Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic there has been an increase in workers compensation cases in South Carolina. Workers comp covers injuries sustained in the workplace, such as a heavy equipment accident or a slip-and-fall. A lot of people are wondering if they can pursue benefits for illness acquired in their workplace. More specifically, they’re wondering “will …
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If you have been injured in an accident and you want to get an accident attorney to help you get compensation, there are a few things that you can do to help your case. Here are things that you should do before you meet with your accident attorney. Study the diagram from the police Many …
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What is cubital tunnel syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition primarily caused by the constriction of the ulnar nerve. This is mainly associated with the increased exposure of the elbow on hard surfaces or from increased flexion and extension movements. As a result, the pain you feel is similar to what you’d experience if …
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A lot of people get injured when they are on the job. This results in a lot of claims works accident cases for employers. When someone has been injured at work, there are things that they can do that may hurt their case if they decide to pursue it. Below are some of the most …
When people often think of workers compensation claims, they often think about things like an injured back. Or other, more obvious injuries that are suffered from something that happened at work. But there are other injuries that can happen at work that are just as devastating. That may not seem as obvious at first. Below …
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No one expects to sustain a serious injury at work, but it happens to thousands of South Carolina residents every year. The time immediately following the accident is stressful when you’re trying to recover. At the same time you don’t want to jeopardize filing workers’ compensation claims. At The Clardy Law Firm, it’s our job …
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When filing your social security disability claim, you probably have a list of reasons why you should be granted benefits. The truth is, no matter how valid a claim is, many claims are denied. Applicants also get stuck in the disability wait line. The average claim can take anywhere from 30-120 days to process. For …
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Although disability isn’t a subject that’s pleasant, it’s one that needs thoughtful consideration. According to studies, there’s a 25 percent chance you’ll become disabled before you reach retirement. If this should occur to you, you’ll have a better chance of getting your case won by hiring a social security disability lawyer. Advantages of Hiring a …
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A lot of people come into our office wondering why workers compensation programs aren’t regulated at a federal level. We’ve often wondered the same thing. To get a better understanding of workers compensation programs, it’s good to know why they exist in the first place. Risky Business – The Origin of Workers Compensation Programs The …
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The Short Answer…. Yes. If you’re suffering from depression, you can apply for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD benefits). That being said, the process could take at least a few months or maybe even years to get approved. How Social Security Benefits Define Depression Depression falls under the Affective Disorder category of the Social Security …
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