Category: Workers’ Compensation

All disputed workers’ compensation claims in South Carolina may be referred for mediation, if the parties agree, in hopes of avoiding the need for a formal hearing. Some complex claims or claims for permanent and total disability must go to…

Thousands of South Carolina workers suffer injuries in workplace accidents each year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), South Carolina private employers reported 29,100 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses and 102 fatal injuries in one recent year. Some accidents…

Many people are reluctant to take a new job while receiving workers’ compensation, as they worry that it will make them ineligible for benefits. With a few exceptions, this isn’t the case. South Carolina law protects the rights of injured…

Time off for a workplace injury is more common than you might think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Carolina saw 29,100 workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020, of which 19,400 required time off or restrictions on job…

Back injuries are one of the most common job-related ailments. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 128,000 workers suffered back injuries severe enough to require time off work in a recent year. These injured workers often faced…

Construction sites are required to have several different types of safety signage. Some signs warn workers and visitors of potential hazards, such as falling debris or electrical cables. Other signs point to the location of safety items such as fire…

Back injuries are a leading cause of disability for people in their working years. They afflict more than 600,000 employees each year, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says. A single traumatic event such as a fall can…

The objective of workers’ compensation insurance is to support an injured worker financially and provide needed medical treatment until he or she recovers and is ready to return to work. But some people who have been badly injured at a…