jurisdiction to decide claims under The Public Safety Employees’ Death Benefits Act. This law supplements workers’ compensation benefits to the dependents of firefighters,…
NC Pro Bono Honor Society
2021 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society Vernon Sumwalt was one of 546 lawyers included in the 2021 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society. This group includes lawyers reporting at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services in 2021. Mr. Sumwalt regularly…
Falling objects remain a safety concern in many work environments
It might not be uncommon for many work environments in North Carolina and elsewhere to store items on shelves or areas that rest above areas of operation. The risk of falling objects could be present in most workplaces, and even an object that falls from…
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