Legal News & Articles
Social Security Disability is a social insurance program that provides income and financial assistance to disabled individuals. The program is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and is available to U.S. citizens[...]
What is Workers’ Compensation?
Most workers are protected by workers’ compensation if they are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation is a system of benefits that provides medical care and income replacement to employees who are injured[...]
What is Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability (SSD) is a benefit that is paid to individuals who are unable to work because of a physical or mental disability. To qualify for SSD, an individual must have a[...]
Can a Pedestrian Be at Fault for a Crash?
Accidents between cars and pedestrians can be especially dangerous because cars are so much bigger and heavier than a person crossing the street. The pedestrian can suffer more injuries because they get hurt[...]
A Guide to Social Security Disability Support in South Carolina
If you are frustrated by an inability to work due to a disability, you may be one of the over 60,000 individuals living in the United States that qualify for Social Security disability[...]
Emma’s Law Reforms DUI Punishments in South Carolina
Legislators in South Carolina had great success in DUI reform this summer. South Carolina, previously criticized for being lax on drunk driving offenses, passed “Emma’s Law,” a law requiring an interlock device to[...]
What if I’m in an Accident While Test Driving a Vehicle?
Buying a new (or new-to-you) car is a huge financial investment. Before you commit to taking out an auto loan or forking over thousands of dollars, you want to be sure that a[...]
Workers’ Compensation Claims: Not Just For Manual Labor
Many people, incorrectly, attribute workers’ compensation claims only to those in dangerous, labor-intensive, manual labor-type occupations. However, the vast majority of employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, regardless of the relative[...]
What to Do After an Auto Part Recall
When you invest in a vehicle, you expect it to stay in good working condition for the foreseeable future. You do everything within your ability to make sure that it does, including taking[...]
Local Attorney Speaks Out to Improve Services for Victims of Crime
Columbia attorney Carl L. Solomon was among the speakers featured recently at three one-day seminars sponsored by The National Center for Victims of Crime. These seminars were offered free to professionals in South[...]