A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a severe injury that happens when a person suffers a hard impact to the head. TBIs can seriously disrupt normal brain function, such as by decreasing cognitive ability. A TBI can be spotted by looking at its symptoms. The symptoms of a TBI vary based on how severe the …
Workers’ compensation is insurance that benefits employees who have been injured on the job or have developed an occupational disease. These benefits include medical treatment, lost wages, and vocational rehabilitation services. Vocational rehabilitation is a process that helps injured workers return to work or find new employment that is suitable for their abilities and limitations. …
It is more common than you might think for insurance companies to deny work injury victims the benefits they deserve. Fortunately, with help from an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer, you can get help dealing with the insurance company. You can take several steps when workers’ comp does not sufficiently meet your needs. Here is more …
After being involved in a work-related accident, documenting your injury is critical if you hope to maximize the compensation you win through your workers’ comp claim. While your worker’s compensation lawyer can handle the insurance company, it is essential to do what you can to document the severity of your injuries and the impact they have …
You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits when you have been involved in a work-related accident. However, you can guarantee that having a pre-existing condition or another non-work-related injury will influence how the insurance company handles your claim. Since insurers lose money every time they settle a workers’ comp claim, you can expect them …
Workers’ compensation is a crucial aspect of employment law, a system that ensures employees receive compensation for work-related injuries or illnesses. In most states, workers’ compensation laws require employers to benefit employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. These benefits typically cover medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. As an employer, it is essential …
Report the accident by calling the nearest police department or 911. Even if it is a minor collision, you should still report the accident to protect yourself in case of a liability claim by the other party. Safety first. Get out of the roadway. Each year hundreds of pedestrians in South Carolina are injured or …
An actionable personal injury occurs when a person is injured because someone else was careless or negligent. The injury may be to your body, your mind, or your emotions. A personal injury can occur when someone is injured in a car or truck, a motorcycle, a bicycle, a boat, or someone else’s vehicle on someone …
We have been closely and continuously monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. After carefully considering the best interests of our clients and staff, and in order to most effectively serve our clients with little disruption, we have made the proactive decision to limit in person access by the public at all of our office locations. We will …
If you are familiar with Facebook, you are probably familiar with quizzes like these. They seem fun and innocent but what you might not realize is once you answer the questions giving them personal information, it’s open to the public. There’s no way to know who is looking at your answers or how they are being used. Because of this, experts are warning you to take a step back and think about what you’re sharing.
