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…
Workers’ Compensation
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…
Like the rest of the world, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has thrust the United States into an unprecedented public health crisis. Companies and government agencies have sent countless numbers of personnel to work from home — or not at all — to reduce the risk of spreading infection. The exceptions…
A job injury can happen in any work environment. However, there are some occupations that carry a greater risk of injury and death than others. In fact, there are some professions in which the risk of dying is 10 times higher when compared to the average American job. The financial…
After an injury at work, it’s natural to wonder what happens next. While you may have heard the terms “workers’ compensation” and “personal injury” before, understanding the difference between the two types of claims will be important as you weigh your legal options. To help answer these complex questions, the…
Life is never the same for someone who suffers a catastrophic workplace injury. In the span of a few seconds, everything changes. Your health, your livelihood and your quality of life are in jeopardy. When a workplace accident happens in South Carolina, workers’ compensation laws require most employers to pay…
