by Bradley Smith | Dec 5, 2025 | Workers Compensation
When someone gets hurt on the job in North or South Carolina, the first battle is often about status. Are you an employee or an independent contractor? That label can decide whether you get medical care, wage replacement, and disability benefits. The situation becomes...
by Bradley Smith | Oct 10, 2025 | Workers Compensation
A clincher settlement is another way to settle a South Carolina workers’ compensation claim. This differs from a Form 16A settlement. The critical difference between a Form 16A and a clincher is that a clincher is final. In exchange for a negotiated lump-sum payment,...
by Bradley Smith | Oct 1, 2025 | Workers Compensation
In South Carolina, a Form 16A workers’ compensation settlement is one option for injured workers who have finished treatment. They must have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). When an injured worker reaches MMI, i.e., the stage when the treating doctor...
by Bradley Smith | Aug 1, 2025 | Workers Compensation
If you’ve been injured at work in North Carolina or South Carolina, you know the path to workers’ compensation benefits can be challenging. Disputes with employers or insurance companies are common. Fortunately, there’s a powerful and efficient tool...
by Bradley Smith | Jul 16, 2025 | Workers Compensation
For many truck drivers in North Carolina and South Carolina, the road is your workplace. But what happens when that workplace becomes the scene of a serious injury? The question of workers’ compensation coverage for truck drivers can be incredibly complex,...
by Bradley Smith | May 14, 2025 | Workers Compensation
Why Hiring an Attorney Makes All the Difference If you’ve been injured at work in North Carolina or South Carolina and your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, you may be feeling frustrated and unsure about what to do next. You might even be wondering: Does...
