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.
Reporting Your Work Injury In South Carolina: What You Need to Know NOW
Workers’ Comp for Repetitive Trauma Injury in South Carolina
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.
What if I Didn’t Report My Work Injury the Day it Happened?
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.
How Much Money Am I Supposed to Get While I’m Out of Work?
Lost wages are a key benefit of workers’ compensation and take the place of your regular paycheck while you’re out..
What Compensation Am I Entitled to in South Carolina?
If you’re injured and it’s someone else’s fault, you may want to seek monetary compensation for your injuries in a..
Can I Sue My Coworker for My Workplace Accident
In personal injury cases like slip and fall or motor vehicle accidents, the injured party can bring a lawsuit against the party responsible for the accident to seek compensation. But is there ever a time when you can sue your coworker over a workplace accident that was their fault?
Top 5 Mistakes in Workers’ Comp Cases
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.
How to Get Workers Compensation for an Occupational Disease in South Carolina
The Workers’ Compensation system in South Carolina provides compensation to employees who have been injured or become ill in the course of their job. In order for a workers’ comp claim to be successful, it needs to be shown that the employee was harmed while on the job. While this may be relatively easy when it comes to an acute injury, it becomes more challenging with respect to an occupational disease…With that in mind, here’s what’s needed to get workers’ compensation for an occupational disease in South Carolina.