Getting a New Job While on Workers’ Comp

The objective of workers’ compensation insurance is to support an injured worker financially and provide needed medical treatment until he or she recovers and is ready to return to work. But some people who have been badly injured at a…

Arbitration for Personal Injury Cases

Most personal injury claims are settled outside of court, often before a trial even begins. Resolving a case through some type of alternative dispute resolution saves time and money. It also reduces the burden on the court system and keeps…

The Unique Dangers of Car Carrier Accidents

Commercial tractor-trailers used as car carriers or car transporters are a unique danger on highways. Their weight and unwieldy nature can lead to serious accidents. Because automobile manufacturers have a significant presence in South Carolina, car carriers are a common…

Who is Liable for a Car Accident Caused by a Medical Emergency?

Car accident claims are typically based on who is at fault in an accident. The injured person making a claim must show that the other driver acted improperly by speeding or running a stop sign, for example. But sometimes a…

Do I Actually Need More Than the Minimum Auto Insurance?

Driving comes with inherent risks, and car accidents can happen even when you’re cautious. Unfortunately, they occur more frequently in South Carolina than in almost any other state. South Carolina has the second most fatal car accidents per capita of…

Scholarship Contest Announcement

Joye Law Firm is pleased to offer students in South Carolina the opportunity to win a college scholarship. Joye Law is offering six $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year college…

How Long Can You Stay on Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina?

Any injured employee can receive workers’ compensation for benefit checks to cover medical expenses, lost wages partially, and other benefits without having to prove their employer’s negligence was at fault for their injury. Workers’ compensation is set up to allow…