Even as the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has led certain businesses to cease operations or send employees home to work remotely, construction remains an essential business in South Carolina. The Greenville, SC Emergency Ordinance dated April 2, 2020 specifically allows commercial…
If you suffer from a disabling medical condition that prevents you from working, you’re probably already feeling the financial stress. As such, you know the importance of getting prompt approval on your claim for Social Security Disability benefits. Unfortunately, the…
Starting Monday, March 16, 2020, Powers Law is encouraging our employees to work from home temporarily, because we are dedicated to the safety of our clients, our staff, and our community. As we all know, new government and business closures…
Motor vehicle accidents are among the most common causes of serious injuries in our region. According to data published by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), 60,566 people were injured in crashes in the state in 2017 alone.…
Does your doctor think that you should stop working on a full-time basis due to an injury, illness or medical condition? If so, you may be wondering: Am I qualified to receive Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits? The answer is…
Occupational diseases are workplace injuries which occur over the course of more than one work shift. Like other workplace injury victims, these individuals may be entitled to substantial benefits under South Carolina law. Typically, these benefits include money for lost…
While the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s may be one of the most joyous times of the year, complete with holiday cheer and time spent with family and friends, it’s also one of the most dangerous times of the…
We plan and plan our whole lives down to the little details, but we never know how things will eventually turn out. What if, because of an illness or a disease, you are suddenly unable to provide for yourself and…
In the workers’ compensation realm, worker fraud stories are always making the headlines. For example, some people are still talking about a notable 2009 incident. A postal worker was receiving workers’ compensation benefits because she said she got hurt at…
