Although the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation system may appear straightforward, it can be complex and difficult to navigate if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here are some common mistakes in workers’ comp cases and how you can avoid them....
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The Workers’ Compensation system in South Carolina provides compensation to employees who have been injured or become ill in the course of their job. In order for a workers’ comp claim to be successful, it needs to be shown that the employee was harmed while on the job. While this may be relatively easy when it comes to an acute injury, it becomes more challenging with respect to an occupational disease...
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Premises liability is the liability a property owner has relating to that property. Property owners have a basic duty of care to ensure that their property is safe for others coming onto their property, and if this duty of care is breached and someone is injured as a result, they may be liable for damages. Here are some examples of premises liability cases and what it takes to win one as the injured party....
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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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