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What legal rights does one have if they get hurt at work in South Carolina?

South Carolina workers are generally unaware of the legal rights of a person injured on the job. If you are injured at work, you can take advantage of all these legal rights, but only if you are aware of the entire process.  All South Carolina employers must have compensation insurance to cover the medical care of their employees. Any business with more than four workers must have compensation insurance to protect its employees. The benefits are not just for the employees but their dependents as well.  If the employer or the insurance company refuses to provide compensation by any chance, one

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What Influences How Much You’ll Receive After a South Carolina Motorcycle Crash?

What Influences How Much You’ll Receive After a South Carolina Motorcycle Crash When motorcycle crashes occur, victims are often left wondering how much their case will be worth. This article reviews some of the unique issues that arise in motorcycle accidents that can end up deciding the amount of compensation you receive.  Bias Can End Up Influencing the Compensation You Receive A bias exists against individuals who ride motorcycles. As a result, when motorcycle crashes occur, many people still end up placing blame on the motorcyclist. This bias can end up creating various obstacles in pursuing the compensation that injured motorcyclists

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Who Is Liable in a Borrowed Car Accident?

It is a common practice for car owners to lend their vehicles to other drivers when the need arises. For example, relatives or friends visiting from out of town may borrow your vehicle to get around. Similarly, a roommate or co-worker may ask to borrow your car to make a quick trip. While you may not hesitate to let others borrow your vehicle, the possibility of an accident occurring should at least cross your mind. What exactly happens in this situation? Also, what should you do if the borrowed car in an accident belongs to you? Our South Carolina car accident lawyers give

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What Are My Legal Options After a Slip and Fall Accident?

A slip and fall accident can lead to substantial medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering for victims. These types of injuries are extremely common, particularly for older adults who are prone to broken bones. From 2007 through 2016, slip and fall death rates increased 30% for older adults. Proving Negligence A slip and fall case is more complicated than most people think. It is not as simple as slipping and falling on someone’s property and getting a payout. In fact, there are several elements that must be proven in a slip and fall case for the other party to

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What Should I Know About Motorcycle Lane Splitting in South Carolina?

Since motorcycle lane splitting in South Carolina remains illegal, many people have no idea what it actually is. Simply put, motorcycle lane splitting refers to motorcyclists who drive between two lanes of traffic. This often involves driving on the median lines that separate lanes and the cars in them. Under S.C. Code § 56-5-3640, South Carolina currently prohibits motorcycle lane splitting. Any motorcyclist that is caught lane splitting will receive a citation. However, motorcyclists in South Carolina should be aware that lane splitting is different than lane sharing. Lane sharing occurs when two motorcyclists drive within the same lane of traffic.

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Do I Need a VA Disability Lawyer?

Our South Carolina Disability Lawyers Explain When to Hire Legal Help Millions of U.S. veterans are currently living with disabilities caused by their time in the service. For some of these individuals, it is simply not possible to work a normal job. A person with severe PTSD may take years before they can return to a workplace, if they ever do. A person with burn injuries or amputations will likely not be able to perform many work tasks. It is for this reason that we have disability benefits for veterans. Unfortunately, disability benefits are a difficult prospect for many veterans, especially

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When Is the Driver Responsible After a Self-Driving Car Accident? Part 2

When Is the Driver Responsible After a Self-Driving Car Accident? At this stage of self-driving technology, the driver is still generally responsible for any accidents that occur while he or she is behind the wheel. Most autonomous vehicles alert the driver to disengage autonomous mode and take control of the vehicle when a crash is imminent or when conditions are unsafe. Many crashes happen due to drivers disregarding these warnings. Self-driving vehicles are not fully autonomous. Until this changes, and cars do not require input from someone behind the wheel, any accident investigation is likely to assign fault to the driver.

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8 Motorcycle Safety Tips For New Riders

  Riding a motorcycle comes with risks. In 2018, there were 4985 motorcyclists were killed in accidents. But there are steps you can take to make riding safer. If you ride a motorcycle or are considering buying one, here are some tips to stay safe on the road. Wear bright colors. Black is the color of choice for many bikers, but it can make motorcyclists nearly invisible on the road. Riding conspicuously means riding safely. When choosing riding gear, opt for bright colors like red or yellow instead of black. Proceed through intersections with caution. Intersections are particularly dangerous to motorcyclists. Drivers

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How Long Does a Medical Malpractice Case Take?

Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Explain Case Length Factors Preventable medical errors are a leading cause of death in the United States. Depending on who you ask, medical errors kill an estimated 251,000 to 440,000 people in the U.S. each year. The famous British Medical Journal study puts the number of annual deaths at 251,000 while the Journal of Patient Safety estimates more than 400,000 patients die from medical errors each year. Patients affected by medical errors or their family members may be able to recover compensation for their damages by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Whether South Carolina law considers a

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Do I Need a Truck Accident Attorney?

Truck Accidents in the United States Did you know that over 37,000 people die in road crashes each year in the United States alone? Even more, are injured or disabled in road crashes in the United States, 2.35 million people are injured/disabled annually. Approximately 4,000 of these crash-related fatalities are a direct result of crashes involving large trucks. Large trucks refer to 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, cement trucks, buses, etc.… These trucks can cause catastrophic damage when involved in a collision due to their substantial size. Often, large truck crashes lead to significant injuries or death. The number of large truck crashes that

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