When a person is injured in a work-related accident, the employer may be held liable for the losses suffered by the employee. This is true when the employee is driving for work purposes or when the employee is injured while attending a work event.The going and coming...
Reducing workplace hazards in South Carolina
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 25, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Most South Carolina workers who are injured on the job are covered by their employer's workers' compensation insurance. When the number of claims rises, this could lead to an increase in premiums. In addition, a company may also lose money because of lost...
Gender bias in workers’ compensation claims
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 21, 2016 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Anyone could become injured or develop an illness while on the job, but even people who suffer from the same kind of ailment could receive different amounts when filing for workers' compensation. For instance, women in South Carolina and other states might be given...
OSHA strengthens rules protecting workplace injury reports
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 13, 2016 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, or OSHA, is a federal organization that bears primary responsibility for overseeing workplace safety in the state of North Carolina. They have recently instituted a set of rule changes that promise to safeguard a...
Options for victims of South Carolina truck accidents
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 11, 2016 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Going to court is not always necessary to receive compensation as a victim of a trucking accident that was caused by the negligence of the truck driver or company. Often, disputes are resolved before the parties involved end up in court, through different methods of...
Welding fumes and avoiding exposure injuries
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 8, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
A routine part of many South Carolina workers' jobs is welding, whether full- or part-time. While welding may seem like a normal part of the job, it is important that welders understand the risks that are involved if they are exposed to the fumes that are produced....
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