The complex process and piles of paperwork needed to file a Veterans Disability claim can create an overwhelming experience if you are trying to apply for VA benefits. There are many forms and documents required to properly file a Veteran’s Disability claim, but do no fret; here is a comprehensive list that can help ease … Read More »
Many members of the armed forces have experienced some kind of injury or illness from active duty. In reparation for these sacrifices, the US Department of Veterans Affairs dispenses compensation for the issues caused by disability. According to the VA website, your eligibility for Veterans Disability may rely on these factors: 1. First, your you … Read More »
Being injured on the job can sometimes result in your ability to file for a worker’s compensation claim. This is compensation for your injury for medical care and other expenses you may incur after an accident on the job. Sometimes, you may be working with a third party consultant or employer – someone you are … Read More »
Employers and insurance companies can sometimes delay or deny a workers’ compensation claim. There are many reasons for this – sometimes, there isn’t enough information; sometimes, there is a mishandling of evidence; and sometimes, the insurance companies just want to save money. Regardless of why your claim is denied, it often generates anxiety and issues. … Read More »
Imagine you are in a traffic jam and you need to get into the next lane. You check, but you cannot see if there is oncoming traffic. The person next to you, understanding you need to get across, waves you in, showing that there is an opening. You turn, but end up colliding with a … Read More »
On Tuesday, February 4 th, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed a new bill that would require moped drivers to wear a reflective vest. Additionally, mopeds would have to be equipped with a continuously flashing tail light. The new bill would also prohibit mopeds from driving on roads where the speed limit is more … Read More »
After serving in the military, many veterans experience PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. The traumatic experiences of war and military combat can generate a persistent anxiety in service members. Once the service member completes their service, there is often a “What’s next?” feeling, which can be confusing when dealing with PTSD. Most Veterans’ Hospitals have … Read More »
On May 14 th, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety announced that it is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to launch a new campaign aimed at getting more people to buckle up and wear seat belts in South Carolina. The campaign – Buckle Up, South Carolina – is designed to reduce … Read More »
In recent years, trucking companies have been trying to distance themselves from any kind of liability in trucking accidents. New federal laws, however, have been combating this complication in order to hold trucking companies responsible for their actions. Why are truck accidents complicated? An accident involving a truck is complicated because there are a lot … Read More »
Retired Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter will soon become the first South Carolinian to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military honor awarded to service members who demonstrate acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. Carpenter – a 24-year-old Marine Corps veteran … Read More »
