If you file a personal injury claim for an injury you sustained as the result of another person’s negligence, you may find that your claim never makes it to trial. This is not uncommon. Most personal injury cases settle outside of court during the negotiations...
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What should I know about workers’ comp laws in South Carolina?
Most employers in South Carolina must have workers' compensation insurance in case one of their staff suffers from work-related injuries. According to the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission, injured employees have certain rights and obligations when...
Applying for workers’ compensation after a traumatic injury
People who work physical jobs such as construction have an elevated risk of traumatic employment injuries. If you or a loved one has an accident on the job, you can file a claim for workers' compensation benefits in South Carolina. Review the application process for...
A fall from a ladder, a broken shoulder and workers’ compensation
Perhaps you have worked as a roofing contractor for years and never experienced injuries more serious than a bruised knee and an ankle sprain. However, your recent fall from a ladder left you with a broken shoulder. What are the next steps in filing a claim for...
What are the dangers of eating while driving?
Most Americans are aware that drunk driving is a crime for a good reason. Additionally, most drivers know that distractions like cell phones can cause serious accidents on the roads. However, some forms of distracted driving are a lot more innocuous-seeming than...
What should I know about SC IID laws?
Every state in the country has strong laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and South Carolina is no exception. Just like every other state in the nation, South Carolina also has specific parameters where individuals the courts convict of...
Is this a sign of a TBI?
If you know someone who has suffered a blow to the head, you need to keep an eye out for potential signs of a brain injury. These often accompany head injuries and can put the victim at great personal risk. In particular, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have a...
What are the common characteristics of a fatal auto accident?
Accidents can happen at any time no matter the situation, but there are some common factors that tend to be present in fatal auto accidents. Knowing these factors may not prevent you from ever having a crash, but they can help you to be a more informed driver. You may...
Support for families when loved ones die at work
There are certain types of jobs that carry inherent risks for danger. Along with fishing jobs, electrical and factory work, and certain public service duties, such as police or fire fighting work, construction workers are typically listed among those most at risk for...
Is it possible to fight assault and battery charges?
You were out with your friends, doing your thing, really minding your own business. Then, out of the blue, it seems, someone approaches your party, exchanges words and a fight starts. Before you know it, you find yourself in police cuffs and charged with assault and...
