Understand the process of filing a South Carolina Workers Compensation Claim Workers compensation is in place to provide cash benefits and medical care to workers who’ve suffered an injury or illness at work. Employees who sustain an injury in South Carolina can file for workers comp benefits under a no fault system. A no fault …
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If you’ve been in an accident with someone who was driving under the influence (DUI), you might wonder how much you’ll receive in a DUI settlement. Unfortunately, there’s no “average” DUI accident settlement, as no two accidents are the same. However, there are common factors present in every case that inform your settlement after getting …
We’re pleased to announce that some of our attorneys have been selected as part of the 2022 Legal Elite! The Legal Elite is the only regional awards program in South Carolina that gives every active attorney a fair opportunity to participate. Local attorneys nominate members of their own firm but are also required to nominate …
Most people injured in the workplace in South Carolina are entitled to compensation for their injuries. Injured employees are able able to apply for workers’ comp benefits following their work-related injury. If you’ve suffered from an injury in your workplace, it’s important that you seek help. An experienced workers’ comp attorney can help to protect …
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Out of all commercial motor vehicles involved in traffic collisions in South Carolina, 83.3% are transport vehicles. In 2020, 6,474 vehicles used for transporting property were involved in accidents, with an additional 4,697 commercial trucks used for construction or maintenance involved in crashes. While the numbers certainly aren’t as significant as the 110 thousand automobiles …
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Injuries Caused By Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle accidents can be incredibly serious – often fatal! Even the safest of drivers and riders face danger on the roads. Motorcycle crash stats The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 are injured in crashes involving distracted drivers every day! …
Workplace accidents are inevitable. You might experience an accident due to a defective piece of equipment while performing your job. You might slip and fall in your workplace. Your employer may neglect to give you the proper training you need to perform your job safely. No matter the cause, if you find yourself to be …
Must Have Items For Your Car Accident Emergencies You may think that accidents are random happenings over which you have no control. To some extent, that is true, because you can’t predict if another car is going to run into you. But in many cases, you can prevent minor annoyances and inconveniences from escalating into …
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If you’re curious about under his or her employer’s workers’ comp insurance, the employee’s injury must have occurred as a result of a work-related accident or occupational disease. But what does that mean exactly? The Clardy Law Firm is here to help you break it down. Injury and personal injury defined The South Carolina Workers’ …
So you’ve been in an accident and suffered severe injuries. Chances are that — sooner than later — you’ll be contacted by an insurance adjuster to obtain a statement about what happened. The insurance company will use this statement to determine how much your settlement offer should be. Then, they’ll come back to you with …
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