If you are injured on the job and are written out of work by your doctor, your employer must start paying you for your loss time from work on your eight missed day. In other words, if you are out of work for more than seven days, payments will come from your...
13 Things you can do to take charge of Your Car Accident Case.
1. Stay at the scene. Do not leave the scene after an accident, even if it is minor. Leaving the scene of an accident could result in criminal charges. 2.Check on everyone. Keep your cool and check to make sure everyone is alright. If someone is injured, do not...
How to Pick the Right Nursing Home for Your Parent
Looking for a nursing home for your parent is a stressful time. You want to make the right decision by placing your parent in an affordable, safe environment. How much does the facility cost? Nursing home care is expensive; to be sure, the average cost of a nursing...
Is My Employer Responsible For My Back Injury Caused by Lifting at Work?
Back injuries are one of the most common work related injuries. According to the United States Department of Labor, in 2015, musculoskeletal disorders , such as sprains or strains resulting from overexertion in lifting, accounted for 31 percent of the total cases for...
5 Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in South Carolina
It is autumn in South Carolina, which means more people are riding their motorcycles is the wonderful cooler air The federal government estimates that per mile traveled in 2014, the number of deaths on motorcycles was over 27 times the number in cars. Motorcycle...