Please Note: The Peace Law Firm is licensed to practice only in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you have a long-term disability insurance policy, you may be surprised to learn how many ways your insurance company can find to reduce the payments it owes you. Almost all long-term disability policies permit the insurer to […]
Please Note: The Peace Law Firm is licensed to practice only in North Carolina and South Carolina. At some point, almost all drivers will have the experience of filing a police report after a car accident and then dealing with insurance companies. But do you need a police report to file an insurance claim? Here, […]
If you’re worried you’ve been fired or discriminated against because you’ve filed claims under your employee benefit plan, you may have an ERISA Section 510 claim. Experienced ERISA attorneys, like the team at Peace Law Firm, can help you file an ERISA 510 claim to seek the compensation you’re entitled to. What Is ERISA Section […]
There is nothing more emotionally devastating than losing a family member or a loved one in a preventable accident. Under South Carolina law (SC Code § 15-51-10), eligible family members and loved ones of the deceased have the legal right to pursue a civil action against the party whose wrongful actions contributed to the death. […]
If you suffer an injury in a car accident in Greenville, you should get a copy of your accident report as soon as possible. Accident reports not only contain the findings of the responding officer’s investigation, but also evidence of your injuries and any damage to your vehicle. As a result, your Greenville, SC accident […]
American workers have benefited from The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) for nearly fifty years. The Act, passed by Congress in 1974, protects American workers by creating minimum standards for employee retirement plans, 401ks, DBA plans, pensions, and even disability insurance plans. With minimum standards in place, the federal government seeks to promote and […]
Were you involved in an accident in South Carolina? You may need a South Carolina personal injury lawyer. The sooner you reach out, the better we can help with your case. Contact Peace Law Firm today: (864) 298-0500 If you were just in a car accident, you probably have a lot on your mind. Although […]
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal labor law that establishes minimum standards for private sector pensions. It also covers other private sector employee benefits, such as life insurance plans and disability insurance plans. In addition to setting minimum levels of protection, ERISA imposes several obligations on employers. These obligations include: Mandating […]
Though both ERISA and workers’ compensation may potentially cross paths when an employee is injured, they are very different programs. If you are a South Carolina employee who has been injured, it is important to determine how you will be compensated for your injuries. This is where the distinction between ERISA and workers’ compensation becomes […]
Though walking instead of taking a car is better for the environment, it presents risks. Unfortunately, South Carolina isn’t a pedestrian-friendly state. Most people drive, and they may not show a caution toward the walkers and runners around them. South Carolina ranked as the third most dangerous state for pedestrians in 2015. The state’s pedestrian […]