The 122nd South Carolina General Assembly convened for its first regular session on January 10, 2017. There are a few bills proposed in the House and Senate regarding the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. Some bills are similar to bills proposed in recent years that did not become law, and a few are new proposals.… Continue Reading
A Change in Direction for Change in Condition?
On January 20, 2016, the South Carolina Court of Appeals handed down its opinion in Russell v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 2016 WL 231216, and held that claimant is not required to prove a change of condition by objective evidence. Russell injured her back on November 3, 2009 lifting something heavy. Because she was pregnant, diagnostic… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Attorney Elected to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina Board of Directors
[COLUMBIA, S.C. February 3, 2016] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Ashley Kirkham has been elected to serve on the Kids’ Chance of South Carolina Board of Directors. Founded in 1992 by members of the workers’ compensation community, Kids’ Chance of South Carolina aims to aid the children of South Carolina workers… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2016 “Best Law Firms”
[COLUMBIA, S.C., November 4, 2015] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2016 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
Collins & Lacy Co-Founder is Honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite
[COLUMBIA, S.C. October 14, 2015] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work in Workers’ Compensation. The Legal Elite of the Midlands is an annual award given to the top lawyers in 20 different practice… Continue Reading
South Carolina has a New Medical Services Provider Manual for the First Time in Five Years!
Why You Should Care… The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission publishes two sets of policy and procedure manuals, commonly referred to as fee schedules, for the cost of providing medical care to injured workers. One schedule is for places, such as hospitals and outpatient facilities, where medical care is provided; the other is for the… Continue Reading
Should Your Business Have to Pay Workers’ Compensation Temporary Disability to an Employee Who Was Terminated for Cause?
Employers should be cautious when terminating an employee on light duty restrictions as the result of a work accident. Pursuant to Section 42-9-260, when an employee is out of work due to a reported work-related injury or occupational disease, the employee is entitled to temporary benefits. Disability, and thus entitlement to disability benefits, is the… Continue Reading
Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones but Names Will Never. . .Settle Cases?
Since the mediation regulation passed, I have had the opportunity to act as mediator in many workers’ compensation cases. The skills of the attorneys on both sides in the S.C. Workers’ Compensation bar are truly humbling to encounter. I have heard countless openings by talented, zealous advocates on behalf of their clients. It occurred to me… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Welcomes Laura Robinson
[COLUMBIA, S.C. – April 15, 2015] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Laura Robinson has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Robinson is special counsel practicing in the area of workers’ compensation. Laura is experienced in commercial and business litigation and has successfully represented clients in both State and Federal courts, as well… Continue Reading
Exotic Dancer Entitled to Workers’ Comp After Being Shot in Club
Addressing an issue that is being litigated around the country, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled this month that an exotic dancer was an employee of a gentlemen’s club and is therefore entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Lewis v. L.B. Dynasty, — S.C. –, — S.E.2d –, No. 2012-213376, 2015 WL 1223710 (Mar. 18, 2015). Lewis danced… Continue Reading