Attorney Venus Poe has been named as a Legal Elite of the Upstate 2021 by Greenville Business Magazine. Ms. Poe was chosen for inclusion in the category of Workers' Compensation attorneys. The South Carolina list is compiled annually by Greenville Business Magazine,...
Back to School Bus Safety in South Carolina
It seems like only yesterday the kids were embarking on their summer vacations, and now, in the wink of an eye, it’s almost time to go back to school. A large number of schoolchildren rely on a school bus to transport them to and from school. In fact, each year nearly...
Be Safe in the Pool This Summer
Swimming Pool Safety Summer is rapidly approaching and, with it, many people’s favorite summer pastime—swimming. While swimming and other water activities are, indeed, fun, the water can pose certain risks. Sadly, approximately ten people die each day from...
June is Fireworks Safety Month
June is Fireworks Safety Month: Be Aware and Stay Safe Independence Day and fireworks are virtually synonymous; however, fireworks can be quite dangerous. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in the month around the 4th of July, on average,...
VenusPoe.com goes Live
Fountain Inn, S.C. – Award-winning personal injury attorney Venus Poe, partner and founder of Venus Poe, PA, has launched a new website: VenusPoe.com “Our objective with the new site is to create an easy, informative experience for those seeking legal guidance related...
Are Temporary Workers entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits in South Carolina?
Are Temporary Workers Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits in South Carolina? Temporary workers are entitled to full workers’ compensation benefits in South Carolina. In general, if someone is injured at work while working at a temporary job, they are entitled...
What happens if I quit my job while receiving workers’ compensation benefits?
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 Mileage for my Travel to and From the Doctor for my Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you are injured on the job in South Carolina, your employer is responsible for your mileage to and from the doctor and pharmacy if the trip is more than 10 miles round trip from your home. Sometimes if you need to see a specialist, the specialist can be out of...
Understanding the Most Commonly Used South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Forms
Sometimes in a workers’ compensation case it can seem like everyone is speaking a special language that only they know. The South Carolina workers’ compensation system is form driven, meaning that most everything that is filed with the South Carolina Workers’...
Venus Poe Receives Outstanding 9.8 Rating on Avvo!
What is an Avvo Rating? The Avvo Rating is our effort to evaluate a lawyer’s background, based on the information we know about the lawyer. The rating is calculated using a mathematical model that considers the information shown in a lawyer’s profile, including a...