On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Mar 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Work injuries are not always sudden. Over time, repetitive motion or strain may be responsible for an injury. If your job requires repetitive movement and you believe you have sustained an injury while working, you may be able to receive medical and financial benefits...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Mar 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Many workers are required to operate a vehicle, walk alongside traffic or ride in a company car as part of their job duties. Our firm knows that this poses a number of risks, especially when it comes to traffic accidents. A lot of workers’ lives spiral out of...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Feb 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
No matter how safe the industry you work in may seem, the threat of suffering an on-the-job accident or developing a work-related injury is ever-present. You are willing to accept this risk due to the assumption that if you are hurt while working, your injury expenses...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Dec 19, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
There is a lot of hard work keeping communities in South Carolina moving the right direction. Factory workers, mechanics and others in high-risk jobs may know the price as well. This is why the Palmetto State has a series of laws and a state agency that guarantee...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Sep 29, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Many industries commonly contribute to hearing loss among countless Americans, but it is important to note that it is not required to work in a hazardous industry to put one’s hearing at risk. Hearing loss, including job-related hearing damage, is a prevalent...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Sep 26, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Many workers in California suffer from chronic back pain regardless of the field they work in. Even office workers can develop back injuries from moving office equipment or sitting for long periods of time on poorly designed chairs. Still, workers who perform manual...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jul 10, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Whether you work at a construction site, in a warehouse or at the office, you run the risk of receiving a traumatic brain injury while on the job. Within all industries across the United States, there are occasions where workers may slip-and-fall, trip over objects,...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | May 5, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in countless ways and impact workers across various fields. Some injuries result in temporary difficulties, while others lead to permanent hardships. In some cases, workers are able to return to their previous position after they have...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Dec 18, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
While it may not get too cold too often in South Carolina that does not mean there are no risks for hypothermia in outdoor work environments. According to the Mayo Clinic, hypothermia occurs when your body cannot keep itself warm enough because it is losing heat...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jul 5, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
If you get injured at work in South Carolina, your employer probably has workers’ compensation insurance that will pay for your injury. Most employers are required to carry this insurance on workers. Often, injuries are severe enough that you miss at least some...
