When you enroll in an employee benefit plan, you trust whoever manages it will act in your best interests. These managers, known as fiduciaries, play a vital role in safeguarding the benefits employees have worked hard to earn. Because of their important work, federal law binds fiduciaries to certain standards for responsible plan management. Under […]
As a South Carolina employee, you have rights regarding employer-sponsored benefits. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that protects your rights regarding your employer-provided benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans. It is important to understand your rights under ERISA, as the rules and regulations surrounding employee benefits can […]
Employers provide company vehicles for work use, making them liable for most accidents during work hours. In South Carolina, they must cover medical expenses for injured employees. If the accident happens during personal errands, the employee may be personally liable. Workers' compensation and liability laws determine who pays. In South Carolina, employers typically cover medical […]
Claim compensation if someone’s negligence caused your injury. Calculate compensatory damages by adding actual and estimated costs, including medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Each case is unique, so the compensation amount depends on your specific circumstances. Compensatory damages are calculated by summing up all actual and estimated expenses related to the harm suffered. […]
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 […]
Please Note: The Peace Law Firm is licensed to practice only in North Carolina and South Carolina. You’ve worked hard to earn your benefits, but now, when you need them most, suddenly you’re being told you can’t access them. Your company or its benefits provider is probably trying to tell you it’s your fault. You […]
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 […]