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Placing a loved one in a nursing home facility can be one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. Entrusting another person with the care of a loved one takes a leap of faith, so it can be a devastating event to discover that they have abused that trust— or your loved one. …
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Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are skin conditions commonly found in nursing home residents due to their less active lifestyle. Special care is required by nursing home staff to prevent patients from getting this skin problem. Unfortunately, due to low staff or poor care, nursing facilities can neglect their vulnerable patients, leading to the onset of…
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Misdiagnosis and malpractice are two of the most common causes of emotional distress in medical practice. What is Medical Misdiagnosis? Misdiagnosis can cause emotional suffering through unnecessary fear. One example of misdiagnosis is when a patient is told they have six months to live, but the diagnosis is wrong. Another example is a provider delaying…
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Dealing with the aftermath of a car wreck or trucking accident can be an incredibly stressful time for anyone. Giving the police a statement and then notifying your insurance company is often just the beginning. Then the real headache begins when you have to take time off to heal, go to physical therapy, miss work,…
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If you’ve never experienced a workers’ compensation hearing, you may have several questions regarding what to expect during the legal process. Winning a workers’ compensation case depends upon several factors, including witness testimony, evidence, and adequately preparing for any questions that may be asked of you during the trial. Most cases are settled before going…
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Choosing the best nursing home is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make. However, it can be confusing or frustrating to figure out if a facility is truly as good as they claim to be, and it’s essential to feel like your loved one is safe when they are away from…
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Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be a stressful experience. Sometimes the thought of talking with an insurance adjuster, who might try to offer less than you deserve for the injuries you sustained, is overwhelming. Learning what insurance adjusters do and how to talk with them can help reduce the anxiety surrounding…
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Suppose you were walking through the yard of a business to take a shortcut to the door, and suddenly, you fall into a 3-foot hole, breaking a leg. Is it your fault or the property owner’s fault? In South Carolina, that depends on premises liability law which states that if you’re injured on someone else’s property,…
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If you’ve been injured in an accident that was the fault of another party, you have the right to hold them accountable for the losses you have experienced. This right can only be acted on within a specific timeframe, called the Statute of Limitations. This timeline is established by South Carolina law to keep deadlines…
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According to research done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, South Carolina’s rate of hit-and-run accidents is higher than the national average. Even with the risk of jail time, many at-fault parties are still willing to risk leaving an accident, whether a calculated move or from shock. Since these accidents are becoming more common,…
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If you have sustained work-related injuries and cannot work, you can recover up to two-thirds of lost wages, medical expenses, and other disability benefits. Unfortunately, these claims can take some time, and you might worry about the financial burdens you are facing in the meantime. Why Hire a Workers’ Comp Attorney? Knowing how to handle…
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Slip and fall accidents that happen at a store or business can sometimes be freak accidents that no one could have foreseen or prevented. However, more often than not, they happen because of a hazard that a store or business didn’t handle properly. Here’s what you need to know if you were injured while at…
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