Workers' Compensation is a type of insurance that pays medical bills and lost wages to employees injured on the job or who have become sick because of their job. Almost all South Carolina workers are covered under state law. This includes part time workers and those...
Workplace injuries happen frequently. Some are relatively minor and do not cause long-term health problems. Other accidents can result in serious injury or death. Employees who are injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits which include...
Following a work related injury or illness, the first thing to think about is getting medical care. Receiving treatment is essential, but there are steps that must be followed when a claim will be filed under the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Failure...
People who incur injuries at work severe enough to collect workers’ compensation often reflect on whether they want to return to the same job and company once they recover. Maybe you can relate to feeling like your workplace is no longer safe, even if you accept a...
Many workers in Greenville and western South Carolina have suffered serious or fatal injuries while working. Obtaining compensation for these injuries can become a complex legal process in which the assistance of an experienced attorney is extremely helpful. Two...
It is essential to know what to do right after a work injury, but it is equally important to have the facts straight about the whole workers’ compensation process and how it applies to your case. If your doctor clears you for a light-duty work position, it is because...
Regardless of your profession and daily job responsibilities, there’s always a chance you could suffer an injury. And if that happens, you should turn your immediate attention to your health and legal rights. No one expects to suffer a workplace injury, so most people...
One of the main reasons people pursue careers that pay well is to provide financial security for the people they love. Some professionals will even go into particularly dangerous careers or industries because they offer more competitive wages and a higher standard of...
If you suffer an injury on the job, there’s always a chance it will keep you out of work for an extended period of time. When this is the case, it’s critical that you understand your legal rights, which could lead you to learn more about the workers’ compensation...
Getting back to work amid a workers’ compensation claim can seem like you’re walking a tightrope. Juggling a return to your normal life and getting the benefits you need can be a difficult proposition. Even though you might be stressing about the days you’ve already...
