19 January

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What To Do If You’re Hurt In a Motorcycle Accident

Monty Desai | Partner & Attorney | The Carolina Law Group

If you’re hurt in a motorcycle accident, what you do at the scene and after can have a big impact on an insurance company or jury evaluates your personal injury claim. Here’s what you should do if you’re injured in a motorcycle accident in South Carolina. At The Scene of the Accident Call an ambulance to the scene if you or anyone else has been injured and needs immediate medical attention. Then call the police to the scene. Be honest with the investigating officer but be careful to not concede fault because a...

08 January

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What is Workers’ Comp?

in Blog, Workers' Compensation

Workers’ compensation is a state-run program that guarantees compensation to an employee injured or made ill on the job, regardless of fault. The workers’ comp system was developed to benefit both employee and employer. It removes the need for lawsuits and counter suits, which are often expensive, stressful, and time-consuming. Employees get the essential compensation they need to recover from their illness or injury, and employers don’t have to spend resources fighting lawsuits. Every state has a workers’ comp program. In South Carolina, the program is administered by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission (here). Here...

13 November

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Attorneys at The Carolina Law Group Named to 2017 Legal Elite of the Upstate

in Blog, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation

The Carolina Law Group is proud to announce that Matt Whitehead, Nihar Patel, and Mitchell Byrd have been named to the 2017 Legal Elite of the Upstate list, as reported in the August 2017 issue of Greenville Business Magazine. Nihar was listed among attorneys for criminal law, Mitchell was listed for workers’ compensation, and Matt was not only listed for personal injury, but received the most votes overall in the personal injury category....

03 November

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What Are Workplace Third-Party Liability Claims?

in Blog, Workers' Compensation

In South Carolina, when someone is injured on the job or suffers from an occupational disease, they can file a claim and receive compensation through their employer’s Workers’ Compensation program....

16 October

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Is It Elder Abuse? Recognizing Elder Abuse

in Blog, Personal Injury

The term “elder abuse” covers any kind of abuse of an elderly person. It is a topic that has gained increasing attention in the past few years as the population ages and people live longer. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports a prevalence of approximately 10%, but warns this figure is likely far lower than reality, as many cases go unreported....

13 October

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How Motorcycle Accidents are Different from Car Accidents

in Blog, Personal Injury

Like all motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents can cause injury, death, time off work, and reduced quality of life. What makes motorcycle accidents different from car and truck accidents is the higher level of risk associated with riding motorcycles and how those claims are fought after an accident happens....

15 September

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Possible Reasons Why Your SC Workers’ Comp Claim Was Denied

in Blog, Workers' Compensation

If your workers’ compensation claim in South Carolina was denied, don’t give up; here’s what to do next. One important step is to understand why it was denied so you and your workers’ compensation lawyer can address that reason. Here are some reasons your claim may have been denied in the first place....

01 September

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What To Do After You’re Injured In A Pedestrian Car Accident

in Blog, Personal Injury

Over 5,000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents every year across the U.S., and another 130,000 are injured, according to the CDC[1]. South Carolina was ranked #3 most dangerous state for pedestrians according to 2014 data from the NHTSA. With the number of pedestrian-car accidents so high, it is smart to know what steps you should take if you or a loved one are ever hit by a car in South Carolina. ...

What To Do If You’re Hurt In a Motorcycle Accident

What is Workers’ Comp?

Attorneys at The Carolina Law Group Named to 2017 Legal Elite of the Upstate

What Are Workplace Third-Party Liability Claims?

Is It Elder Abuse? Recognizing Elder Abuse

How Motorcycle Accidents are Different from Car Accidents

Possible Reasons Why Your SC Workers’ Comp Claim Was Denied

What To Do After You’re Injured In A Pedestrian Car Accident

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