Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
February 4th, 2018
The Train Collision In Columbia Was Preventable
The train collision that occurred in Columbia on Feburary 4, 2018 was preventable. It seems like negligent conduct is to blame for this tragic event A train switch that was apparently locked in the wrong position is being blamed by federal investigators for a train collision early Sunday that killed two people and injured up… Read More
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
February 4th, 2018
Columbia Cayce South Carolina Train Accident Attorneys – Train Collision on February 4, 2018
Amtrak, CSX train collision in South Carolina leaves 2 dead, 115+ injured On Sunday morning, February 4, 2018, two people were killed in a crash involving a freight train and an Amtrak passenger train early Sunday in Columbia South Carolina, as the trains were traveling through the town of Cayce. Amtrak Train 91 was traveling… Read More
Workers Compensation
January 4th, 2018
Don’t Let Them Lie- Workers Compensation Is a No Fault System
We often help people who have been told by their employer or the insurance company their on-the-job accident “has been denied by workers comp because they failed to follow a safety rule.” Sometimes employers mistakenly mislead employees into thinking that they can’t bring a claim as a compensable workers compensation accident because the accident occurred… Read More
Workers Compensation
December 21st, 2017
Workers Compensation FAQ: Do I get reimbursed for my travel expenses when I go to the doctor?
Question: Do I get reimbursed for my travel expenses when I go to the doctor? Answer: Yes, if the round trip distance is more than ten miles from your home. Effective August 23, 2004, the South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission has approved allowance for trips to a pharmacy if the round trip distance is more than ten miles… Read More
Workers Compensation
December 21st, 2017
I got hurt at work what should I do?
Have you been hurt on the job? Here is the best advice for what to do if you have been injured at work: 1. Report the Injury to your Employer Report all injures at work to your employer immediately and request medical treatment, if needed. If you do not report the injury within 90 days… Read More
Workers Compensation
December 5th, 2017
Deadline to Give Notice of an Injury in Worker’s Compensation
When is it too late to give notice of an injury? Answer: After 90 days of the injury! You may have heard this in connection with an accident you had at work from your employer or their insurance carrier. “I’m sorry. Because you did not report your injury immediately on the day it happened your… Read More
Truck Accident
December 3rd, 2017
A truck collision is worth contacting an attorney
It is important to contact an attorney following a trucking collision. The insurance claims adjuster that may contact you is not looking out for your best interest. The insurance claims adjuster is helping to make sure the trucking company and its insurance carrier compensations you the least as possible, or not at all. You need the… Read More
Truck Accident
December 3rd, 2017
Tips on What to Do After a Truck Collision
HAVE YOU BEEN SEVERELY INJURED IN A TRUCK ACCIDENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA? Here are some quick tips that we tell most clients: Seek medical attention for yourself before attempting to do anything else. Often time injuries can manifest several hours or days after a collision once the adrenaline and initial shock of the trauma wears… Read More
Dog Bites
December 3rd, 2017
Dog attacks and kills a child in South Carolina
On December 1, 2017, a child was killed in Cherokee County, South Carolina after being attacked by dogs, reported the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. According to the reporte, an 8-year-old boy was walking with another child between homes on Daniel Morgan School Rd. when three dogs began attacking the victim. He was pronounced dead at the… Read More
Workers Compensation
October 24th, 2017
SC Worker’s Compensation Answers: Am I stuck with the Workers Compensation Doctor?
Close up photo of a handcuffed doctor hands Question: Do I have to use the workers comp insurance doctor? Answer: This is a question that we often hear from individuals who are dissatisfied with the medical care they been receiving from their employer’s worker’s compensation insurance carrier. For individuals who choose to go through this… Read More
