Protecting Yourself from Cold-Related Work Injuries
Cold weather can be dangerous for workers who are exposed outdoors or in poorly insulated work areas. Workers are at risk when temperatures drop below normal for their region and…
Attorney Malcolm Crosland Received President's Award from WILG
Attorney Malcolm Crosland received a President’s Award from the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) on September 25th, 2016 for exemplifying WILG’s mission by serving as Chairperson of WILG’s…
Social Security Disability Benefits and Workers' Compensation Offsets
A common question we get from many of our clients deals with the issue of filing for both workers' comp and social security disability benefits. Some injured workers who are…
Nurses Are Especially Susceptible to Work Related Injuries
Nurses are, many times, the front line of most medical facilities. Their responsibilities require proper skills to face some of the most unexpected challenges. Sadly, caring for their patients' health and safety can leave…
What Are My First Steps After a Workplace Accident?
If you have been hurt in a workplace accident in Charleston, it can be difficult to know just what to do. In South Carolina, workers are protected under the worker’s…
Are Your Medical Bills Piling up after an Auto Accident? Our Attorneys Can Help You
Are Your Medical Bills Piling up after an Auto Accident? Our Attorneys Can Help You Car accidents can bring a lot of stress, and if you have suffered injuries as…
Once-classified government documents help lawyers defend sick nuclear workers at S.C. complex
Lawyers are using once-classified government documents to defend potentially thousands of sick nuclear weapons workers and their families that should be eligible for federal benefits. The once-secret documents were released…
What Medical Compensation Will I Receive If I Am Injured On the Job?
If you are injured on the job, under South Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation system, you are entitled to all necessary medical treatment that is likely to lessen your disability. This treatment…
SlideShare: Workers' Compensation–What you Need to Know
Have you been injured while on the job? Knowing what to do next can seem like an enormous task. Luckily, we’ve gathered the important information for you! Click through our…
Attorney Michael Jordan Settles Complicated Injury Case
Recently, Attorney Michael Jordan settled a very complicated claim for $1,000,000.00 for a client that was injured when he was struck by a tractor trailer. His client worked as a…
Is My Car Accident Covered By Workers' Compensation?
We tend to think of car accidents and workers' compensation claims as two separate categories of personal injury law, but there can be a great deal of overlap between the…
Do You Need a South Carolina Work Injury Attorney?
Many South Carolina residents suffer an injury on the job without realizing they might need a work injury attorney to represent their interests. There are several different reasons you might…
South Carolina Publishes 2016 Workers' Comp Rates
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce has released its annual statistics concerning the average weekly wage for workers' compensation for 2016. From July 1, 2014, through June 30,…
Meehan to Speak at Workers' Comp Seminar in Charleston
Attorney Catie Meehan is excited to participate in the upcoming Fundamentals of Workers' Compensation seminar in Charleston, SC. The seminar, put on by Sterling Education Services, Inc., will provide information…
Akery Prevails in Difficult Workers' Comp Case
Attorney Benjamin W. Akery was recently able to secure a very large settlement for a roofer who was significantly injured while on the job. On January 12, 2013, our client,…
Crosland Fights for Disabled Workers' Comp Client
Recently, Attorney Malcolm Crosland prevailed in a unique workers’ compensation case resulting in a six figure recovery for our client who was made totally disabled by an on the job…
Documenting Brain Injuries for Workers' Comp
Workers’ compensation insurance, more commonly called workers’ comp, is meant to help injured workers and their families get back on their feet after an accident. But employers and their insurers…
Thomas White Settles Complicated Workers' Comp Case for $165,000
Thomas White recently settled a complicated Workers’ Compensation case for $165,000 after the workers’ comp carrier tried to deny his clients claim based on a preexisting condition. His client was working…