SlideShare: Workers' Compensation–What you Need to Know
Have you been injured while on the job? Knowing what to do next can seem like an enormous task. Luckily, we’ve gathered the important information for you! Click through our…
Attorney Michael Jordan Settles Complicated Injury Case
Recently, Attorney Michael Jordan settled a very complicated claim for $1,000,000.00 for a client that was injured when he was struck by a tractor trailer. His client worked as a…
Is My Car Accident Covered By Workers' Compensation?
We tend to think of car accidents and workers' compensation claims as two separate categories of personal injury law, but there can be a great deal of overlap between the…
Do You Need a South Carolina Work Injury Attorney?
Many South Carolina residents suffer an injury on the job without realizing they might need a work injury attorney to represent their interests. There are several different reasons you might…
South Carolina Publishes 2016 Workers' Comp Rates
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce has released its annual statistics concerning the average weekly wage for workers' compensation for 2016. From July 1, 2014, through June 30,…
Meehan to Speak at Workers' Comp Seminar in Charleston
Attorney Catie Meehan is excited to participate in the upcoming Fundamentals of Workers' Compensation seminar in Charleston, SC. The seminar, put on by Sterling Education Services, Inc., will provide information…
Akery Prevails in Difficult Workers' Comp Case
Attorney Benjamin W. Akery was recently able to secure a very large settlement for a roofer who was significantly injured while on the job. On January 12, 2013, our client,…
Crosland Fights for Disabled Workers' Comp Client
Recently, Attorney Malcolm Crosland prevailed in a unique workers’ compensation case resulting in a six figure recovery for our client who was made totally disabled by an on the job…
Documenting Brain Injuries for Workers' Comp
Workers’ compensation insurance, more commonly called workers’ comp, is meant to help injured workers and their families get back on their feet after an accident. But employers and their insurers…
Thomas White Settles Complicated Workers' Comp Case for $165,000
Thomas White recently settled a complicated Workers’ Compensation case for $165,000 after the workers’ comp carrier tried to deny his clients claim based on a preexisting condition. His client was working…
Why Get a Lawyer for Workers' Compensation?
Workers’ compensation is intended to help injured workers get back on their feet, both literally and figuratively, after an accident on the job. But too many employers try to deny…
Travel Expenses Covered by Workers' Compensation
When you file a claim for workers' compensation in South Carolina, you are seeking compensation for a variety of medical and job-related expenses. But did you know that in certain…
Key Differences Between Temporary and Permanent Disability
When you are the victim of a work-related injury, your workers' compensation claim will generally reimburse you for such costs as medical expenses, rehabilitation fees, and part of the wages…
South Carolina Senate Bill Would Boost Workers' Comp for First Responders
A bill currently in the South Carolina State Senate would make it easier for first responders to get workers' compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. This would make it…
7 Things You Must Do if Injured on the Job
In the state of South Carolina, people who are injured on the job almost always qualify for workers' compensation. However, it is possible for people to be denied their right…
Don't Fall Victim to these Common Workers' Comp Mistakes
Most of the time, the things that happen to us are in our control. But what happens when something happens that was out of your control? What if you are…
SC Senators Seek Help for First Responders with PTSD
A bipartisan group of South Carolina Senators are pushing to have a bill passed that would give workers’ compensation for first responders that suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder relating to…
How Long Do I Have to File for Workman's Comp?
When you are injured on the job in South Carolina, chances are you can file a workers' compensation claim. With a few exceptions, every employee in South Carolina is covered…