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 […]
What to Do if Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied
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. […]
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims and Pre-Existing Conditions
Some people think that having a pre-existing condition will keep them from pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. The workers’ compensation laws in South Carolina are designed to put you back in the position you were in prior to the workers’ compensation accident. If an accident made an existing health condition or injury worse, forcing you […]
What Is an Independent Medical Examination and How Does it Affect My South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you are an employee who has been injured at work, it is important that you handle the process properly by reporting the injury right away and seeking medical treatment. In most cases, the employer will choose which medical providers will provide treatment for you. There are some scenarios where an employee might be able […]
Pursuing Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims in South Carolina
When you are injured in a work-related accident, you normally open a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. In South Carolina, the workers’ compensation system is an exclusive remedy, which means that this is typically the only method you can use to take legal action against your employer for any injuries that occur on the job. […]
Reasons Your South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim May Be Denied
If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, you may assume that your workers’ compensation benefits will be automatic. Unfortunately, even a legitimate workers’ compensation claim will sometimes be denied. The denial may be issued by your employer and their insurance company, or it might be denied by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. Although […]
Overview of Workers’ Compensation Laws and Benefits in South Carolina
The workers’ compensation system in South Carolina provides medical care and financial benefits to eligible workers for illnesses or injuries that occurred on the job. An employee who is injured while performing their job or develops an illness that is related to their occupation or workplace conditions is eligible to receive benefits. The system in […]
What Type of Benefits are Available with Workers’ Compensation Claims?
Employees who have been injured on the job are most concerned with their recovery, what type of benefits are available to them, and how quickly their claims will be paid. In South Carolina, you must bring a claim within two years from the date of injury or date of death. Once a claim is reported […]
Six Things to Know About Workers’ Compensation Laws in South Carolina
Before you pursue a workers’ compensation claim against your employer in South Carolina, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with how the process works. It can be complicated in certain situations, and many injured employees do not even realize the rights they have. Here are six important things to know about workers’ compensation claims in South […]
Overview of Workers’ Compensation Basics in South Carolina
Workers’ compensation laws developed in the United States during the 20th century as a way of handling occupational disabilities. Prior to this, the established belief was that the employer was not responsible for any employees’ injuries or deaths that were a result of an employer’s negligent act. This was a slow and cumbersome process which […]
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