Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
September 25th, 2018
Increased Workplace Fatalities Prove that Hiring a Workers Compensation Attorney Is Important
The National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Prove that Hiring a Workers Compensation Attorney Is Important Fatalities and serious workplace injuries are on a rise in the United States. Year after year, workplace deaths are increasing South Carolina. If a loved one has died at work, or you have suffered a serious on the job… Read More
Workers Compensation
August 30th, 2018
Do I Need to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
If you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness, you may be wondering whether to hire a workers’ compensation attorney. The answer depends on the severity of your injury, the overall complexity of your case, and the actions of your employer or its insurance company. In South Carolina, the workers’ compensation system was designed to provide… Read More
Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
August 29th, 2018
Do you Need a Lawyer to Represent You in Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
We strongly recommend that you consult with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to determine if you need help from a lawyer. Not every claim requires an attorney, and we don’t think that everyone should automatically hire an attorney. However, in our experience, you will likely need a workers’ compensation attorney if you have an injury… Read More
Workers Compensation
March 13th, 2018
South Carolina Workers Comp – Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of the frequently asked questions about workers’ compensation laws that we receive from people who have been injured on the at work. How do I report an on-the-job injury? Report all injures at work to your employer immediately and request medical treatment, if needed. If you neglect to report the injury… Read More
Workers Compensation
January 4th, 2018
Don’t Let Them Lie- Workers Compensation Is a No Fault System
We often help people who have been told by their employer or the insurance company their on-the-job accident “has been denied by workers comp because they failed to follow a safety rule.” Sometimes employers mistakenly mislead employees into thinking that they can’t bring a claim as a compensable workers compensation accident because the accident occurred… Read More
Workers Compensation
December 21st, 2017
Workers Compensation FAQ: Do I get reimbursed for my travel expenses when I go to the doctor?
Question: Do I get reimbursed for my travel expenses when I go to the doctor? Answer: Yes, if the round trip distance is more than ten miles from your home. Effective August 23, 2004, the South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission has approved allowance for trips to a pharmacy if the round trip distance is more than ten miles… Read More
Workers Compensation
December 21st, 2017
I got hurt at work what should I do?
Have you been hurt on the job? Here is the best advice for what to do if you have been injured at work: 1. Report the Injury to your Employer Report all injures at work to your employer immediately and request medical treatment, if needed. If you do not report the injury within 90 days… Read More
Workers Compensation
December 5th, 2017
Deadline to Give Notice of an Injury in Worker’s Compensation
When is it too late to give notice of an injury? Answer: After 90 days of the injury! You may have heard this in connection with an accident you had at work from your employer or their insurance carrier. “I’m sorry. Because you did not report your injury immediately on the day it happened your… Read More
Workers Compensation
October 24th, 2017
SC Worker’s Compensation Answers: Am I stuck with the Workers Compensation Doctor?
Close up photo of a handcuffed doctor hands Question: Do I have to use the workers comp insurance doctor? Answer: This is a question that we often hear from individuals who are dissatisfied with the medical care they been receiving from their employer’s worker’s compensation insurance carrier. For individuals who choose to go through this… Read More
Workers Compensation
October 11th, 2017
SC Worker’s Compensation Answers: I thought I was entitled to pay while I was out of work?
“I thought I was entitled to pay while I was out of work?” Answer: It’s the 7/14 Rule Every day we get asked… “I thought I was entitled to pay while I was out of work?” Our response is always the same “It’s an easy rule and I have no idea why the insurance carrier… Read More
