What If My Work Injury Was My Fault?

If you have been injured in a work-related accident in South Carolina, it is essential to understand your rights and options. Workers’ compensation is a system designed to provide financial support and medical benefits to employees injured on the job….

Do Workers’ Comp Benefits Apply When Employees Work from Home?

Workers who have embraced remote employment in South Carolina may wonder whether they are still protected by workers’ compensation if they are injured while working. The short answer is yes, an employee in a work-from-home or remote job is covered…

Can I Get Workers’ Comp If I Accidentally Caused My Own Injury?

Workers’ compensation is a system designed to provide medical care and wage replacement benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. It is a no-fault insurance program that provides coverage to employees regardless of who was at fault for…

Who Is and Isn’t Eligible for Workers’ Comp in South Carolina?

Workers’ compensation covers lost wages, healthcare benefits, and permanent disability for employees who are injured or who become ill on the job. However, specific types of employment and industries don’t require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Read on to…

Is Asbestos Exposure Considered a Workers’ Comp Case?

When many people think of asbestos exposure, they think of older homes with popcorn ceilings, dated vinyl flooring, and outdated attic and wall insulation. Thankfully, asbestos was phased out of new construction by the mid-1980s, but countless people are still…

What Happens if My Employer is Supposed to Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance, But Doesn’t?

Most employers in South Carolina must legally carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, if you discover your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation coverage, you can still find ways to receive benefits for your work-related injury or illness. Read on to learn…