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Tips for Dealing with Road Rage

Tips for Dealing with Road Rage

Unfortunately, we live in a world where many people act on their first impulse, no matter how negative or unreasonable the emotion may be. Behind the wheel, this can be disastrous. Road rage is responsible for countless injuries, accidents, and fatalities every year–making our roads an extremely dangerous place. It is defined as aggressive or […]

Signs My Spouse is Hiding Assets During Divorce

Signs My Spouse is Hiding Assets During Divorce

Despite how wonderful and cohesive your union may have once been, divorce tends to bring out the worst in once-happy couples. If you are going through a divorce, it is crucial you are prepared for this process to push your ex to go extreme lengths to get what they want out of the marriage. Though […]

Unexpected Types of Distracted Driving

Unexpected Types of Distracted Driving

Everyone knows the dangers of distracted driving, though many continue to partake in behaviors which result in devastating consequences such as accidents, injuries, and even death. Cellphone use is directly linked to distracted driving, but did you know there are many other ways in which a driver’s own behavior leads to an entirely preventable accident? […]

What is the Difference Between a Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Claim?

What is the Difference Between a Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Claim

On-the-job injuries happen every day. Whether you are a construction worker or someone in the food and drink industry, you will experience an injury or accident at some point in your career, either at the hands of yourself or another. Many injured employees are unsure of whether they should file a personal injury or workers’ […]

May is National Bike Month: 5 Safety Tips

May is National Bike Month: 5 Safety Tips

Cars and trucks rule the road, but bicyclists are entitled to the same respect and regard as other vehicles. However, other drivers sometimes adopt a reckless attitude towards bicyclists and fail to share the road as they should. Though bicycling is an excellent form of transportation for its incredible health and environmental benefits, there are […]

Common Reasons Insurance Companies Give for Denying Claims

Common Reasons Insurance Companies Give for Denying Claims

After being injured in an accident, injury victims are supposed to file a claim with an insurance company so they can be properly compensated to cover the expenses of medical care. Often, this involves negotiations with the liable party’s insurance company — as the at fault person or entity, they are responsible for paying damages […]

South Carolina Clinic Over-Prescribed Opioids for Financial Gain

South Carolina Clinic Over-Prescribed Opioids for Financial Gain

Pain Management Associates, a clinic with locations throughout South Carolina in Anderson, Columbia, Easley, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Spartanburg, and Sumter (as well as two North Carolina offices in Arden and Waynesville), is being sued by former employees and the federal government. The legal action is based on claims that the treatment centers over-prescribed opioids […]

Chronic Pain Care and Workers’ Compensation

Chronic Pain Care and Workers’ Compensation

What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is the name for when the body’s nerve system sends constant, persistent pain signals to the brain, lasting months or years. This can be the result of a traumatic injury, repetitive stress injury, or cumulative stress. Many job duties can cause chronic pain including repetitive jobs such as clerical […]

Obesity & Medical Malpractice

Obesity & Medical Malpractice

Although doctors and medical practitioners are supposed to deduce and evaluate medical conditions based upon your symptoms and complaints, it is an unfortunate truth that doctors often blame weight or obesity for ailments without digging deeper for causes. This mistreatment at the onset of your diagnosis and subsequent treatment is sometimes the least of your […]