If you’re injured on the job in South Carolina and you’re covered under workers’ compensation, it’s vital to report your workplace injury in a timely manner in order to get the compensation you’re entitled to under the law. Here’s how to report a workplace injury in South Carolina, plus how long you have to report an injury....
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A pedestrian safety zone is a designated area on or by a roadway that focuses on pedestrian safety. They’re typically found in areas with high foot traffic such as tourist locations, shopping areas, and school zones, or in areas that see a disproportionately high number of pedestrian accidents. The purpose is to reduce injuries and fatalities from pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian safety is of special interest to us, since South Carolina was found to be #13 among states with the most pedestrian fatalities 2010-2019, according to a 2021 study by Smart Growth America using data from the NHTSA. Particularly bad, Greenville-Anderson-Maudlin, SC...
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If you’ve been charged with a drug- or alcohol-related offense, you might be wondering how long the offense will stay on your record. Will a drug-related charge or alcohol-related charge stay on your criminal record forever? Or can you look forward to a time when your record will be clear? The answer is that it depends on the state and on the specific charge. Here’s what to know about how long alcohol- and drug-related offenses stay on your record in South Carolina....
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An EB-1 visa is an employment-based (“EB”) visa. It’s one of many different kinds of visas that non-U.S. citizens can apply for in order to live and work in the U.S. How is the EB-1 visa different from other kinds of visas, and who can apply for one?...
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If you’ve been injured at work, you might be wondering if you can sue your employer over your injury. The answer is usually no. Instead, you can apply for compensation through the state’s workers’ compensation program to get compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other costs associated with your injury....
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Each year, the U.S. approves thousands of applications for asylum, giving people from all over the world a chance to start a new life free from fear of persecution and torture. (Read more about asylum on our blog here.) Individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. due to persecution or credible fear of persecution in their home country have three ways three ways to obtain asylum protection in the U.S. Let’s look at each one in turn. ...
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“Asylum” in the legal sense is a process in which a person who believes their life is in danger due to circumstances in their own country can seek protection and refuge in another country. In the U.S., asylum is often a long and difficult legal process which can be complicated by cultural and political issues. However, it is a worthwhile process for many, as each year tens of thousands of people are granted asylum in the U.S. and are legally allowed to stay and build a life free from fear and persecution. Here’s what you need to know about seeking...
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Is carpal tunnel considered a workplace injury that is covered under workers’ compensation in South Carolina? Yes, it can be. Here’s what to know about whether carpal tunnel, or, more correctly, carpal tunnel syndrome, is considered a workplace injury that’s eligible for compensation....
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