Top 4 Workers’ Comp Injuries
After more than three decades of handling workers' comp cases, we've learned a thing or two. Being hurt on the job can affect so many things - your ability to go back to work, loss of income, medical bills and…
The Truth About Attorney-Client Relationships
Attorney-client relationships are extremely important. They require the highest form of trust and confidence. Not to mention, the situations these relationships occur under are usually some of the most stressful in the client's life. In a nutshell, attorney-client relationships are…
Who Are the Philpots?
Seeing as it is a new year, we thought we would take a moment to introduce our attorneys! The Philpot Law Firm is first and foremost, a family. Literally! Founded in 1990, our firm spans three generations of Upstate natives.…
5 Workers’ Comp Injuries and How to Avoid Them
There are many different kinds of workers' comp injuries and after four decades in the business, we've seen them all. These types of injuries cost both the employee and the employer time and money. Not to mention the disruption of…
Drunk Driving and the Holidays
About 28 people in the United States are involved in fatal drunk driving crashes each day. Predictably so, this statistic often increases around the holidays. As we approach the holiday season and gather with friends and family to celebrate, it…
The 7 Steps of a Personal Injury Case
Have you been injured on the job or hurt in an accident due to someone's negligence? If so, you are likely weighing the pros and cons of filing a personal injury or workers compensation claim. (Hopefully you've already been through…
Irv Philpot Addresses University of South Carolina School of Law
Attorney Irv Philpot recently had the privilege of speaking to the University of South Carolina School of Law's Sports Law Class on the topic of Workers' Compensation and the recent opinions suggesting that college athletes are "employees". He also took…
Wrongful Death Claims
Losing a loved one is never easy, and when the loss is due to the negligence of another person, it makes it even harder. Time and time again, our firm has seen what wrongful death cases can do to families.…
Golf Cart Safety
Golf carts are a pretty common sighting around the Upstate. Whether you spot one downtown Greenville picking up take out or in a residential area headed to a tailgating party with neighbors, this form of transportation is popular in our…
What is Workers’ Compensation and How Does it Work?
Workers' compensation can be a daunting subject - especially when you're learning about it because an accident has occurred and you need quick answers. In a nutshell, workers' compensation protects employees and businesses from financial loss in the event of…