If you suffer an injury at work, you may worry about supporting yourself and your family. After all, depending on the nature of your injury, you may not be able to perform your job duties. You also may not be physically capable of doing any other job. The workers'...
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Who is at fault in car-bicycle accidents?
Whether for commuting to work or school, exercising or just for fun, bicycles are a popular mode of transportation. Increasing numbers of cyclists mean an increase in potential accidents. Collisions between motor vehicles and bicycles often occur in urban areas,...
Accidents and autonomous vehicles
Technology in cars is evolving at a swift pace. Self-driving or autonomous vehicles are rolling off assembly lines and onto roads across the country. How safe are they? According to statistics, self-driving automobiles are susceptible to crashes. Crash rates in these...
When landlord negligence leads to injury
If your landlord knows the banister is loose but doesn't repair it and you sustain an injury, he may be liable. But what if you have reported the lights are out in the walkway to your apartment, your landlord fails to replace the bulbs, and you get injured by a...
When your child experiences an injury at school or camp
You expect your child to stay safe when spending time away from home. Unfortunately, sometimes serious injuries occur at school, camp, public pools and other family-oriented locations. Review the factors that determine responsibility for medical expenses when a child...
Work-related injuries often cause psychological trauma
Despite personal protective equipment and safety training, workplace injuries remain a common occurrence in the U.S. In fact, in 2019 alone, private employers reported 2.8 million non-fatal work-related injuries and illnesses. Even if you do not work in a hazardous...
Examples of work-related repetitive stress injuries
Certain occupations require workers to perform the same physical activity over and over again during the course of a workday. As a result of continual strain on one or more body parts, a worker may suffer a repetitive stress injury. People sometimes dismiss the...
On-the-job injury, financial survival and finding new work
If you suffer an injury on the job you likely qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. However, if your injury prevents you from returning to the workforce, how will you survive financially and how do you go about finding a new job? Income benefits If you sustain...
Who pays for my medical care after an auto wreck?
If you have been in a car crash, you should seek medical care even if you feel fine. Some injuries can remain hidden for days or weeks after the wreck. Address small aches and pains early so that they do not become serious issues. Unfortunately, you may hesitate to...
Know what information to gather after an auto collision
With over 3.5 million drivers sharing the road in South Carolina, it is hardly surprising that accidents happen. Unfortunately, even safe drivers cannot control the behavior of other motorists who may be distracted, impaired or simply reckless. According to the South...