Category: Workers’ Compensation

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…

Any injured employee can receive workers’ compensation for benefit checks to cover medical expenses, partial wage replacement, and other benefits without having to prove their employer’s negligence was at fault for their injury. Workers’ compensation is set up to allow…

If you have a pre-existing injury and get hurt at work, you may have concerns about filing for workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation allows you to continue having an income while you’re unable to work due to an injury. In South…

Workers’ compensation, also called workman’s comp, is a type of liability insurance that most businesses in South Carolina are legally required to carry to pay employees when they are injured on the job. Does Workman’s Comp Provide Salary? How much…

Companies in South Carolina employ workers in various competitive industries, including automotive manufacturing, health care, construction, engineering, and aerospace. Some jobs inherently have a higher risk of injury. Jobs in agribusiness, manufacturing, and the transportation industry are particularly hazardous. If…

Your status as a temporary worker in South Carolina does not necessarily bar you from being eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if you have been injured on the job. You may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if you suffer an…

When most people think of workers’ compensation, they think of construction workers with hard hats. But the truth is, workplace injuries can happen anywhere. That’s why South Carolina requires employers with more than 4 employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance…