Don’t be fooled when the insurance company or your employer tries to trick you by saying that your ineligible for workers’ comp benefits because you didn’t notify your employer of your injury on the same day that it happened. Employees have 90 days following an accident to give notice of an injury. Although being timely …
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There are usually a lot of questions regarding workers’ comp benefits for independent contractors. Unfortunately, most workers’ comp claims filed by these types of workers are denied because independent contractors are not considered employees. Some employers misclassify their workers as independent contractors to reduce payroll costs. If your employer has misclassified you, you may be …
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What is a workers compensation settlement? A workers comp settlement is offered to an injured employee to help cover medical expenses and lost wages. It’s a lump-sum payment and a decision that an injured worker shouldn’t make without considering all options. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before accepting the workers compensation settlements …
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An injured employee may be requested by his/her employer (or their insurance company) to have an independent medical evaluation (IME) done. What is an independent medical evaluation? Under South Carolina law, the party that pays out your workers’ compensation benefits (meaning your employer or their insurance company) can ask you to have an independent medical …
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A semi-truck accident often involves a commercial vehicle and an smaller car or truck. This type of accident can cause injury or death, giving the sheer size of the semi-truck compared to the other vehicle. If you’ve been injured in a semi-truck accident, don’t hesitate to call the experienced truck accident lawyers of The Clardy …
Nearly everyday hundreds of people are killed or injured in auto accidents attributed to a distracted driver. Drivers like you can prevent these types of accidents by remaining focused and attentive while on the road. Here are a few tips to keep you from becoming a distracted driver so you can keep yourself and others …
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An aggressive driver is someone that endangers other people with his or her actions on the road. In fact, the majority of vehicle fatalities are the result of a aggressive driving. There are things you can do to protect yourself and your passengers. Here are 4 tips to help you avoid an aggressive driver and …
Whether you’ve been stuck in heavy traffic or gotten cut off by someone yakking on their cell phone, chances are you’ve probably experienced some degree of road rage as a driver. This is completely normal. But some drivers take it a bit too far. Their road rage may result in actions that endanger the lives …
After a car accident, you may be wondering if you should file an auto accident claim. As part of your claim, you’ll need to be able to prove a couple of things in order to receive compensation. One, you’ll need to be able to show that you’ve suffered damages. Two, you’ll need to be able …
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Summer is the season of road construction, so don’t be surprised that the number of auto accidents involving road construction collisions increases during this time of year. Driving in work zones can pose a danger to both drivers and construction workers. There are a variety of variables that can cause accidents that trigger serious or …
