Bad Faith Insurance Claims Explained
Bad Faith Insurance Claims Explained When you purchase an insurance policy, you expect to be covered when disaster strikes. This is why you pay your monthly premiums. If something like an auto accident, personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage occurs, you can file a claim and recoup money needed for medical bills, repairs, or […]
Do I Need a Workers Comp Lawyer?
What is Workers’ Compensation? Many of us are living paycheck to paycheck. Now, imagine that you are severely injured at work. You may have savings that you can utilize for a short while; however, it is likely that it will not sustain your family for long. Therefore, we have Workers’ Compensation. Workers’ Compensation is a […]
Troubling News About Traffic Accidents in South Carolina
(Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash) According to the 2015 South Carolina Crash Statistics Clock, there is a traffic collision: taking place in our state every 3.9 minutes causing injuries every 13.9 minutes in South Carolina, with someone being injured every 9 minutes damaging property in South Carolina every 5.5 minutes leading to at least one fatality every […]
South Carolina Farming Hazards and How to Prevent Them
South Carolina contains nearly five million acres of farm land, broken down into more than 25,200 farms. The average size of a farm in our state is 197 acres. With this much farm land, it isn’t surprising that accidents occur and, in 2015, an average of six out of every 100 agriculture workers were injured […]
We Welcome Attorney Justin Jones to Our Rock Hill Office
The Law Offices of F. Craig Wilkerson are thrilled to announce that Justin Jones is now working in our Rock Hill office. Justin is a personal injury attorney and he will be handling civil litigation and personal injury cases for our firm. “I started in December, right around Christmas,” Justin says. “People told me that, […]
Lancaster, South Carolina: Attractions Close to Home
We have recently shared posts about Rock Hill attractions that are worth visiting and enjoying – and now it’s time to highlight some of the best of Lancaster. The Craft Stand The Craft Stand is the go-to site in Lancaster for lovers of craft beer. Here’s a snippet about the owners: “Tired of the crowds and […]
Fort Mill, South Carolina: Attractions Close to Home
If you’re looking for entertaining ways to spend the weekend or evenings and still stay close to home, here are several recommendations. Anne Springs Close Greenway This 2,100-acre nature preserve in Fort Mill provides plenty of space for nearly any outdoor activity you can think of. The Greenway has three different trail systems for hiking, […]
Rock Hill, South Carolina: Attractions Close to Home
Summer time is when people often travel to visit attractions that are further from home. When autumn arrives, school and work schedules often get busier, so here are reminders about entertaining ways to spend time while staying closer to home. Main Street Children’s Museum This museum offers educational activities and creative play opportunities for kids […]
Lancaster Attorney Shares Logging and Forestry Workplace Hazards
Timber products are South Carolina’s most valuable agriculture product, and this industry provides many jobs in our state. On the other hand, logging and forestry consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries for workers in the United States. For every 100,000 loggers, over 100 lose their lives every year. Here are five tips […]
Rock Hill Attorney Shares Top Three Warehouse Hazards
Warehouse workers face a higher-than-average rate of nonfatal workplace injuries. In fact, in 2015, 38,400 warehouse workers were injured on the job. It’s important to keep yourself safe at work by learning about some of the most common hazards faced along with how to prevent them. Hazardous Chemicals Warehouse workers can receive chemical burns if […]