It happens more often than you would think: a person visits the property of another individual, or perhaps a business, and has a terrible slip and fall accident. They sustain serious injuries are facing huge medical bills, not to mention a great deal of pain. Does the injured individual have a right to compensation from […]
10 Facts You May Not Know About Workers’ Compensation
In South Carolina, workers’ compensation is a different area of law with its own regulations and statutes that dictate the benefits you may be entitled to if you are injured at work. The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act is used to determine how you will be compensated for your injury if you’re hurt at work […]
Nursing Home Slip and Fall Injuries: A Closer Look
Falls prompt many nursing home admissions, and subsequent falls keep many of these individuals from leaving. About 60 percent of nursing home residents fall every year, and a significant number of these people can no longer live independently. Elderly people are more at risk for fall injuries, and the resulting wounds are usually more severe. […]
Liability Issues in Uber/Ridesharing Claims
In just a few short years, Uber has expanded to almost forty million rides per month in the United States alone. A significant number of these drivers over-rely on GPS navigation and other devices, so they often have one eye on a gadget and one eye on the road. If an Uber or other rideshare […]
Electronic Evidence in Truck Crash Claims
Fully-loaded eighteen-wheelers often weigh more than 80,000 pounds. Furthermore, these vehicles usually carry several hundreds of gallons of highly-flammable diesel fuel. So, in a high-speed wreck, there is often little physical evidence left behind. The lack of evidence could be a problem for victims because the victim has the burden of proof in a negligence […]
Student Driver Car Accident
I Was Hit By A Student Driver! Or, alternatively, maybe you are the student driver. If you are involved in a car accident involving a student driver in South Carolina you should call a car accident lawyer right away. The Elrod Pope Law Firm tackles complicated legal cases every day. Our firm handles car accident […]
Workers’ Compensation for Nannies
Do I Need Insurance For My Nanny? Like many states, South Carolina does not require workers’ compensation insurance coverage for nannies (in most cases). Parents who have just one domestic employee are not legally required to take out workers’ compensation coverage. In fact, only 15 states and the District of Columbia require employers to have […]
Traveling With Your Dog In South Carolina
Driving With The Dog Many people have no idea that there may be laws affecting how they should travel with their dogs. Everyone loves their dog. Everyone wants their dog with them as much as possible. After all, what road trip is complete without Fido or Sadie? Just make sure you know what state laws […]
How Long Does a Car Accident Case Take in Rock Hill?
It’s common for car accident victims to wonder how long their claim will take. They have medical bills piling up, and they need compensation to pay for them. Also, no one wants a claim to drag on longer than it has to. While an attorney will try to work quickly to get you the full […]
The Importance of Medical Evidence in a Car Accident Claim
There is a lot of evidence that’s important for a car accident claim. This evidence is used to prove someone else was negligent, or acted carelessly, and that you are owed compensation for your injuries. While accident victims take pictures and gather eyewitness statements, all very important pieces of evidence, there is another type that […]
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