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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...
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...
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 a lesser...
When you go to work every morning, you are likely not thinking about the various things that could cause you harm. You probably do your job with little to no concern about the specific risks you could be facing, simply because you are trying to meet the requirements...
On May 6, 2022, Vernon Sumwalt will present on the "Types of Focus Groups and Why We Need Them" at the Skills Academy course on Focus Groups for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ). The NCAJ is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a goal to level the...
In March 2022, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly honored Vernon Sumwalt with his inclusion into the 2022 "Power List" for workers' compensation lawyers. According to Lawyers Weekly, the "Power List recognizes the most respected and accomplished attorneys in an area of...
While it is no secret that certain professions are inherently more dangerous than others, some safety risks might be present in almost all work environments. Even individuals in North Carolina who work in an office setting may be exposed to various safety risks nearly...
A work-related incident can happen in the blink of an eye and under a multitude of scenarios. Similar incidents could also carry various types of health risks and one of the most common types of injuries workers in North Carolina might suffer in such scenarios could...
Workplace safety is a goal that might be shared by many individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere who operate in the construction industry, employers and employees alike. Although efforts to improve workplace safety are constantly evolving, construction accidents...
There might be a multitude of individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere who operate in fields that require them to work with and around machines nearly every day. While these machines may act as an integral component of operations, there could also be certain safety...
