If you were injured on the job, you may be wondering if your injuries are eligible for a workers’ comp claim in South Carolina. Here are some questions to ask....
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If you’ve been injured at work in South Carolina, you might be wondering whether there’s a time limit on reporting the accident, and if so, how long it is....
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There are situations in which you may be able to sue your employer for an injury you sustained on the job. Here are three....
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For the individual suffering from a repetitive stress injury, the consequences can be substantial. Because of the nature of the injury, it often means the accompanying pain is chronic, which greatly affects quality of life. And if it’s not addressed in time, the damage (and pain) can become permanent....
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The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission (SCWCC) has set rules for exactly how work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths are compensated, including time limits with respect to reporting an accident and filing a claim. If you were injured at work, you may be wondering if you made a mistake by not reporting the injury to your employer the day it happened. Here’s what the SCWCC has to say about it....
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If you’re injured and it’s someone else’s fault, you may want to seek monetary compensation for your injuries in a civil suit. (If you’re injured at work, you should file a claim through workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is often your exclusive remedy when you are injured while on the job.) The following is an overview of the different damages you may be entitled to in South Carolina. Economic Damages Economic damages are related to a claimant’s expenses or loss of income due to the accident. For instance, if you’re in a car accident that...
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Although the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation system may appear straightforward, it can be complex and difficult to navigate if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here are some common mistakes in workers’ comp cases and how you can avoid them....
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If you’re experiencing back pain on the job, you may be wondering if your back pain is covered by workers’ compensation here in South Carolina. Let’s look at when back pain is and isn’t covered, and some of the challenges of getting treatment for back pain covered by workers’ comp....
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