In South Carolina, workers’ compensation is a different area of law with its own regulations and statutes that dictate the benefits you may be entitled to if you are injured at work. The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act is used to determine how you will be compensated for your injury if you’re hurt at work […]

Do I Need Insurance For My Nanny? Like many states, South Carolina does not require workers’ compensation insurance coverage for nannies (in most cases). Parents who have just one domestic employee are not legally required to take out workers’ compensation coverage. In fact, only 15 states and the District of Columbia require employers to have […]

If you’ve been injured on the job in Rock Hill, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation for your injuries. This compensation can provide for medical expenses and perhaps even lost income. However, South Carolina has very stringent rules regarding the workers’ compensation system. One of those is that you can only see doctors […]

If you’ve been injured on the job, under South Carolina law you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Employers with four or more employees are required to carry this insurance to help with medical costs and lost income after injury. When employees become hurt after an accident on the job, they often think getting these […]

The state of South Carolina is an at-will employment state, which means employees can get the pink slip at any time and for almost any reason. Your employer can even fire you for no reason. However, both state and federal law protect workers from wrongful termination in specific cases. One of these is when you […]

If you’ve been injured at work in Rock Hill, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. However, too many injured employees don’t file these types of claims because they believe one or more of the many misconceptions surrounding them. Below are the five most common misconceptions about workers’ compensation claims in Rock Hill and the […]

When workers are injured on the job in South Carolina, workers’ compensation benefits are available to them. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance purchased by the employer that provides benefits to hurt workers for things like medical expenses and lost income. Due to the fact that the insurance company is paying for any medical […]

When workers get injured on the job, they often think workers’ compensation insurance will automatically cover them for their injuries. This isn’t always the case, though. Your employer may deny you were injured at work, or the insurance company may say you didn’t follow proper protocol and so are barred from pursuing a claim. These […]

Overexertion causes 35 percent of all work-related injuries and is the main type of injury cited in workers’ compensation claims. Overexertion injuries occur when a person works beyond their physical capacity and places too much stress on their body. These injuries are generally caused by pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy items, typically within the scope […]

It’s true that when workers are hurt on the job, South Carolina law often allows them to receive workers’ compensation. These benefits can cover the cost of medical expenses, and in some cases, missed income when the injury prevents someone from working. Unfortunately, simply applying for workers’ compensation benefits doesn’t mean you’ll automatically receive them. […]