Most workers in Greenville, SC and across South Carolina are covered under the state’s workers’ compensation program. If you’re a worker in South Carolina, you should know what it is and how it works. Below you’ll find an overview of key points of workers’ comp in South Carolina, along with links to other articles on our blog to learn more....
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What benefits are you entitled to under South Carolina’s workers’ compensation program? Depending on the nature and severity of the illness or injury, South Carolina workers are entitled to certain types of compensation that are paid out at a rate pre-determined by law. That means South Carolina workers can reasonably know what to expect if they experience a workplace-related injury or illness....
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An “occupational disease” is defined in South Carolina Code 42-11-10 as “a disease arising out of and in the course of employment that is due to hazards in excess of those ordinarily incident to employment and is peculiar to the occupation in which the employee is engaged.” That is, an occupational disease – also called an occupational illness – is not just an illness that leads to days away from work, but it’s a disease that is directly caused by an employee’s working conditions. Most occupational diseases are covered by workers’ compensation in South Carolina, but it can be challenging to...
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I'm thrilled to share the exciting news that The Carolina Law Group, the team I'm proud to be a part of, has been voted by the Spartanburg Post and Courier readers as the Best Workers' Compensation Law Firm in our region. In addition, I'm deeply honored to have received the title of Best Workers' Compensation Attorney....
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If you’re injured on the job in South Carolina and you’re covered under workers’ compensation, it’s vital to report your workplace injury in a timely manner in order to get the compensation you’re entitled to under the law. Here’s how to report a workplace injury in South Carolina, plus how long you have to report an injury....
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If you’ve been injured at work, you might be wondering if you can sue your employer over your injury. The answer is usually no. Instead, you can apply for compensation through the state’s workers’ compensation program to get compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other costs associated with your injury....
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Is carpal tunnel considered a workplace injury that is covered under workers’ compensation in South Carolina? Yes, it can be. Here’s what to know about whether carpal tunnel, or, more correctly, carpal tunnel syndrome, is considered a workplace injury that’s eligible for compensation....
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In order to be eligible to receive workers’ compensation for a workplace injury, you must report your injury in a timely manner. Different states have different requirements for how long an employee has to report an injury sustained on the job. In South Carolina, you have 90 days from the date of injury in which to report your workplace injury. Failing to do so could mean losing out on benefits and compensation you’re entitled to under the law....
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