Blog Posts in February, 2011
Posted on Feb 22, 2011 By James Snell
If you are injured in a car wreck at work you have the potential for two separate legal claims. If you are injured in an accident arising out of the course of your employment you may qualify for ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2011 By James Snell
The minimum amount of liability insurance required to be maintained in South Carolina is $25,000. Liability coverage is the amount of money an insurance company is required to pay if the policy holder ...
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Posted on Feb 19, 2011 By James Snell
When you initially apply for Social Security disability benefits the first review of your claim are made by state employees attempting to apply Social Security rules. The typical time frame to have ...
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Posted on Feb 18, 2011 By James Snell
Yes, older workers can qualify for disability benefits. In fact it may be easier in many cases for an older work to receive benefits that it would for a comparably impaired young worker. When the ...
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Posted on Feb 17, 2011 By James Snell
The Anderson South Carolina coroner's office has released details about a fatal crash occurring on February 11, 2011. The accident occurred on U.S. 29 when a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee overturned after ...
Continue reading "South Carolina Driver Killed in DUI and Texting Accident" »
Posted on Feb 16, 2011 By James Snell
Manufacturers have a legal obligation to package dangerous products in a reasonably safe manner. This is especially true for products sold directly to consumers. When someone is injured by a packaging ...
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Posted on Feb 15, 2011 By James Snell
Business owners in South Carolina have an affirmative obligation to their business location in a reasonably safe condition for their customers. This mandatory legal duty extends to the parking lot of ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2011 By James Snell
Certain lots of Federal and American Eagle 45 Auto Ammunition has been recalled by the manufacturer. The recall is due to an incorrect propellant charge and there are warnings that use of the recalled ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2011 By James Snell
If you are involved in an automobile accident caused by an uninsured driver this does not mean that you won't be able to recover for your injuries and damage to your vehicle. Your own insurance policy ...
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Posted on Feb 7, 2011 By James Snell
One of the common tactics used by liability insurance carriers is to demand that an injured person provide them with a recorded statement. These are usually taken by telephone shortly after an injury ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2011 By James Snell
During the past several years my office has helped several people who were injured while walking or crossing the street. When a pedestrian is hit by a car serious injuries or death can result, even at ...
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