Why Get a Lawyer for Workers' Compensation?
Workers’ compensation is intended to help injured workers get back on their feet, both literally and figuratively, after an accident on the job. But too many employers try to deny…
Travel Expenses Covered by Workers' Compensation
When you file a claim for workers' compensation in South Carolina, you are seeking compensation for a variety of medical and job-related expenses. But did you know that in certain…
Key Differences Between Temporary and Permanent Disability
When you are the victim of a work-related injury, your workers' compensation claim will generally reimburse you for such costs as medical expenses, rehabilitation fees, and part of the wages…
South Carolina Senate Bill Would Boost Workers' Comp for First Responders
A bill currently in the South Carolina State Senate would make it easier for first responders to get workers' compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. This would make it…
7 Things You Must Do if Injured on the Job
In the state of South Carolina, people who are injured on the job almost always qualify for workers' compensation. However, it is possible for people to be denied their right…
Don't Fall Victim to these Common Workers' Comp Mistakes
Most of the time, the things that happen to us are in our control. But what happens when something happens that was out of your control? What if you are…
SC Senators Seek Help for First Responders with PTSD
A bipartisan group of South Carolina Senators are pushing to have a bill passed that would give workers’ compensation for first responders that suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder relating to…
How Long Do I Have to File for Workman's Comp?
When you are injured on the job in South Carolina, chances are you can file a workers' compensation claim. With a few exceptions, every employee in South Carolina is covered…
Crosland Secures Benefits for Bus Driver's Wife in Complicated Workers’ Compensation Case
Attorney Malcolm Crosland recently won a complicated appeal, in which he helped prove a deceased tour bus driver deserved workers’ compensation benefits. He also proved that the benefits should go…
SC Senator Pushes for Work Zone Safety Bill After Fatal Hit-and-Run
Berkeley County Senator Larry Grooms is pushing for more safety regulations around construction zones following an accident that killed 56-year-old Paul Lewis Fee, an employee of the South Carolina Department of…
What is a Work Injury?
If you live in or around Charleston and have suffered a work injury, the experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at the Steinberg Law Firm will work swiftly and skillfully to help…
Attorney Tom White Speaks About Workers' Comp Updates at Berkeley County Bar CLE
On Friday, February 27th, 2015, attorney Tom White gave a presentation on recent developments in Workers' Compensation in South Carolina at the Berkeley County Bar Association's annual CLE, "A Little…
Steinberg Law Firm Secures Workers' Comp Benefits for Client Who Tripped at Work
Last week, the South Carolina Supreme Court decided that workers who trip and fall at work are entitled to compensation for their injuries, even if the cause of the accident is…
New Law Requires Employers to File Fatal Workplace Accident Reports Within 8 Hours
According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,405 workers were killed on the job in the United States last year. Last Thursday, the government issued a new…
Steinberg Attorneys Selected for The Best Lawyers in America, 2015 Edition
Steinberg Law Firm attorneys David T. Pearlman and Malcolm M. Crosland have once again been selected by their peers to be included in the 2015 edition of The Best Lawyers…
Fear of Filing, Firing an Issue in Workers Comp
We’ve long heard from clients that they often avoid filing a Workers’ Comp claim out of fear of being fired. Sadly, that fear is born out of past experience (it’s…
Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Malcolm Crosland Achieves $225K Verdict for Injured Longshoreman
The Steinberg Law Firm is excited to announce that Charleston personal injury attorney Malcolm Crosland has successfully secured a $225,000.00 verdict for client Perry Dixon, a longshoreman who suffered severe hand…
5 Tips For Employers on Workers’ Compensation Coverage
Almost all employers are required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage. There are a number of workers’ compensation rules that may not be clear to employers. Listed are five tips…