If you think you’re not receiving all the compensation you deserve after a workplace injury or accident, you should start looking for a workers’ compensation lawyer. You’ll come to find that many workers compensation lawyers will give you an initial consultation at no cost. While this seems like a good deal, you do need to …
In the state of South Carolina, employers are required to purchase worker’s compensation coverage for their employees. This coverage is there to help If you’re injured on the job and you’re entitled to make a claim for worker’s compensation benefits. Unfortunately, just because you can make a claim, that doesn’t mean your employer is going …
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When people hear the words workers compensation, they often will think of someone injuring their back or slipping and falling at work. But there are a lot of compensation claims that workers make that are not visible to the people around them. Below are 6 common types of occupational illnesses and injuries that workers comp …
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When it comes to workers comp for farmhands, many people think of things like warehouse jobs where someone hurts his/her back or slips and falls. But workers can be hurt even on a farm in ways which may surprise you. Below are three dangerous gases which can cause injuries and lead to workers comp for …
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The state of South Carolina expects every employer to maintain a safe workplace for their employees. Unfortunately, despite all the safety measures companies use to protect their workers, accidents still happen. Whether you work at a desk or in the middle of a construction site, you have the right to be protected. That being said, …
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Have you suffered a motor vehicle accident involving a large truck? If so, you’re one of thousands of people who experience truck accidents every year – people who are often left with serious financial and emotional costs in the aftermath. But was the truck driver at fault for your accident? That’s the question that really …
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, restaurants and food establishments in South Carolina have been limited to providing takeout and delivery options only. But a lot of people are wondering if ordering out can make you sick. Here are the best ways to keep yourself safe and informed, while also supporting your favorite local eateries. Is it …
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South Carolina businesses continue to remain open following Governor McMaster’s objection to issuing a statewide shutdown of non-essential businesses and services. In Thursday’s press briefing, McMaster stated he wouldn’t issue a stay-at-home order unless science and state data justifies it. Despite this, 3 major cities in our state, Greenville included, are taking the issue into …
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As the coronavirus continues to spread, more and more states are starting to shut down. In addition to issuing “stay and home” (shelter in place) orders. Earlier this week, on Monday, Governor Henry McMaster stated the idea of a shelter in place order for the state of South Carolina isn’t off the table. While the …
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The deer population in South Carolina is estimated at around 730,000, and deer collisions account for a high number of auto accidents in the state — over 3,000 in 2019. So what are you supposed to do if you hit a deer? Do you have to report a deer hit in South Carolina, and what …
