Stay off Social Media after a Car Accident The internet is intertwined in most people’s everyday lives. When something major happens to us, such as a car wreck, it is a natural inclination to want to tell people about it. People take to Facebook, Twitter and other...
Protect Your Kids From Distracted Driving
Texting and Driving kills. Here are some apps that can help parents make sure their kids (and themselves) are driving safe: Canary is a free app that puts all the information in the hands of the parent. It offers textnotification any time a child texts, tweets,...
The Importance of Taking Pictures After a Car Accident.
When you are in a car accident, the steps needed to document the accident are probably the last thing on your mind. Your first thoughts are probably getting treatment for your injuries and how you are going to go back to work and get your vehicle fixed. While it may...
How Your Age Effects Your Application For Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Many people have questions about how their age would affect their application for disability. Some people have heard that it is harder to get disability the younger you are. This is true. There is a five step process to determine if a...
Can you get workers’ compensation benefits if you are in a car accident on your way to work?
Can I get workers compensation if I am in a car accident on my way to work? As a general rule, an employee who is going to or coming from work is generally not considered to be engaged in performing any service growing out of or incidental to employment, and...
How much does an attorney cost for a car accident case?
A big question many victims in car accidents have is how much it will cost to hire an attorney. Many people don’t even seek out an attorney because they don’t believe they can pay for one. Every attorney is different and has their own policy for charges. Most...
What are the rules to make sure there are no sleepy truck drivers?
Nearly 4000 people are killed each year in tractor-trailer accidents. The federal government established hours of service rules because truck driver fatigue is one of the highest causes of these tractor-trailer accidents in the United States. In a bid to provide the...
What in the world is a “Dram Shop” action?
When someone is injured by a drunk driver, they may recover damages from the drunk drivers’ car insurance company. They may also have a dram shop action against businesses that served the drunk driver alcohol when they person was visibly intoxicated or underage....
As SC Workers’ Compensation Act turns 80, Some Large Companies Want to Opt-Out..
[su_heading]South Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Act Turns 80 and Big Business is trying to Opt-Out.[/su_heading] The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission turned 80 year old on September 1, 2015. In light of the anniversary, the time is right for a review...
How long do I have to give notice to my employer that I hurt myself at work?
Sometimes injured workers do not report their on-the-job injury right away. There can be any number of reasons for delayed reporting. Sometimes a supervisor is not available. Sometimes the worker does not realize they are injured until later. The South Carolina...