Workers’ compensation is a program designed to compensate employees injured on the job, regardless of fault. If you’re seeking workers compensation from workers’ comp in South Carolina, you may wonder what kind of compensation you can expect to receive as a result of your injury or illness. What Does Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina Cover?…
Read MoreAlthough more difficult, it is possible to be compensated for traumatic brain injury from auto accidents. As with other injuries sustained in a traffic accident, compensation for traumatic brain injury (TBI) can come either through a settlement with the insurance company or, if necessary, by going to trial. Damages may include compensation for medical bills,…
Read MoreWorkers 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 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.…
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