South Carolina Worker's Compensation: Can I get mileage to and from the doctor?
This is a questions we get frequently. And the answer is usually "yes". This is addressed in South Carolina Regualtion 67-1601:
Expenses Incurred in Receiving Medical Treatment;… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Jun 11, 2018 in General Interest
Can your child swim?
Officially, summer is not quite here yet, but unofficially, summer is in full swing. South Carolina's beaches are packed and it is hard to find a pool without people in it this time of year. But a full day can quickly turn tragic.… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Jun 08, 2018 in The Firm
Meet our Attorneys: Jennifer Spragins Burnett
Practice Areas: Professional Negligence, Nursing Home Abuse, Medical Malpractice
Jennifer is a trial attorney who concentrates her practice in representing people who have been injured as a result of professional… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Jun 07, 2018 in General Interest
Both Democratic and Republican Primaries will be held June 12, 2018. Since South Carolina does not have registration by party, voters can choose to vote in either (not both) primary. Both primaries have a slate for candidates for Governor and other state… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Jun 05, 2018 in General Interest
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicted that this year's hurrican season will be at or above normal. A normal hurricane season sees 12 named storms of which 6 become hurricanes and of which 3 become major hurricanes with… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on Jun 04, 2018 in General Interest
I received a call today from a former client. He had been involved in an automobile accident in which he was a passenger and he wanted to know if he should get a lawyer. I asked him if he was injured and he said he was transported to the hospital by… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on May 31, 2018 in Uncategorized
The last few weeks have seen more rainy days than clear ones in South Carolina. The amount of rain is reflected in our lakes that are at full pool or higher and our luscious green yards. Unfortunately, we have reached the point where the ground has become… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on May 24, 2018 in Auto Accidents
While driving back to Anderson from a hearing I had in Greenville, I passed under an information sign, the ones that warn of traffic congestion, Amber alerts, etc.
The sign read "Traffic Fatalities in SC this year: 372. Please drive safely" or something… Read More
I have an admitted SC worker's comp claim. I want to go to my family doctor for treatment.
We often receive this phone call. The Worker's Compensation Insurance Carrier has accepted the claim and is providing benefits under the worker's compensation… Read More
Posted on behalf of Harbin & Burnett on May 22, 2018 in General Interest
Be careful when trying to put Latin on a cake
A charleston SC student was graduating high school Summa Cum Laude. His mother was throwing him a graduation party and ordered a cake from Publix, a supermarket chain with a location near her. She ordered… Read More
