Depression is a debilitating illness that affects millions of people every year. It’s also more common after a workplace accident than many people think. A study by the Institute for Work and Health found 1 in 12 employees were diagnosed with depression in the first 12 months after suffering a…
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation can be a vital asset to people who have become injured or sick on the job. Benefits from a successful workers’ compensation claim can keep employees from falling onto hard times so they can heal without worrying about their finances. Unfortunately, several myths about the workers’ comp process…
Recovering from a job injury or illness happens gradually. At some point, your doctor may authorize you to return to work on light duty. This means that you can work, but with certain restrictions. If you’ve been getting workers’ compensation in South Carolina, a return to light-duty work can have…
If you are injured on the job in the Carolinas, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation for your medical expenses, a portion of your lost wages, and disability benefits. Although the workers’ compensation laws in South Carolina and North Carolina are different, they do share one thing in common…
People need their jobs to survive. But if they get hurt or sick at work, their financial security can quickly be put in danger. South Carolina workers’ compensation laws try to lessen the burden by providing monetary benefits to qualifying employees while they recover. Workers’ compensation provides payment for medical…
With coronavirus cases continuing to surge in many parts of the country, employers are expected to adhere to strict health guidelines in order to keep their employees safe. But a new lawsuit from Amazon employees claims that the corporate giant has not followed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocols,…
Hispanic and Latino workers in North Carolina are injured or killed on the job at a “persistently higher rate” than other members of the workforce, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. The majority of employees who suffer job injuries are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But…
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the nerve that travels from the palm side of the wrist is compressed, or pinched. This nerve — also known as the median nerve — travels through an area called the carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome typically causes numbness, burning pain, and tingling in…
What S.C. Families Need to Know The coronavirus pandemic has already claimed the lives of essential workers nationwide. That’s a tragedy, especially because many have died providing services to those of us who are able to stay home to work. These losses have also led to valid legal questions: Do…
South Carolina’s first responders are on the frontlines battling the coronavirus (COVID-19) every day. Now, a state representative is pushing for legislation that would provide them with workers’ compensation benefits if they test positive for the illness. Workers’ compensation pays for medical care and provides partial-wage reimbursement for employees who…
