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South Carolina Law on Dog Bite Responsibility Per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year with most dog bite victims being children between the ages of five and nine. Of these bites, nearly...
It seems like only yesterday the kids were embarking on their summer vacations, and now, in the wink of an eye, it’s almost time to go back to school. A large number of schoolchildren rely on a school bus to transport them to and from school. In fact, each year nearly...
Tips for Improving Motorcycle Safety—For Everyone Because motorcycles are much smaller than other vehicles, motorcycle accidents are oftentimes the result of another driver not being able to see the bike and, consequently, pulling out in front of or turning into the...
What Type of Injuries May Qualify for South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Benefits? Generally speaking, any injury you suffer while performing your normal work duties may entitle you to workers’ compensation benefits. Some exceptions apply, such as if you were...
Workers’ Compensation and Office-Related Injuries: What is Covered? Workplace injuries can be stressful, severe, and life-changing. Such injuries can range from a slip and fall to an accident with workplace equipment to repetitive stress injuries and beyond. All South...
How much of your medical expenses for Worker’s Compensation cover if you are injured in a work-related accident South Carolina? The Worker’s Compensation carrier should cover 100% of your medical expenses for any injury you suffer as a result of a work-related injury...
Who is Covered Under Worker’s Compensation in South Carolina? Employees of companies in South Carolina who have four or more regular employees are covered under the South Carolina Worker’s Compensation Act, with a few exceptions. The act defines “employee” broadly....
The Troubling Connection Between Understaffing in South Carolina Nursing Homes and Neglect/Abuse Across the U.S., many nursing homes are severely understaffed, thus endangering their residents’ health and welfare. In fact, as many as 95 percent of nursing homes are...
Tips for Driving Safely in Rainy Weather While many people think—and worry about—winter driving—especially in areas that receive considerable snowfall and other winter hazards—far less consideration is given to spring and summer rainy weather driving. While showers...
Upstate South Carolina 4th of July Events Well, it’s that time of year again—time for Independence Day and the wonderful events across the U.S. to celebrate our nation’s independence. In upstate South Carolina, there are a number of fun 4th of July events scheduled...
