Workers' Compensation

Workplace injuries are an unfortunate part of working in any career field. The purpose of workers’ compensation insurance is to support injured workers while providing medical treatment financially and cover medical costs until they have recovered and are ready to re-enter the workforce. Some employees choose to look for work once their recovery begins and …

When you’re hurt in a work accident, you need benefits that cover all your needs. Your medical expenses and lost wages can be costly, and they can impact your life if you do not have the coverage you need. If you’re struggling to understand the benefits you are due, do not hesitate to contact the …

Workers’ compensation lawyers can seek compensation for such standard damages as: Lost wages Pain and suffering Medical bills However, current South Carolina law restricts inserting mental injuries into a state’s workers’ compensation benefits. Often, SC benefits are granted for injuries and illnesses suffered at work, but their emotional well-being is not even considered. A South …

Workers’ compensation insurance serves as a critical safety net, offering necessary protection to employees in the event of occupational injuries or illnesses. Every job has an inherent risk, regardless of your industry or field.  Accidents, often unforeseen, can lead to injuries necessitating extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and potentially long periods away from work. This blog …

Experiencing an injury or falling ill while fulfilling professional responsibilities is indeed an exceedingly daunting and distressing occurrence. The common question that often surfaces when navigating the labyrinth of workers’ compensation revolves around the payment process. In this blog post, we will look at the various factors that influence when workers’ compensation begins to disburse …

After suffering a work-related occupational illness or injury, you may be interested in pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. However, getting your application approved could be more challenging than you were expecting. When the insurance company attempts to deny you the benefits you are entitled to, you may be unsure of how to handle your claim.  Hiring …

The maximum out of time you can collect workers’ compensation benefits in South Carolina will vary depending on several factors, including the severity of your injury, your disability and impairment ratings, and the type of injury you sustained.  Generally, you can expect to collect workers’ comp for as much as 500 weeks, but most injured …

You can recover workers’ compensation benefits in the State of South Carolina if you have suffered a workplace injury. The benefits you can receive under workers’ compensation include payments for medical expenses and lost earnings. Depending on the facts and circumstances of the case, other benefits may be available.  South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims are …

When you receive a settlement offer from the insurance company after filing a workers’ compensation claim, you might be surprised and excited that the insurance company is willing to pay your claim quickly. However, you should be cautious when you receive this initial settlement offer from the insurer.  Insurance companies are not on your side. …

You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you have suffered a workplace injury or illness. Workers’ compensation is a system designed to provide benefits to workers injured on the job or suffering from work-related illnesses. These benefits typically cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other related expenses. One of the questions that often …