The South Carolina Supreme Court essentially abandoned 19 years of court precedence by finding the divided premises rule applies to injuries sustained while on a public street traveling from one employer-controlled location to another employer-controlled location. The state’s highest court, with all justices agreeing, overturned the single commissioner, full commission, and state Court of Appeals… Continue Reading
Archives for October 2016
SCDTAA Young Lawyers Division Re-Cap
The South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association, Young Lawyers Division, has enjoyed an active and productive Spring and Summer. In May 2016, many SCDTTA Young Lawyers from across the state participated in, and volunteered for, the SCDTAA Trial Academy. Young Lawyers volunteered as witnesses or jurors in the mock trials of the Trial Academy. Those generous volunteers… Continue Reading
Use a Third Party Claim as Leverage to Get Your Workers’ Compensation Claim CLINCHERED
If an employee was injured in the course and scope of employment because of a third party, the employer/carrier has a lien against proceeds the employee receives from the third party. For example, if your employee was driving to the bank to make a deposit for his or her employer, if the employee is hit… Continue Reading
Co-founder Joel Collins Featured Speaker at the Eigth Annual James Otis Lecture Series
Last month, co-founder Joel Collins was the featured speaker at the Eighth Annual James Otis Lecture Series, presenting on this year’s topic of “The Right to Privacy in the 21st Century.” Two students from every high school in our state have been invited to be in attendance and recognized as James Otis Scholars. The James… Continue Reading
