If you get hurt on the job, workers' compensation can save you from the crushing costs of medical care and lost wages and even help you find a new job if necessary.But what if you are not on the job-site when you get hurt?The short answer is that you are not eligible...
Month: February 2018
SC Trucking Accident Attorneys in Myrtle Beach
Accidents involving commercial trucks are different. Big trucks cause more damage, more injuries, and more deaths than any other kind of vehicle.Almost 4,000 people died and 83,000 were injured in the 415,000 trucking accidents reported to police in 2015, according to...
4 rules employers must follow when it comes to workers’ comp
If you are a South Carolina employee who suffered injuries in an accident at work, you may be wondering about your rights and options regarding recovery. The aftermath of a serious work accident can be difficult and overwhelming, but you could have a rightful claim to...
Mistakes in your estate plan could be problematic in the future
For South Carolina readers, having an estate plan in place is practical, regardless of age, health status or the size of the estate. For many, drafting a simple will is enough to protect financial interests and shield loved ones from complications in the future....
Using Expert Witnesses in an Auto Accident Case
There are reasons to be wary of using expert witnesses. They can be expensive. And their job is not to argue your case - they are paid to provide objective facts and analysis.But, as technology changes faster and faster, expert witnesses are often critical to the...
Can I File for Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) After a Guilty Plea in SC?
You went to court, you pled guilty, and you were sentenced to prison... is there any way to undo the conviction now? Post-Conviction Relief in SC is available after any conviction whether it was a plea or trial, if the PCR is filed within the one-year statute of...
How do I Get an Accident Report in SC?
Information is the most important tool you have when you file a SC personal injury lawsuit after a car accident. And, of all the information you gather after an accident, the police report may be the most important.The investigating officer should give you a copy of...
Horry County is Going to Sue Drug Companies for the Opioid Epidemic
Horry County is taking the war on pharmaceutical drug makers to court. The county announced plans to team up with Marion County, which filed a lawsuit in January claiming that Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp., and McKesson Corp. have directly caused South...
Self-Driving Cars are Having Trouble Seeing Bicycles…
It's hard enough getting people who drive cars to share the road with bicyclists. How in the world will we convince computers that drive cars to share the road?Although we hope that self-driving cars will eventually reduce the number of auto accidents in SC, they are...
Can I Get My SC Marijuana Conviction Expunged?
Several states have legalized marijuana over the past few years, and legal sales are set to begin in at least one more state this year. But what happens to the millions of people who are haunted by convictions that happened before the law changed? That depends on...
