Accidents, injuries, and illnesses can happen at any workplace, regardless of the employer’s safety measures and precautions. In such cases, employees are entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and other related costs. Workers’ compensation and disability benefits are two types of compensation available for employees who have suffered an injury or illness. Workers’ …
How Airbag Deployment Affects Your Car Accident Case
Car accidents can be devastating, resulting in serious injuries and sometimes even death. However, airbags can prevent or reduce the severity of injuries sustained in a car accident. Airbags are designed to deploy during an impact and cushion the driver and passengers. While airbags are a vital safety feature, their deployment can also have legal …
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death in South Carolina?
If a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence in South Carolina, you have up to three years to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Per South Carolina’s statute of limitations for wrongful death claims, you have three years from the date of your loved one’s death to pursue damages. If you wait more than …
Child Injury Statute of Limitations in South Carolina
Children are often more susceptible to injuries due to their natural curiosity and lack of experience. Parents and guardians need to understand their legal rights and options. The statute of limitations in South Carolina for child injury cases differs from those involving adults. Let us look at the child injury statute of limitations in South …
Claiming for a Child Hurt in a South Carolina Accident
When a child gets hurt in an accident, it can be a traumatic and challenging experience for the entire family. You may be overwhelmed with worry about your child’s well-being and future. Moreover, you may be grappling with the complexities of the legal system in South Carolina when seeking compensation for your child’s injuries. This …
What Are the Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a severe injury that happens when a person suffers a hard impact to the head. TBIs can seriously disrupt normal brain function, such as by decreasing cognitive ability. A TBI can be spotted by looking at its symptoms. The symptoms of a TBI vary based on how severe the …
How to Prepare for a Workers’ Compensation Vocational Interview
Workers’ compensation is insurance that benefits employees who have been injured on the job or have developed an occupational disease. These benefits include medical treatment, lost wages, and vocational rehabilitation services. Vocational rehabilitation is a process that helps injured workers return to work or find new employment that is suitable for their abilities and limitations. …
What to Do When Workers’ Compensation Does Not Cover Damages
It is more common than you might think for insurance companies to deny work injury victims the benefits they deserve. Fortunately, with help from an experienced workers’ compensation attorney, you can get help dealing with the insurance company. You can take several steps when workers’ comp does not sufficiently meet your needs. Here is more …
How to Document a Workers’ Compensation Injury
After being involved in a work-related accident, documenting your injury is critical if you hope to maximize the compensation you win through your workers’ comp claim. While your worker’s compensation attorney can handle the insurance company, it is essential to do what you can to document the severity of your injuries and the impact they …
How Non-Work-Related Injuries Can Impact a Workers’ Compensation Claim
You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits when you have been involved in a work-related accident. However, you can guarantee that having a pre-existing condition or another non-work-related injury will influence how the insurance company handles your claim. Since insurers lose money every time they settle a workers’ comp claim, you can expect them …
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