Sometimes people decide to leave their employment in the middle of a workers’ compensation case. Several factors come in to play when someone quits. Sometimes when you go back to work after a work injury, you may feel like the job and boss are making it extra hard on...
Can I get workers’ compensation Permanent disability award for scaring?
Each workers’ compensation case has three parts. The first is to insure that the injured worker gets medical care for any injuries related to the on-the-job accident. Second, is to get temporary disability benefits for any loss time from work. The third and final...
How do I receive a settlement for my child that was injured in a car accident?
How do I receive a settlement for my child that was injured in a car accident? One of the most rewarding and heartbreaking type of cases we work on involve car accidents where a child is injured. There are many special considerations when it comes to settlements...
What to bring to meet your attorney for your social security disability case.
When you first meet an attorney to discuss your Social Security Disability case you should make sure you are prepared to help your new attorney help you. Any and all paperwork you have received or sent to the Social Security Administration; A list of any and all...
OSHAs Top 10 Most Cited Violations for 2015
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released the top 10 most cited violations for 2015. OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. Congress created OSHA in 1970 to help insure the the health and safety of workers on...
What happens if someone hits me in an automobile that does not have insurance?
According to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, every driver in the state must carry liability insurance. In South Carolina, each vehicle registered in the state must have a minimum of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in insurance...
Preventable “never events” cost patients and hospitals
According to the National Quality Forum (NQF), “never events” are errors in medical care that are clearly identifiable, preventable, and serious in their consequences for patients, and that indicate a real problem in the safety and credibility of a health care...
How much should I get paid while I’m out on the Worker’s Compensation in south Carolina
If the authorized doctor has written you out of work due to a work-related injury, you should get paid by your employer a weekly wage. How much you are paid depends on what you were making prior to your on-the-job accident. Your workers’ compensation rate is...
What should I do if someone I love dies in a car accident in South Carolina?
If someone you love dies in a car accident in South Carolina, it may be hard to know what to do. Once you have come through the initial shock of the death, you may wonder how you were going to pay for any funeral bills, medical bills or support loved ones left in the...
Four ways Tractor-Trailer Accidents Differ From Accidents Involving Only Cars
In 2013 (the last year data is available), seventy-one percent of people killed in large-truck crashes were occupants of the other vehicles. If you or a loved one is involved in a accident in South Carolina with a tractor-trailer there are a few things that you need...