PERSONAL INJURY · DISABILITY · WORKERS’ COMPENSATIONFLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA

HOWLE & RICKER

When life changes,
your next step
matters.

An injury. A disability. An uncertain future.
Find legal guidance for the road ahead.

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Rooted in Florence, South Carolina.

Joshua T. HowleJOSHUA T. HOWLE
Brice E. RickerBRICE E. RICKER
TWO ATTORNEYS. A SHARED PURPOSE.
Personal Injury Disability Workers’ Compensation

HOW WE HELP

Real challenges.
A clear place to start.

When your health, your work, or your everyday life is disrupted, legal questions can feel overwhelming. We help you understand your options and take the next step.

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01 / PERSONAL INJURY

PERSONAL INJURY · AFTER AN ACCIDENT

Your recovery deserves
room to move forward.

When someone else’s actions cause an injury, the impact can reach into every part of your life. Treatment, time away from work, and insurance questions can arrive all at once.

Howle & Ricker helps people understand their potential personal injury claims, evaluate the available evidence, and address the legal process while they focus on their lives.

  • Motor vehicle accidentsInjuries involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other road users.
  • Unsafe property conditionsInjuries involving falls and other hazards on someone else’s property.
  • The impact beyond the injuryMedical expenses, missed earnings, and the effects on daily life can all be part of evaluating a claim.
What information is helpful to gather?

Keep available incident reports, photographs, witness details, insurance correspondence, treatment records, and a record of time missed from work. A lawyer can help identify what is relevant and what may need further investigation.

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02 / DISABILITY

DISABILITY · WHEN HEALTH AFFECTS WORK

A difficult chapter.
A more informed next step.

A medical condition that prevents you from working can create financial strain and uncertainty. Social Security disability claims involve more than a diagnosis: medical evidence and how a condition affects your ability to work both matter.

We help people navigate disability claims and appeals, organize relevant information, and understand the questions being considered in their case.

  • Understanding the claimReviewing the medical and work-history information relevant to a disability application.
  • Making the record clearerIdentifying treatment records and information about functional limitations.
  • Responding to a denialReviewing the decision and discussing the available appeal process and applicable deadlines.
What should I have ready?

A list of healthcare providers, medications, recent treatment, and past jobs can be useful, along with any Social Security notices you have received. You do not need to have every record in hand before asking about your options.

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03 / WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION · AFTER AN INJURY

You work hard.
Your rights matter, too.

A workplace injury can leave you wondering how to get treatment, how to manage time away from work, and what happens if a claim is questioned. South Carolina’s workers’ compensation system has its own procedures and requirements.

We assist injured workers with their claims and help them address disputes about benefits, treatment, and the effects of a work-related injury.

  • Medical treatmentQuestions about authorized care and treatment for a work-related injury.
  • Time away from workUnderstanding potential wage-replacement benefits and work restrictions.
  • Disputed claims and benefitsHelp addressing denied claims, benefit issues, and the hearing process when needed.
What records can help explain my situation?

Keep copies of injury reports, claim correspondence, medical instructions, work restrictions, and wage information. Notice, filing, and appeal requirements can affect a claim, so address questions promptly. Eligibility and available benefits depend on the circumstances.

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THE PERSON BEHIND THE CASE

There’s more at stake
than paperwork.
There’s your life.

Medical concerns. Missed work. Questions about the future. Your legal matter exists in the middle of all of it. Our focus is helping people move forward with an understanding of where they stand.

OUR ATTORNEYS

Meet Howle & Ricker.

Two distinct backgrounds. A shared focus on representing people facing injury and disability.

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ATTORNEY AT LAW

Joshua T. Howle

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Raised in Florence, Josh brings a local connection to his work representing injured individuals. His education includes a degree from Francis Marion University, a J.D. from Charleston School of Law, and an LL.M. in Elder Law from Stetson University College of Law.

Education & Background
  • Francis Marion University — undergraduate degree
  • Charleston School of Law — Juris Doctor
  • Stetson University College of Law — LL.M., Elder Law

His professional background includes trial work and representation in injury and workers’ compensation matters.

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Brice E. Ricker

Brice brings a background in mechanical engineering and quality and safety engineering to his legal work. He earned degrees from Clemson University and The Citadel before graduating cum laude from Charleston School of Law in 2013.

Education & Background
  • Clemson University — B.S., Mechanical Engineering
  • The Citadel — Master of Business Administration
  • Charleston School of Law — Juris Doctor, cum laude

His legal background includes representing individuals in personal injury, employment, and disability matters.

FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA

Here in Florence.
Here for what’s next.

Personal injury, disability, and workers’ compensation representation, right here in your community.

HOWLE & RICKER

1205 W Evans Street
Florence, SC
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