When you have been injured in an accident, you are probably dealing with pain, medical expenses, and time away from work. additionally, you may be wondering whether you should consider filing a lawsuit in civil court. if your accident was caused by someone else, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. learn how personal injury cases work in South Carolina and what a personal injury lawyer can do to help you protect your rights as a victim.
According to a recent report published by the South Carolina department of public safety, there were 2,493 collisions involving a commercial motor vehicle (cmv) in 2020, with as many as 12.2% of cmv collisions resulting in fatalities. trucks are considered commercial motor vehicles as they are used for transporting property, goods, or people, and due to their sheer weight and size, trucks can be very dangerous and cause serious (and often deadly) accidents.
According to the U.S. bureau of labor statistics, there have been 30,300 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in South Carolina in 2021. over 56% of all injuries and illnesses occurred in the sectors of trade, transportation, utilities, and manufacturing. South Carolina workers employed by a business with four or more employees should be covered by workers’ compensation. learn how workers’ compensation works in South Carolina and see why an attorney can help you with the process of filing a claim.
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