Cops are people too, which means that sometimes they can make mistakes. It also means they live busy lives. If you’ve been involved in a car accident where only minor damage occurred, it’s unlikely that the police will even show up. Most local police stations simply don’t have the resources to tend to every fender-bender …
Imagine you’re driving an 18-wheeler and trying to haul thousands of pounds of cargo. Your vehicle is about 16 times the size and weight of the average car. How do you think you’d do without the proper training as an untrained truck driver? There’s a reason truck drivers need special training and certification before they’re …
Hazmat Spills & Road Safety Hazmat is short for hazardous material. These materials are any flammable or poisonous products, including biological, chemical, radiological, and physical, that could pose a threat to people, animals, or the environment if released without the right safety precautions. Many 18-wheelers carry loads that are dangerous and considered hazmat, including common …
Being involved in an auto accident can be a scary and overwhelming experience, especially if the other driver refuses to share their insurance information with you. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t worry. We have a few tips to offer you to ensure you’ll get the compensation you deserve from at-fault driver who …
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As an employee, you’re entitled to a safe working environment. It’s your employer’s job to prevent dangerous work conditions, provide you and your coworkers with the right protective equipment you need, and train employees about the hazards they may encounter on the job. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) inspects and investigates workplaces to …
By now, people are aware that the use of a seat belt ensures that they are safe when they’re driving or riding as a passenger in a vehicle. Your safety belt is your primary defence against injury in the event of an auto accident. Yet, despite the inherent safety features, many people choose not to …
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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