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What Is Comparative Negligence In South Carolina?

Matt Whitehead | The Carolina Law Group

What Is Comparative Negligence In South Carolina? Let’s say you were in a car accident with a driver in another vehicle. Both of you have suffered injuries and have sustained damage to your cars. Both of you are looking at big expenses. And both of you were partially responsible for the accident. What happens now? Who can recover damages? Who’s on the hook for paying those damages? What Happens When More Than One Person Is at Fault? Different states figure out the answers to these questions differently. A few states follow a rule of...

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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...

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What is Workers’ Comp?

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If you’ve been injured on the job or developed an illness due to your working conditions, you may have some questions about workers’ compensation in South Carolina. What is workers’ comp? How does it work? What does it cover? Am I entitled to benefits? Read on for a brief overview of the workers’ comp program in South Carolina. What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a state-run program that guarantees financial compensation to an employee injured or made ill on the job. Workers’ comp also provides benefits to the survivors of employees who have...

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

2017 Legal Elite of the Upstate

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....

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Is It Elder Abuse? Recognizing Elder Abuse

Matt Whitehead | The Carolina Law Group

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....

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