Many people carry insurance with just the minimum coverage amounts because it costs less in premiums and/or they believe the state-mandated minimums are enough. However, it’s important to understand that the bare minimum amounts of coverage may not be enough to fully protect you in many cases. Here’s why....
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If you’ve been in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you probably filed a claim with the auto insurance company of the at-fault driver or maybe even your own auto insurance company. While most auto accident cases are handled this way, sometimes the injured party chooses to file a civil suit instead....
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South Carolina takes people driving without a valid driver’s license very seriously. You must have a valid driver’s license to drive in this state, and the consequences if you don’t can in some cases be severe. Learn more about them here....
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If you’re experiencing back pain on the job, you may be wondering if your back pain is covered by workers’ compensation here in South Carolina. Let’s look at when back pain is and isn’t covered, and some of the challenges of getting treatment for back pain covered by workers’ comp....
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A recent study published in the journal Gerontology found that residents in for-profit nursing homes are almost twice as likely to experience substandard care and neglect compared to residents in similar, non-profit facilities. This highlights a growing problem across the country: elder abuse in long-term care facilities....
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In May, the New York Times reported on the dangers of keyless ignition cars. These cars start at the push of a button as long as the key fob is nearby, no traditional key required. Modern and convenient, yes, but also potentially deadly. According to the New York Times, this feature has led to a number of unintentional deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning. The exact number of deaths is unknown, but more than two dozen deaths in this manner have been confirmed, while dozens more injuries have been reported. While absolute...
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The Carolina Law Group is honored to have been named Readers’ Choice 2018 Best Law Firm by The Greer Citizen. We work hard to serve the members of our community in upstate South Carolina in the practice of personal injury law, workers’ compensation, criminal defense, and immigration law....
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South Carolina is used to being recognized for things like having wonderful cuisine, beautiful beaches, and great quality of life, but there’s another thing we’re known for: bad drivers and unsafe roads. Greer was recently named the #1 worst city in the US for driver safety, as ranked by the online insurance comparison site Insurify. South Carolina is one of the worst states for speeding and has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the country. There are over 100,000 collisions in this state every year. But what causes all those crashes? Here...
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