In South Carolina, employers are not required to offer workers’ compensation benefits for independent contractors. However, there are specific circumstances for when an individual is considered an employee or a contracted worker, and employers may try to cheat the system by misclassifying employees as contractors to avoid payroll taxes and workers’ comp premiums. The South … Read More »
If you are living with a disability, you are likely receiving on-going medical treatment for your condition. While it can be costly to see a doctor on a regular basis, it is important to attend all appointments and take any prescribed medications to help with the pain and limitations you may experience with your disability. … Read More »
Getting into an auto accident can be a frightening experience. After making sure all parties are safe, the best course of action is making sure each driver is on the same page in terms of paperwork and insurance information. If you were injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault , you need to get … Read More »
If you were hurt at work, you should know you could be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits which you have rightfully earned as a hard-working employee. You may not know what workers’ comp benefits include, what you need to do to get them, or what your case could be worth. An experienced South Carolina Workers’ … Read More »
There are few things that can make you feel a greater sense of injustice than watching someone drive away after damaging your car or injuring you and your passengers. It’s not easy to know what to do in a situation where the person responsible for an accident runs away. Don’t throw your hands up and … Read More »
While it seems most people should know it is important to seek legal advice in the event of an injury, many people do not know to contact an attorney . Some people don’t know any lawyers, or believe their insurance company will take care of them; many people just don’t think they really need a … Read More »
As cycling becomes more and more popular, communities all over the country are grappling with how to manage an increasing number of bicycle-versus-car crashes. There have been several cyclist education and outreach programs in South Carolina aimed at letting people know, before they start pedaling, that they have to obey the same rules of the … Read More »
If you have been injured in a car accident, it could be tempting to take that initial offer from the insurance company. It’s quick and easy, and you’ll be finished with the whole ordeal. All too often, South Carolina auto accident victims end up with initial settlement offers that do not cover all of their … Read More »
The qualifying criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance is the same from state to state because it’s a federal program funded with your federal payroll tax dollars. The same money used to pay Social Security retirement benefits can be awarded early to disabled workers through this insurance program if you meet the criteria. Some state … Read More »
In the event of an accident, there will probably be a lot of thoughts going through your head. “Is anyone injured or hurt?” “Someone call the police!” “We need to trade insurance information.” In all of this excitement, some facts about the accident could be ignored or go unnoticed. It is very important to try … Read More »
