On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jul 1, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
You recently injured yourself at work. Thankfully, your employer has workers’ compensation, but you just learned you no longer have a position with the company. Was your termination legal? To get an idea of the full scope of the legal case you have on your...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jun 6, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
South Carolina construction workers encounter on-the-job hazards every day, from fall risks to electrocution. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration explains that well-fitted personal protective equipment may safeguard workers against injuries resulting...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | May 12, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a program that allows workers to seek immediate coverage and benefits if they suffer an injury at work. Many workers have to use this coverage every year due to on-the-job accidents. They may make claims for any injuries that require medical...
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,...
