Year: 2020

Many of our workers’ compensation clients call us after they receive a letter telling them their workers’ comp claim has been denied. If your claim has been denied, don’t just take the insurance company’s word for it. News flash – insurance companies love…

Countrywood Nursing Center was cited after failing to provide a resident with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The resident was a “full code status,” meaning he was to receive CPR if found unresponsive. When a staff member found the resident cold and not moving…

Pruitthealth-Blythewood in Columbia, SC, has been cited after state investigators found that the facility failed to “provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.” In this situation, a knee immobilizer was applied due to a knee fracture. The immobilizer…

According to the 2017-2018 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of U.S. households own a pet, and approximately 60.2 million homes own a dog.  Since 1988 pet ownership has risen 56% in 1988. Unfortunately, the number of dog bites has also…

If you have been injured at work in South Carolina, you are likely entitled to financial protection through the workers’ compensation system. This system allows injured workers to recover money for medical expenses, lost wages, and disability benefits, even if…

Celebrate With These Safe Boating Tips South Carolina is known for its beautiful beaches, perfect for swimming and boating. Our lush coastline also makes our state home to several Coast Guard installations, including a new “superbase” planned in Charleston near…

While many of us have worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, certain essential workers have continued to report to work, where they risk catching the coronavirus. Those who become ill because of exposure through their job duties would ordinarily…

Dundee Manor, LLC in Bennettsville, SC, has been cited after state investigators found that the facility “failed to ensure resident[s] were free from abuse.” In this situation, a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) punched a resident suffering from Dementia in the face after…