Workers Compensation
August 29th, 2025
A Turning Point for South Carolina’s Statutory Employee Doctrine in Workers’ Compensation Claim
Background: Dennis Seay’s Case and Keene v. CNA Holdings In August 2021, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued a major decision in Keene v. CNA Holdings, LLC, 870 S.E.2d 156 (2021), which has made it easier for some injured workers to seek full compensation for workplace injuries . The case involved Dennis Seay, a maintenance… Read More
Uncategorized, Workers Compensation
August 29th, 2025
Can you Sue if Injured on an Outsourced Job in South Carolina
Can you Sue if Injured on an Outsourced Job? When an injured worker files a claim in South Carolina, one of the most common defenses raised by companies is: “You’re a statutory employee. Your only remedy is workers’ compensation.” This has been called the “exclusivity remedy doctrine” which means that an injured employee’s exclusive remedy… Read More
Goings Law Firm LLC, Goings Law Firm News, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
August 2nd, 2023
Goings Law Firm Celebrates 2023 Legal Elite Recognition
Goings Law Firm, LLC, a leading personal injury law firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, proudly announces that its attorneys, Robert F. Goings, Christian Boesl, Jessica Gooding, and Chris Paschal, have all been selected for 2023 Legal Elite in South Carolina, a distinguished South Carolina business publication. This recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence… Read More
Workers Compensation
May 26th, 2020
Who are the Top Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in South Carolina?
Have you been searching for the top workers’ compensation attorney in South Carolina? There is no list that ranks the “best” attorney for workers’ compensation, but we believe that finding the right attorney to represent you is critical to a successful outcome. If you have been injured in a work related accident, it is important… Read More
Workers Compensation
March 18th, 2020
DON’T LET COVID-19 LIMIT YOUR WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS
Just 3 weeks ago the economy was booming and Americans were working more than ever. Now with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, everyone’s security in the workplace is being jeopardized. We have received inquiries from individuals who were hurt on the job prior to the pandemic but for whatever reason they delayed in giving notice of… Read More
Workers Compensation
January 20th, 2020
Tips for Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
If you are considering hiring a lawyer to represent you for an injury that occurred in the course and scope of your job, you will need to determine who is the best workers’ compensation lawyer for you. Hiring the best attorney is important. We caution people from choosing a lawyer based on silly advertisements, paid… Read More
Workers Compensation
May 22nd, 2019
Why do you need a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
If you are wondering if you should hire a workers’ compensation attorney, listen to this short video. Christian Boesl explains when you should hire an attorney to help you with your workers’ compensation claim in South Carolina. Here are the tips to know when you need an attorney. The insurance company will have attorneys defending… Read More
Workers Compensation
February 18th, 2019
An Overview of South Carolina Workers Compensation Laws – The Basics
The Workers’ Compensation Act in South Carolina provides that if an employee suffers injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, that individual is entitled to recover medical expenses, temporary total compensation for lost time, and permanent disability benefits if he/she suffered any permanent injury as a result of the work… Read More
Workers Compensation
January 28th, 2019
Workers’ Compensation Settlement: A proposed law may help protect injured workers
Do you need advise in negotiating your workers’ compensation settlement? Is the Insurance Company and the employer not being fair? A proposed new law in SC may help protect you! A proposed new law introduced by S.C. House Representative Beth Bernstein has been filed to help protect injured workers when negotiating workers’ compensation settlements. S.C. House Bill 3352 is… Read More
Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death
October 30th, 2018
Workers Comp: What if I can’t return to work?
A common question we get asked is “What happens if I cannot return to work due to my work injury.” The fear of not being able to return to work is a real concern if you have been involved in a work-related injury. Often we counsel people who have given their best years to an… Read More
