July 27, 2022 / Workers’ Compensation

Impairment Rating Guide for South Carolina Workers’ Compensation

Author: Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys

You may be eligible for a workers’ compensation impairment rating if you get injured at work. In South Carolina, this is an objective calculation that determines the extent of your injury and how it impacts your ability to perform daily life activities. Whether the rating is for medical treatment or settlement purposes, it’s essential to understand how […]

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June 27, 2022 / Personal Injury

What Is The Average Compensation For An NEC Lawsuit?

Author: Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening disease that affects premature infants and occurs in about 1 out of every 1000 births. The condition occurs when the intestine becomes damaged and inflamed, leading to perforation of the bowel wall. And the root cause? The use of cow milk-based formulas and nutritional boosters in babies born prematurely. […]

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June 3, 2021 / Car Accidents

What Are the Disqualifications for a CDL License in SC?

Author: Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys

Largely because of the ongoing truck driver shortage, officials estimate that the industry will need a million new drivers over the next ten years just to keep up with current demand. This projected job growth has many people asking about qualifications for a CDL. In South Carolina, it usually takes between four and six months to obtain […]

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May 17, 2018 / Personal Injury

How Do You Determine the Value of a Scar in a Personal Injury Claim?

Author: Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys

Any car accidents that results in injuries may pose the risk of permanent scarring. If the airbag deploys and strikes the driver in the face, there may be cuts or residual scars.  A passenger may cut themselves on glass from a broken window or windshield. In the case of serious injuries that require surgery, there is almost […]

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