The Supreme Court of South Carolina ruled claimant’s ability to hold gainful employment does not, alone, preclude a finding of total and permanent disability based on more than 50% to the back. Further, the Supreme Court decided that regional spine impairments were actually impairments to the “back” within the meaning of the Act. This is… Continue Reading
2017 Kids Chance Gala Review
The annual Kids Chance Gala was held Saturday, February 18th at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Columbia. The event was well attended, and the DJ kept the party going while having dinner! MC Derrick Williams held a live auction with the goal of raising enough money to fund one scholarship by Gala attendees’ donations alone… Continue Reading
Affairs of the Heart
Except for those who practice family law, it’s not often that love and the law intermixes for attorneys. One attorney provides a cautionary tale of when affairs of the heart can lead to dire consequences. In In re Hawkins, an attorney accepted an employment offer to be general counsel from the owner of a company,… Continue Reading
SPECIAL REPORT: Reservation of Rights
Insurer’s failure to advise policyholder of its interest in allocated damages results in coverage for general verdict. The South Carolina Supreme Court has concluded that: (1) an insurance company’s reservation of rights letter was insufficient and the insured had therefore waived its coverage defenses; (2) even if the reservation of rights had been effective, the… Continue Reading
Another Year, a Higher Maximum Compensation Rate
We generally are pleased with the economy when it grows and income rises. Last year was no different. While income increased on average only a small percentage, our maximum compensation rate, which is tied to the state’s average income, rose with it. The 2017 maximum compensation rate is $806.92. It is equal to the average weekly… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy, P.C. Grows with the Addition of Two Attorneys
[COLUMBIA, S.C. – November 16, 2016] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm with the addition of two attorneys, Stephanie L. Mascella and Jennifer B. Honeycutt. Mascella is an associate practicing in the areas of retail & hospitality law, professional liability, and transportation & trucking law in Collins… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
[COLUMBIA, S.C., November 2, 2016] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2017 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm earned a “Tier 1” ranking in the area of workers’ compensation law and was also recognized… Continue Reading
Employers May Now Be Responsible for Injuries Sustained on Public Roads
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
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
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