Navigating the Workers’ Compensation Claim Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

How do you file a workers’ compensation claim in South Carolina? If you’ve been injured on the job or have developed an occupational disease, filing a workers’ comp claim is a crucial step to getting compensation you need to cover lost wages, medical bills, and more.

But some people are hesitant to file a workers’ comp claim. They’re worried that the process will be long and difficult, with a lot of confusing paperwork and red tape. 

Fortunately, that’s not the case. That’s because in South Carolina, you are not responsible for filing a workers’ comp claim. 

That’s right – as the injured worker, it’s not up to you to fill out the paperwork and file the claim.

Motorcycle Safety Tips for Greenville Riders: Avoiding Accidents

There’s no question that motorcyclists are far more likely to be injured or killed in a traffic accident than car and truck drivers. Nationally, the fatality rate for motorcyclists was 60.03 per 100,000 registered vehicles in 2021 (the most recent year for which data are available), according to the Insurance Information Institute. This is nearly five times the rate for passenger car drivers at 12.53 per 100,000 registered vehicles. 

As Greenville motorcycle accident attorneys, we’ve written plenty on the topic previously, including What to Do If You’re Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident, What Damages Can Be Claimed?, and How Motorcycle Accidents Are Different from Car Accidents. But today we’re going to look at what you can do to stay safer on the road and avoid motorcycle accidents altogether. 

Determining Liability in Pedestrian vs. Vehicle Collisions

In pedestrian-vehicle accidents, it’s the driver who’s at fault, right? Not necessarily. A recently published examination of over 2,700 pedestrian crashes in Ohio found that drivers were found at fault 53.6% of the time and pedestrians at fault in 36.4% – more than 1 in 3 accidents. 

What does this mean for you? If you’re involved in a pedestrian-vehicle accident in South Carolina, a crucial step to coming to a settlement is determining liability, that is, finding out who was at fault for the accident. It may be the driver, the pedestrian, or both. 

When determining liability in a pedestrian accident in South Carolina, here are some factors to consider.

Injured on the Job: Reporting Requirements and Timelines in South Carolina

How long do you have to report a workplace injury in South Carolina if you’re injured on the job? How do you report a workplace injury and file a workers’ compensation claim?

If you’ve sustained an injury on the job in South Carolina or have developed an illness due to workplace conditions, you need to report it in a timely manner or risk losing out on benefits. 

Here’s what you need to know about how to report a workplace injury or illness in South Carolina and how long you have to do so. 

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