If you’ve been injured on the job, filing a worker’s compensation claim can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. At The Clardy Law Firm, we often meet people who are unsure of how to proceed with their workers com claim, r are afraid of meeting resistance from their employer during the process. Since we have …
Safe driving tips are hardly ever in short supply. The internet overflows with advice on the benefits of wearing seat-belts and the dangers of texting while driving. How about some new safe driving tips that could save you from filing an insurance claim or even potentially save your life? One of the most useful tips …
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Why are there lawyers that specialize not just in vehicle accidents but tractor truck accidents in particular? It’s because tractor truck accidents are far more complicated than car accidents. Factors That Play into Tractor Truck Accident Cases The South Carolina Commercial Motor Traffic Collision Fact Book (2009) recorded higher instances of tractor truck (big rig) …
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Although any accident can be deadly, truck accidents are usually much more serious. Truck accidents are happening more often, especially in South Carolina, which is poorly ranked for safe roads. The larger the truck, the more serious the accident. Hauling and transport trucks are massive, and due to their back-end load and size, they cannot …
Between 2013 and 2017, fatalities from truck accidents in South Carolina rose 32.7 percent. South Carolina Department of Public Safety data collected from that time period shows that across the board, disregarding traffic signs, speeding, not yielding the right of way, and driving under the influence are primary contributing factors in vehicle accidents. That means …
A collision involving an emergency vehicle is devastating. In many cases, South Carolina truck accidents involving ambulances, fire trucks, and other emergency response vehicles are fatal for both parties involved. How Common Are Collisions with Ambulances? A 2015 article released by ems.gov analyzed 20 years of nationwide data and determined that about 4,500 accidents involve …
When you’re injured as a result of someone else’s actions, you may be entitled to a personal injury settlement from the at-fault person’s insurance company. When reviewing your settlement claims, you will likely encounter the phrase “pain and suffering.” It is a common topic of discussion in personal injury law, and it’s a topic with …
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When you’ve been injured while working, you may be entitled to your workers’ compensation settlement from your company. But to maximize the value of your settlement, it’s important you learn more about the process and about the steps involved. Our team has decades of experience helping clients settle workers’ comp cases. In this new post, …
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If you’re injured at work and workers compensation won’t pay for surgery, you’re probably wondering what options you have available to get the recovery you need for your medical expenses and lost wages. Chances are likely that you were able to get your workers compensation claim approved but you’re battling with the insurance company to …
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If you’ve been injured at work, you may be entitled under South Carolina law to a workers’ compensation settlement from your company. But to maximize the value of your settlement, it’s important you learn more about the process and the steps involved. Our team has decades of experience helping clients settle workers comp claims. In …
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