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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The South Carolina workers’ compensation program doesn’t just cover acute injuries like a strained back or broken ankle. It also compensates workers for covered occupational disease, which is a disease that arises directly out of an employee’s working conditions.

Let’s look at exactly what occupational disease is and what it’s not, including some examples of occupational diseases.

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You were injured at the workplace while roughhousing with a coworker – is that covered under workers’ comp?
Knowing whether your injury is covered under South Carolina’s workers’ compensation program can seem tricky. Here’s some ways to tell if your work-related injury could be covered.

While workers are not required to have a lawyer represent them throughout the claims process, workers’ compensation lawyers can be an invaluable help, especially when the claim is not straightforward. Here are some of the things workers’ compensation attorneys do.