Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Georgia or South Carolina?
Workers' comp eligibility requires employee status, a work-related injury, employer insurance coverage, and timely reporting. Georgia requires employers with 3+…
Roden Law Blog
Legal insights, accident news, and injury law resources for Georgia and South Carolina residents — written by licensed personal injury attorneys.
Should I File a Personal Injury or Workers’ Compensation Claim in Georgia or South Carolina?
Workers' comp is no-fault and provides medical benefits plus partial wages but no pain and suffering. Personal injury lawsuits require…
What Happens If You Resign While on Workers’ Compensation in Georgia or South Carolina?
Resigning while on workers' comp does not automatically end your benefits, but it creates risks. Medical benefits continue regardless of…
Steps to Take After a Bicycle Hit and Run in Georgia or South Carolina
After a bicycle hit and run, call 911, document everything, and seek medical treatment immediately. Your primary compensation source if…
How Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) Affects Your Injury Claim in Georgia and South Carolina
Maximum medical improvement (MMI) is when your condition stabilizes — not when you are fully healed. In Georgia, MMI ends…
Medical Malpractice Damage Caps and Filing Limits in South Carolina
South Carolina caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $350,000 per defendant and $1.05 million total (S.C. Code §…
Medical Malpractice in Georgia and South Carolina: A Complete Guide
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care and causes patient harm. Georgia allows…
Car Accident
Filing a Claim Against a Deceased At-Fault Driver in Georgia or South Carolina
Your right to compensation does not disappear when the at-fault driver dies. Georgia (O.C.G.A. § 9-2-41) and South Carolina (S.C.…
How Long Can Someone Sue You After a Car Accident?
In Georgia, car accident victims have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33), while South Carolina…
Are Accident Lawyers Worth It?
Accident victims who hire lawyers recover three to four times more compensation on average than those who handle claims alone,…