Social Security Disability Benefits have increased for 2019. The maximum monthly benefits has increased to $2,861.00 from $2,788.00. However, the vast majority of disabled workers receive between $800.00 and $1,800.00 per month with the average worker… Read More
Social Security Disability Hearings: When will the Social Security Administration pay travel expenses?
For the most part, claimants are expected to provide their own transportation to the hearing and to pay any costs associated with the travel. However… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Jan 18, 2019 in General Interest
Harbin & Burnett will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. This federal holiday was first observed by the Federal Government in 1986. It was first observed by SC state employees in 2001. King was a proponent… Read More
Effective January 1, 2019, the SC Workers' Compensation Commission has apporved a new maximum weekly compensation rate of $845.74. As provided by law, the maximum weekly compensation rate equals 66 2/3% of an individual’s average weekly wage, not to… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Dec 13, 2018 in General Interest
The Highway 183 bridge over the Saluda River will be closed on January 2, 2019 for repair work accodring to the DOT. The repairs should be completed by January 31. DOT estimates that approximately 11,000 vehicles will be impacted daily and the recommended… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Dec 12, 2018 in General Interest
According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas tree fires caused an annual average of 6 civilian deaths, 16 civilian injuries, and $14.8 million in direct property damage. Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur,… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Dec 06, 2018 in General Interest
North and South Carolina are set to receive the first wintry weather of the season this weekend. Forecasters are predicting possibly records snows in the mountains of NC, while the Upstate may receive significant icing. In the South, everyone jokes… Read More
Social Security Disability: In order to be eligible to receive Social Security Disabilty Benefits and/or Supplement Security Income (SSI), a claimant must be unable to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA). A person earning over a certainly amount… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Nov 16, 2018 in General Interest
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is a good time to review food safety tips in preparing your holiday turkey. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "Food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Nov 13, 2018 in General Interest
South Carolina is experiencing heavy rains over the next few days. According to the National Weather Service, several cities, including Greenville and Charlotte, set a daily record for rainfall Monday. NWS
Driving is more hazardous on wet roads and… Read More
