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Can I Be Fired for Filing A Workers’ Comp Claim in South Carolina?

I’ve got a workers’ compensation claim — do my checks stop at Maximum Medical Improvement?

December 2, 2016
If you have a workers’ compensation claim which is open and you are drawing weekly checks — either temporary total disability if you are completely out of work or temporary partial disability if you are able to work but making less money than before — you should continue to draw your weekly checks without any […]
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Can I Be Fired for Filing A Workers’ Comp Claim in South Carolina?

December 1, 2016
This question seems to come up more frequently than most. Often, I hear clients expressing concern about whether or not they can be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim. And unfortunately it’s kind of a good news, bad news situation. The good news is that you cannot be fired for filing a workman’s compensation […]
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Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available When You Are Injured While on Break?

November 30, 2016
What happens if you are on break—in the washroom, outside smoking, on a short walk or simply taking a few minutes away from your desk—and you get injured? Will workers’ compensation cover such injuries, from falls to cuts and so on?   This type of work injury falls under the comfort rule and personal convenience […]
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What to Expect When Attending a Social Security Disability Hearing

When dealing with a Social Security Disability hearing, many people aren’t actually sure what to expect out of the proceedings. You might be expecting the type of courtroom proceeding you see on television: big wood-paneled rooms, the judge sitting on an elevated platform, a jury, and an opposing lawyer. It’s an intimidating image to say […]
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Is Not Wearing a Seatbelt Considered Contributory Negligence?

November 28, 2016
In North Carolina, it’s illegal to not wear a seat belt. Regardless of age, or whether you’re the driver or a passenger, everyone is required to wear a seat belt. We’ve all seen the ad campaigns and the “click it or ticket” slogan to encourage drivers to wear their seatbelts, and hopefully this is a […]
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