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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
02
Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]