Workers compensation is an exclusive remedy system, meaning that it’s the only way a covered employee can get compensated by an employer for injuries or illness sustained on the job. It’s also a no-fault system, meaning that employees are entitled to benefits no matter who caused the accident. The system may appear to be straightforward,…
Read MoreIf you believe one of these myths, you could end up with less car wreck compensation than you’re entitled to. Myth #1 I can rely on the police report to show who was at fault in the wreck. If the police report from your accident clearly states that the other driver broke traffic laws, then…
Read MoreBicyclists, be careful on the roads. Overall, bicycle riders have a higher risk of injury and death than do motor vehicle drivers, according to the CDC. The risks around bicycle accidents are even higher for cyclists on the roads in South Carolina, which SCDOT reports has been one of the most dangerous states for cyclists…
Read MoreThere’s no time to delay when you have been injured at work. While you have two years to file a workers’ compensation claim in South Carolina, you have only 90 days to report an accident at work, and the sooner you start, the better. Though you are not obligated by law to do anything within…
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents involving trucks like tractor-trailers and other large commercial trucks are often significantly different from accidents involving only passenger cars. If you have been involved in an accident with a truck, it’s important for you to know how it’s different and how a personal injury attorney with experience in trucking accidents can help.…
Read MoreWorkers Comp Law in South Carolina Most of the time, decisions made in other states don’t affect us here in South Carolina. Sometimes, though, the decisions are so big, they could have an impact on our own workers’ comp law. A recent decision from the Supreme Court in the state of Oklahoma is one of…
Read MoreA hit and run accident is what it sounds like: Someone hits an object, a person, or another vehicle with their vehicle and leaves the scene of the accident without identifying themselves before the police arrive. Unfortunately, hit and runs aren’t all that uncommon. Sometimes the perpetrator is identified and arrested, as in this July…
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