When you are involved in a workers’ compensation case, it’s not uncommon to feel powerless in the face of the Workers’ Compensation Commission or unclear on how the process works. ...
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Today we’re going back to basics with a look at an area of law that our firm handles regularly, Workers’ Compensation. What is Workers’ Comp? Workers’ Compensation is an insurance program administered by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission that is intended to protect both employee and employer. Employees who suffer injury while on the job, or develop medical conditions due to the nature of the job, can receive medical treatment and be compensated for their illnesses and injuries under the Workers’ Comp system. How does the Workers’ Comp program benefit both employee and...
Continue readingHow Does Workers’ Compensation Handle Mental Injury in South Carolina? Workers’ Compensation is designed to support employees who suffer accidents or injuries at work, or who develop illnesses directly related to their working conditions, as well as people who were dependent for support upon those killed in the course of employment. It’s easy to see how an employee who had a finger cut off on the factory line could be compensated for medical bills, lost wages and rehabilitation. But what about when the injuries are less visible, like mental injuries and mental illness? That’s what the South Carolina Senate is considering right...
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The Carolina Law Group is proud to announce the acceptance of two of its attorneys into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Nihar Patel and J. Matthew Whitehead were accepted into the highly selective group in December of 2015 and are now lifetime members. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is a group that extends membership only to attorneys who have won verdicts and settlements in the amount of $1 million or more. Matthew Whitehead and Nihar Patel join their colleague at The Carolina Law Group, Monty D. Desai, as members in the...
Continue readingWhat happens if you get into a car accident while you’re on the job in South Carolina? You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Here are five things to know about auto accidents and workers’ compensation:...
Continue readingWhile being selected for any elite list is an honor, being chosen by one's peers in the legal field is a valuable way to confirm that an attorney is dedicated to quality and the pursuit of justice. Monty Desai, Mitchell Byrd, Matt Whitehead, and Nihar Patel are four such attorneys, whose work ethic and personal concern for others comes through in everything they do....
Continue readingToday’s news brought us information about a tragic death at the new development at Main St. and Stone Ave. in Greenville. A workers’ compensation attorney can be critical during such a sad time, as burial expenses and other bills begin to mount due to the untimely death of an employed family member. Knowing your workers’ compensation rights as the family member of a deceased relative is critical. ...
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