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Charleston Workers Compensation Lawyer

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:49:03 +0000

Are you looking for a workers compensation lawyer in Charleston, SC? If you have been injured at work it is important to have a workers comp attorney on your side to guide you through the process. We make sure we maximize your settlement to help you obtain the full benefits provided to you by South...

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Working in Cold Weather Presents Special Dangers, Even in Charleston, SC

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:03:27 +0000

Many areas of the United States are experiencing shattered snow and cold weather records this winter, and heavy snow continues to fall. But, you don’t have to live in the Northeast to work in cold weather conditions. Even in South Carolina, we experience freezing days, which many are not prepared to handle appropriately. Now, imagine...

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America’s Most Dangerous Jobs in 2014 Plus Tips for Safer Workplaces

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:53:28 +0000

Great strides have been made to reduce the number of workplace injuries in this country. Injuries in 2012 were at an all-time low and fatalities were the second lowest on record, according to the 2014 State of Safety report from the National Safety Council. Yet, 12 Americans leave for work every day and never come...

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How to Achieve Adequate Compensation after a Job Injury

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:00:31 +0000

Devastating job injuries are often inadequately compensated under the Worker Compensation laws. This is because Workers Comp laws cap damages at unrealistically low levels and do not provide compensation for suffering, pain, mental and emotional upset, and loss of enjoyment of life. Time to See Your Lawyer If you have suffered a workplace injury, you...

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Workplace Injuries Caused by Machine Hazards

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 11:50:38 +0000

Many times the most severe and most common on-the-job injuries are caused by industrial equipment. Since the invention of machines, injuries have occurred, but over the years machinery has become much safer. There are three main reasons for the safety shift: First, technology has advanced permitting the elimination of hazards in the machinery itself. Secondly,...

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Workplace Dangers & OSHA Safety Rules

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:19:58 +0000

Construction sites, commercial, public works, and residential, are some of the most dangerous places to work. Statistics show that falls are the most common type of workplace injuries and account for roughly one-third of fatalities related to construction sites. OSHA has recognized this terrible fact and has issued numerous safety rules to help prevent injuries...

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