Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Best Lawyers in America © 2015 has honored several of the business defense firm’s attorneys in multiple practice areas. Seven Collins & Lacy attorneys have received the 2015 Best Lawyers in America designation. The annual list is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Greenville Partner-in-Charge and 10-time… Continue Reading
Workers’ Compensation Quarterly: 2014 Max Comp Rate, eCase Changes, and Mediation
Maximum Compensation Rate Continues to Rise, Even in Bad Times Written by Stan Lacy The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission has announced the maximum compensation rate for 2014 is $752.16, up from $743.72 in 2013. This means in spite of the poor economy, the average weekly wage in South Carolina continues to increase. The maximum… Continue Reading
Workers’ Comp Alert: Mandatory Mediation is Officially Approved, CLE Courses on Mediation Available
Mandatory Mediation is Officially Here Written by Rebecca Halberg This week, the South Carolina General Assembly approved the Mediation Regulations (R 4286). The purpose of the regulation is to establish a defined mechanism to resolve disputes without the necessity of a hearing. The regulations will become effective once they are published in the South Carolina State… Continue Reading
S.C. Supreme Court Addresses Physical Brain Damage: Requires Damage That is Both Permanent and Severe
Originally published by Founding Partner Stan Lacy on the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law Blog In two cases handed down on March 6, 2013, the South Carolina Supreme Court addressed what is meant by “physical brain damage.” Sparks v. Palmetto Hardwood, Inc., Opinion No. 27229 (S.C. Sup.Ct. filed March 6, 2013); Crisp v. SouthCo., Inc, Opinion 27230 (S.C. Sup. Ct.… Continue Reading