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The Sumwalt Group – August 19, 2021 We are pleased to share that Vernon Sumwalt has been chosen to be recognized in this year’s The Best Lawyers in America in the area of “Workers’ Compensation Law—Claimants.” Vernon has been selected for Best Lawyers in this area of...
Most people in North Carolina rely on a car or some type of motor vehicle to do things like get to and from work, drop their children off at school or run errands. However, drivers often take for granted what all goes into making roads drivable in the first place....
While most safety warnings exist to protect workers who are outside battling the sun and humidity during a shift, workers can often face danger inside during the summer months. Heat-related disorders are more prevalent in those facing direct sunlight and a dangerously...
Vernon Sumwalt will present at the North Carolina Bar Association’s 2021 Fall Workers’ Compensation Program entitled “The Basics of Workers’ Compensation.” His live video presentation will discuss “Challenges Faced on Both Sides of a Claim.” To learn more about the...
Living with chronic pain can be both physically and emotionally debilitating. If you suffered a serious injury at work, you might also be struggling to make ends meet financially. Getting help through North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system should be a priority...
Deputy Commissioner hearings will be conducted in-person, unless the Deputy Commissioner grants a video conference hearing upon the parties' showing of "good cause." The Commission did not give any guidance on what would make "good cause" or not. The Full Commission...
If you work outdoors in North Carolina, you know the summer months can be uncomfortable as temperatures begin to rise. In addition to sweating more and possibly experiencing sunburn, the summer months can also pose a risk to your physical safety as well. During the...
Vernon Sumwalt and Bruce Hamilton will once again close out the Industrial Commission’s workers’ compensation educational conference this year on Friday, October 8, 2021, teaching about the appellate court opinions published since last year’s conference. Vernon and...
Vernon Sumwalt—with co-counsel and colleague Heidi Chapman—will teach "When Death Claims Don't Die" at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (formerly the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers) continuing legal education seminar, "Workers' Compensation 2021:...
North Carolina attorney Mike McKay has joined the Industrial Commission as the Director of Claims Administration, one of the integral parts of the Commission. Mr. McKay is a Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board...
