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Wells Fargo Is Using Arbitration to End Customer Suits

Wells Fargo Is Using Arbitration to End Customer Suits

Earlier this year, Wells Fargo admitted it had opened thousands of accounts without the consent of their customers and publically declared a reorganization in an effort to earn back the public’s trust. According to the New York Times, however, the bank is now using a legal technique called arbitration to quietly kill lawsuits that have been […]

Time Limits to File for Workers’ Compensation

Time Limits to File for Workers' Compensation

In order to be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, you must be aware of the various time limits that, if missed, can keep you out of the running for workers’ compensation. A good rule of thumb to follow is the sooner you file a claim, the better. In this blog, our Greenville workers’ compensation […]

What a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Should Do for You

What a Workers' Compensation Lawyer Should Do for You

If you’re an employee who has been injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to take legal action against your employer. Unfortunately, the reality is that even the most legitimate claims are denied in the workers’ compensation system by employers or insurance carriers. Because of this, many injured claimants find themselves facing a […]

South Carolina Adopts “Divided Premises” Rule

South Carolina Adopts Divided Premises Rule

A South Carolina Supreme Court decision has ruled that under the “divided premises” rule, an employee’s injury is compensable if he or she is traveling between two parts of an employer’s premises. In this blog, our Greenville workers’ compensation attorneys explain the rule in further detail. The state’s ruling comes from a case involving a […]

Handling a Deposition in Your Workers’ Compensation Case

Handling a Deposition in Your Workers' Compensation Case

At some point during your workers’ compensation case, it’s very likely that you’ll be asked to undergo a deposition. During this process, you’ll required to answer questions while under oath. The statements you record during your deposition will be recorded and used later on in your case. In this blog, our Greenville workers’ compensation attorney […]

New Labor Report Calls for Federal Oversight in Workers’ Comp Laws

New Labor Report Calls for Federal Oversight in Workers' Comp Laws

In a new report released by the Labor Department, “working people are at great risk of falling into poverty,” due to changes in state workers’ comp laws. Because of this, the Labor Department is asking for an exploration of federal oversight and federal minimum benefits. According to NPR, the report states that over the last 10 years, states […]

Understanding Our National Opioid Epidemic

Understanding Our National Opioid Epidemic

When most people think of “opiates,” dangerous narcotics like heroin likely come to mind. However, over the last few years, a new kind of legal opiate has been claiming the lives of thousands of Americans all over the country: opioid painkillers. Below, we take a closer look at this disturbing trend and what we can […]

New Federal Rule Will Allow Nursing Home Suits into Court

New Federal Rule Will Allow Nursing Home Suits into Court

This week, federal officials announced a new rule that will finally allow lawsuits against nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding to be submitted to court. Previously, these lawsuits had to be handled in private arbitration, a process that kept claims secret and limited the rights of the patients and families. As the New York […]

Online Sales Lead to Increase in Dog Bites

Online Sales Lead to Increase in Dog Bites

Amazon, Ebay, and other major online retailers have provided a much-needed influx of business for American delivery companies, including the US Postal Service that was on the verge of collapsing. While online shopping has made getting nearly anything delivered straight to your door amazingly convenient, it has also led to a sharp rise in dog […]

What is an Independent Medical Exam?

What is an Independent Medical Exam

When pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, you may be asked to undergo an independent medical exam (IME) if there is a dispute or disagreement regarding your injury and medical condition. The insurance company will appoint the doctor who performs the exam to determine the degree of permanent disability and what you should receive in benefits. In this […]