Metal-on-metal implants have long been criticized for their early failure rates and dangerous side effects for thousands of patients. Both DePuy and Stryker—major manufacturers of metal hip implants—have faced thousands of lawsuits over products like the ABG II, the Rejuvenate, and other implant components. However, Stryker may be facing another round of litigation over yet […]
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Jan
Jan
When you have been harmed by a doctor’s negligence or a physician’s mistake, any resulting medical malpractice claim you file can feel like an uphill battle from the start. Hospitals, medical organizations, and individual medical practitioners are often backed by powerful insurance companies that do not want to send a cent your way if it […]
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Dec
Dec
Early this month, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) began hearing arguments on consolidating lawsuits brought forth by patients who suffered injury stemming from using the C-Qur polypropylene surgical mesh. The mesh, which received FDA approval in March of 2009, is commonly used as part of a treatment plan to repair hernias and […]
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Dec
Dec
Earlier this year, Wells Fargo admitted it had opened thousands of accounts without the consent of their customers and publically declared a reorganization in an effort to earn back the public’s trust. According to the New York Times, however, the bank is now using a legal technique called arbitration to quietly kill lawsuits that have been […]
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Nov
Nov
In order to be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, you must be aware of the various time limits that, if missed, can keep you out of the running for workers’ compensation. A good rule of thumb to follow is the sooner you file a claim, the better. In this blog, our Greenville workers’ compensation […]
02
Nov
Nov
If you’re an employee who has been injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to take legal action against your employer. Unfortunately, the reality is that even the most legitimate claims are denied in the workers’ compensation system by employers or insurance carriers. Because of this, many injured claimants find themselves facing a […]
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Oct
Oct
A South Carolina Supreme Court decision has ruled that under the “divided premises” rule, an employee’s injury is compensable if he or she is traveling between two parts of an employer’s premises. In this blog, our Greenville workers’ compensation attorneys explain the rule in further detail. The state’s ruling comes from a case involving a […]
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Oct
Oct
At some point during your workers’ compensation case, it’s very likely that you’ll be asked to undergo a deposition. During this process, you’ll required to answer questions while under oath. The statements you record during your deposition will be recorded and used later on in your case. In this blog, our Greenville workers’ compensation attorney […]
10
Oct
Oct
In a new report released by the Labor Department, “working people are at great risk of falling into poverty,” due to changes in state workers’ comp laws. Because of this, the Labor Department is asking for an exploration of federal oversight and federal minimum benefits. According to NPR, the report states that over the last 10 years, states […]
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Oct
Oct
When most people think of “opiates,” dangerous narcotics like heroin likely come to mind. However, over the last few years, a new kind of legal opiate has been claiming the lives of thousands of Americans all over the country: opioid painkillers. Below, we take a closer look at this disturbing trend and what we can […]