Almost every employee is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits with just a few exceptions. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION? In the state of South Carolina, you must be an “employee” in order to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Your eligibility, however, depends on whether you’re considered an employee or an independent contractor to your …
It might seem a little daunting to have to walk into your workers’ compensation attorney’s office to get help with your case. Here are a few tips to help you know what to expect. How long is the appointment? Your first appointment with your workers’ compensation attorney might take between 30 minutes to about an hour. …
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Now that you know a bit about what to expect during your first appointment with your workers’ comp lawyer you might be curious about what he or she has in store for you. Here a few things that your lawyer may require you to sign. Medical releases In almost every case, your workers’ comp lawyer will need to …
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Sharing The Road With Semi-Trucks Did you know about 76% of commercial vehicle accidents are caused by drivers in passenger cars? While many times these accidents are caused by distracted drivers, a lot of these accidents occur because drivers don’t know how to properly drive around large vehicles. Semis face a lot of limitations that …
Common Workers Compensation Claim Mistakes Not Reporting Your Accident ASAP If you have a workplace accident, you need to report it immediately. Your chance of receiving a fair settlement decreases the longer you wait. Avoiding The Doctor If you’re injured on the job, don’t hesitate to visit a doctor. A visit to the doctor helps …
COPD – A workplace injury? When you think of a workplace injury, you probably think of an injury caused by an immediate accident. But what if the injury isn’t immediate? Lung problems can develop over time as a result of poor workplace safety practices. COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is not a disease itself. …
There are many aspects to great car accidents attorneys. Here are some. Accidents on the roads remain tragically common, and in some places are even rising, including here in South Carolina, where there were 604 fatal crashes in 2021 and 690 so far this year. It’s clear that the roads — and the way we …
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Motorcyclist Safety Driving next a motorcycle is different than driving next to other vehicles. Motorcycles are often smaller and harder to see. They don’t have the safety of metal framing, seatbelts, or airbags to protect the rider in a vehicle collision. This is why drivers need to learn how to share the road with cyclists …
Having a personal injury lawyer by your side fighting for your rights in a personal injury case can substantially impact the outcome and your success. Just as in the medical field where there are different types of doctors with different areas of focus, so too are there varying types of attorneys who work in the …
We examine the reasons why hiring a personal injury lawyer can give you the best chance of success. Accidents happen. It’s a fact of life. But when an accident occurs that wasn’t your fault and leaves you with injuries, you have a right under the law to seek justice and compensation against the person or …
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