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 […]
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 […]
While dogs are “man’s best friend,” this is not always the case. All dogs are not-so-distant relatives of one of the natural world’s fiercest predators: wolves. As a result, they sometimes attack and bite people. Dog attacks can cause serious physical harm and can even kill someone. In addition, dog bites or attacks can leave […]
If you have ever been in a car accident, you know that they are no laughing matter. Car accidents can cause serious injuries or death, extensive property damage, and a great deal of emotional strain. One of the most serious physical injuries you can suffer in a car accident is an invisible one. Internal bleeding […]
Car accidents cause damage in several ways. When we are in an accident, it can affect everything from our personal property to our physical and mental health. That is exactly why every state has rules on things like car accident liability, driver insurance requirements, and driver training requirements. You may be able to seek compensation […]
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 the two are not identical. On the one hand, workers’ compensation covers injuries and illnesses that arise […]
Have you experienced a breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA? If you’ve seen irregularities in your 401(k) you should speak to an ERISA lawyer with extensive experience. Contact John Peace at the Peace Law Firm today: 864-485-6970 A breach of fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, better known as ERISA, is a […]
The sudden and tragic death of a loved one is devastating. There are few words to describe accurately the emotions that relatives of the person who died must confront. The anger, frustration, despair, and grief take a massive emotional toll on everyone. The sudden death of a loved one often imposes a substantial financial burden […]
If you’ve filed a long-term disability claim, you may have been offered a settlement or buyout from the insurance company. Get an amount that you deserve. Contact an experienced disability lawyer at Peace Law Firm today: 864-485-6970 Long-term disability (LTD) insurance helps employees if they are unable to work because of an illness or injury. […]
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of head injuries in the United States. According to the CDC, car accidents accounted for 18.7% of all deaths and 20% of all hospitalizations related to brain injuries in 2014. Concussions are a common type of brain injury that can result from a car accident. Unfortunately, many […]