I Have Long-Haul COVID-19 Symptoms and Cannot Work. What Can I Do?
If a person becomes infected with COVID-19, they may not realize that they can develop long-haul symptoms. Symptoms may persist for weeks or months after the initial bout of the…
I Have A Lot of Medical Bills and Lost Wages From Getting Covid. What Can I Do?
Recovering from the long-term financial damages of COVID may be harder than overcoming the physical effects of the virus. Many survivors face exorbitant medical bills and lost wages from when…
If I Get COVID-19 at Work, Can I Get Workers’ Compensation?
The COVID-19 pandemic changed people’s daily lives in the United States and, to a large degree, worldwide. People were put in a position of needing to take extra precautions to…
My Co-Worker Refuses to Get Vaccinated. Can I Sue Them If I Get COVID From Them?
The COVID-19 pandemic suddenly turned every workplace into a potentially dangerous one. Even those working in jobs that presented a low risk of injury or illness before the pandemic now…
How To Have a Safe Holiday Season
As we enter the holiday season, many people are debating whether it is safe enough to see their family for Christmas and New Years. While coronavirus testing has become readily…
Make the Best of Thanksgiving 2020
This year, Thanksgiving will be different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are plenty of ways to make the best of the holiday. Here are some recommendations on how…
Masks are in this Halloween
Pumpkins on doorsteps, pumpkin spice lattes, and a change in the weather mean Halloween is near! While 2020 has changed the way we celebrate holidays, this Halloween is sure to…
How Sports Returned Amidst The Pandemic
While most of the world experienced a sharp halt in social activities, the sports world was able to revive itself in the middle of the pandemic. Serving as one of…
Back-to-School Safety During Coronavirus Pandemic
The nationwide back-to-school campaign has been a topic of controversy over the past few months. Some parents are excited to have their children return to a school environment, while others…
Preparing For Back-to-School With Coronavirus
As coronavirus cases increase and we approach the beginning of the school year, parents all over the country wonder how to send their children to school safely. School systems feel…
Coronavirus Impact on South Carolina Nursing Homes
Nursing home abuse and coronavirus (COVID-19) have something in common: negligence. As the virus spread across South Carolina, numerous nursing home facilities and elderly care homes failed to properly protect…
Is It Safe to Visit My Doctor For Non-Coronavirus Care?
With the coronavirus pandemic mandating quarantine and social distancing, essential medical care is becoming more challenging to attain. Annual checkups are being postponed, elective surgeries are being put on hold,…
How to Have Summer Fun Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus has impacted the world in so many ways, and now that we’re approaching peak vacation season, many people are looking for alternative vacation ideas. Instead of taking a trip…
Staying Safe While Supporting Businesses
Coronavirus has slowed economic growth all around the globe. Businesses of all sizes have been waiting for the day that they can reopen and begin to financially recover from the…
How to Support Local Businesses During the Pandemic
2020 has been an incredibly eventful year so far. Specifically, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed lives worldwide. Everything from daily activities such as going to school, to major life…
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation and Coronavirus: Light Duty Workers Entitled to Benefits During Coronavirus Pandemic
Any employee who was working light duty but now cannot do so due to the coronavirus is entitled to temporary total disability payments through South Carolina workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation…
Coronavirus Concerns: Fired for Filing South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim
While understandable that employees are worried about losing their jobs during the coronavirus crisis, employees should know that their jobs are protected if they are injured on the job and…
The Coronavirus Outbreak at the Heartland Health Facility in Hanahan, South Carolina Illustrates the Dangers of Nursing Homes and the Coronavirus
A nursing home in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Heartland Health and Rehabilitation Care Center on Eagle Landing Boulevard in Hanahan, reportedly now has more coronavirus cases than any other nursing home…