Yes. Definitely. Absolutely. I once had someone tell me that they believed they could not get workers’ compensation for an on-the-job injury because they only worked part-time and did not “have benefits.” This thought could not be further from the truth. If you work...
4 Things a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Do (That You Probably Can’t)
Each year thousands of people get hurt while on the job. Workers’ compensation is a program that allows employees to be compensated for injuries that have occurred while they were working. Workers’ compensation provides a way to achieve monetary payment without the...
What Happens if Someone is Killed at Work?
Most states in the nation, including South Carolina, offer financial compensation if an employee is injured while at work. Compensation for injuries can range in severity and may even include death. If a worker dies while on a job site or while working, a company may...
How Your Age Affects Your Application for Social Security
When a person applies for Social Security based upon disability, they are stating to the Social Security Administration that they can no longer work and they feel they should be compensated accordingly. In rendering a decision as to whether or not an application for...
How to Receive Disability in Greenville, South Carolina for People with Mental Disorders
Applying for Social Security disability benefits (SSD) can be a frustrating and confusing process. There are a variety of ways someone can qualify and apply for SSD in South Carolina. One reason some people may qualify for SSD would be if you or a loved one suffers...
My Spouse was in a Car Accident. Can I get paid for my time out of work?
When someone is injured in a car accident, their spouse’s life also changes. Even though the spouse is not injured, they might be taking time off work to care of the victim or drive them to and from doctor’s appointments. You are also picking up the slack around the...
How a Workers Compensation Attorney Can Help You
If you are a Greenville employee who has sustained an injury on the job or become afflicted with a work-related illness, you may be eligible for workers compensation. Although your South Carolina employer will have workers’ compensation coverage and an established...
Wrongful Death Actions in South Carolina
If you have experienced the death of a loved one, you understand that you could be dealing with more than just emotions. If a loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s reckless or careless acts, you may be left with medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of...
What to do when injured at work?
Is my injury covered under workers’ compensation? Almost everyone who works for an employer with four or more regular employees is covered under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but they are rare. Even if it is...
Steps that will help your attorney with your car accident case
Attorneys can only work with the facts and evidence that they have in any case. You can help your attorney and your chances of getting fully compensated for your injuries if you take a few steps to get yourself better and document your damages. Stay at the scene. Do...