Probably. With very few exceptions, businesses that have four or more regular employees are required by the state of South Carolina to carry workers’ compensation coverage. If your employer does not have workers’ compensation coverage but is supposed to under the law,...
Do I need a lawyer for my South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case?
It depends. Many injured workers do not need the services of an attorney. If your injury is minor and you are not going to miss time from work, chances are you can probably handle the claim on your own. If you have any doubt, you can always consult with an attorney...
What Does Workers’ Compensation Pay For in South Carolina?
The Basics There are three main parts to any workers’ compensation claim. First, if you are injured at work, your employer must pay for your medical care until, at least, your doctor places you at maximum medical improvement. Second, your employer must pay you for...
Can my employer fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
No. A South Carolina employer is not allowed to fire you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Even though South Carolina is a right to work state, South Carolina law specifically prohibits an employer from firing an employee in retaliation for filing a workers’...
Do I get money for pain and suffering for my workers’ compensation case?
The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act does not provide for pain and suffering as part of your workers’ compensation claim. The workers’ compensation system is a no fault system. That means it does not matter who is at fault for your injuries, you still get the...
Can I get Mileage for my Travel to and From the Doctor for my Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you are injured on the job in South Carolina, your employer is responsible for your mileage to and from the doctor and pharmacy if the trip is more than 10 miles round trip from your home. Sometimes if you need to see a specialist, the specialist can be out of...
Understanding the Most Commonly Used South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Forms
Sometimes in a workers’ compensation case it can seem like everyone is speaking a special language that only they know. The South Carolina workers’ compensation system is form driven, meaning that most everything that is filed with the South Carolina Workers’...
I’ve Been Released to Light Duty by my Workers’ Compensation Doctor. Now what?
What if the doctor releases me to light duty? You must accept light work if it is offered. If you do not accept the offered light duty, your employer may stop all compensation as long as you refuse to return to work. You have a right to a hearing if you believe that...
How Much Should I Get Paid while I am out of Work because of a Workers’ Compensation injury?
You are entitled to compensation at the rate of 66 2/3 percent of your average weekly wage based on the four quarters prior to your injury, not including the quarter in which you were injured, but no more than the maximum average weekly wage determined each year by...
What is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)?
The concept of “maximum medical improvement” is one of the most important concepts in South Carolina workers’ compensation claims. The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act requires that an injured worker be at “maximum medical improvement” (also called MMI) before...