Post by Christian Boesl Our next blogger is Aisha Taylor. Aisha is my colleague in our workers’ compensation practice and our employment law practice group. She also has the office right next to mine, which works out well for me because I consider her more than a colleague, she is my friend. Aisha Taylor Aisha knew she… Continue Reading
Archives for April 2011
S.C. Supreme Court Case Reversal
Sandra Bartley v. AllendaleCountySchool District, Employer, and South Carolina School Board Insurance Trust, Carrier, Respondents Hearing Date – March 1, 2011 Filed April 11, 2011 A recent South Carolina Supreme Court case has emphasized the need for carriers, employers and their respective counsel to be vigilant in examining claims involving aggravation of a preexisting condition… Continue Reading
Why the Mail May Stop on July 1, 2011
[ COLUMBIA, S.C. April 26, 2011] – By July 1, 2011, mail carrying “required information” may not reach the South Carolina Second Injury Fund (SIF). With the enactment of § 42-7-320, an employer, self-insurer or insurance carrier must have submitted all required information for consideration of accepting a claim to the Second Injury Fund. According to § 42-7-320(B)(2), failure… Continue Reading
Why the Mail will Stop on July 1, 2011
Post by Christian Boesl Don’t worry; I am not Nostradamus or Glenn Beck. I am not predicting the Federal Government will shut down because of a budget crisis (although I would not be surprised if it did), but I am predicting that mail carrying “required information” will not reach the South Carolina Second Injury… Continue Reading
Kara Gormley Meador to Host Victims’ Rights Observance
[ COLUMBIA, S.C. April 13, 2011] – Collins & Lacy P.C.’s Kara Gormley Meador is helping kick off one of the longest standing victims’ rights observances in the nation when she hosts the Opening Night Reception of South Carolina’s Victims’ Rights Week April 13, 2011 at the Columbia Marriott. The South Carolina Victim Assistance Network… Continue Reading
The Effect of Child Support Liens on Your Settlement
Greetings! It is a pleasure to be able to blog with you for the next couple weeks. Before I get into the “nuts and bolts” of some workers’ comp tips, I’d like to tell you a little more about myself. I am a husband and father of three. I love spending time with my family. These days,… Continue Reading
Meet My Partner Christian Boesl
Post by Pete Dworjanyn Our next blogger will be Christian Boesl, a shareholder practicing in workers’ compensation and chair of the employment law practice group. Christian Boesl Christian’s practice concentrates in state court, Federal District Court and the Workers’ Compensation Commission. He also maintains an active practice pursuing alternative dispute resolution for his clients. He joined… Continue Reading
Case Update: S.C. Supreme Court Case Reversal
S.C. Supreme Court Case Reversal Sandra Bartley v. Allendale County School District, Employer, and South Carolina School Board Insurance Trust, Carrier, Respondents Hearing Date – March 1, 2011 Filed April 11, 2011 A recent South Carolina Supreme Court case has emphasized the need for carriers, employers and their respective counsel to be vigilant in examining claims involving… Continue Reading
Workers’ Compensation Case Law Updates
Post by Pete Dworjanyn Kuhn vs. Hallmark Health Care On March 30, 2011, the South Carolina Supreme Court certified for review an appeal pending at the Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals has not yet issued an opinion in the case and requested the Supreme Court review it, as novel issues of law have… Continue Reading
