Unfortunately, you were involved in a car accident on the busy scenic streets of South Carolina. Amid the chaos, your adrenaline pumps, and you’re focused on exchanging information, getting medical care, and assessing the damage. But what happens next? For most accident victims, ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve depends on one critical component—your […]
When you have a long-term health condition that keeps you from working, you may feel overwhelmed by medical appointments and treatments. In addition to dealing with this life-altering situation, you may also feel confused by the different deadlines involved in filing for your employer’s long-term disability insurance. Long-term disability insurance provides income replacement when you […]
Please Note: The Peace Law Firm is licensed to practice only in North Carolina and South Carolina. ERISA is a federal law that provides certain minimum standards for benefit plans provided by private employers. These standards include certain rights employees have against their employers. If you are a member of a group benefits plan, it […]
Establishing who is responsible is an essential part of dealing with the aftermath of an accident. Drivers often mistakenly assume that the other party will admit to fault. You may think your hands are clean, but the other driver—or their insurance company—might not agree. If you’re not proactive about demonstrating you’re not at fault, you’re […]
Please Note: The Peace Law Firm is licensed to practice only in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you suffer from an injury or illness that keeps you from working for a while, you may be eligible for short-term disability in South Carolina. Short- and long-term disability benefits work similarly to workers’ compensation benefits, but […]
Employers often offer group life insurance benefits to employees, allowing workers to purchase life insurance coverage at a discount. In most cases, the life insurance company pays benefits to the beneficiary named in the life insurance policy without issue. However, insurance companies are always looking to keep money in their own pockets and frequently deny […]
Have your ERISA benefits been denied or underpaid? Contact Erisa attorney John Peace to schedule a free, fully confidential review of your case: (864) 485-6970 An ERISA claim refers to a legal action taken under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974. This law protects employees' rights to their benefits, such as retirement […]
Many employees understand that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) protects their rights and assets regarding employer-provided group health or retirement plans. However, many may not realize ERISA’s regulations can extend to severance agreements. If you’ve been dismissed and are expecting separation pay or benefits, your employer may be required to follow specific rules […]
Understanding the terms and limitations of an employer’s benefit plans is crucial for employees to make informed decisions about their health and financial well-being. That’s why a federal law known as ERISA requires employers to provide plan participants with detailed information about their group benefits plans. Employers failing to follow ERISA’s regulations can face legal […]
Administering group benefits plans is one of an employer’s most important responsibilities. To ensure employers fulfill their duty to employees, the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) upholds a set of standards businesses must follow when managing retirement and other qualifying benefits plans. Employers who fail to comply with these regulations can face legal […]