Hurt at Work? Take These 5 Steps
Have you been injured on the job? For a lot of us, we don't have a plan in place for a work injury until we need one. If you have found yourself hurt on the job, it can be a…
The Philpot Law Firm Difference
The Philpot Law Firm has been serving the Upstate since 1990. With three generations of attorneys under its roof, we pride ourselves in being a name you can trust. Oftentimes in our industry, clients are hit with flashy numbers blinking…
5 Common Construction Site Accidents and How to Prevent Them
Construction sites are naturally dangerous and make up for thousands of deaths and injuries that occur each year. Proper precautions still can’t prevent all accidents that occur. While it may be impossible to control all conditions at a construction site,…
Head Injuries: What to Do and What to Look For
Head injuries on the job or in an accident are a common occurrence. The danger with head injuries is that there's not always immediate pain or symptoms. A concussed person may not show symptoms upwards of 48 hours after the…
What Qualifies as a Slip-and-Fall Injury?
An alarming component of a slip-and-fall incident is that it can occur at any moment and in any location. These incidents quite literally sweep you off your feet. The list of injuries that can occur from a slip or a…
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…
What Types of Cases Do We Handle?
What kind of cases do personal injury lawyers take on? If we had to take a guess, you probably aren't researching this question for fun. This question is usually researched after an accident has already happened, unfortunately. If this is…
The Reality of Car Accidents: Statistics and Facts
Car accidents are a terrible reality that millions of people face each year. In fact, road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death in the United States for people aged 1-54 (CDC). Our firm sees firsthand the devastation that…
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…
5 Steps to Take if You’ve Been Injured at Work
What should you do if you've been injured at work? Most of us don't think about the answer to this question until we're forced to. By then, it can be confusing and difficult to decipher what you should do. Our…