If you are injured on the job or suffer an occupational illness, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits – but what are the different types of workers’ compensation benefits in SC? Depending on the nature of your injuries, whether the injuries’ effects are...
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Workers’ Compensation and Car Accidents in SC – Should You File a Workers’ Comp Claim or a Civil Lawsuit?
What happens if you are involved in a car accident on the job that was caused by someone else’s negligence? In most cases, you cannot sue your employer when you are injured on the job. Your compensation is limited to workers’ compensation benefits - a trade-off...
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits in SC if I Fail a Drug Test?
Can you get workers’ compensation benefits if you fail a drug test? Many employers will give random drug screens to employees – and get a discount on their workers’ comp insurance policies for complying with the requirements for a “drug-free workplace.” Employers will...
Workers’ Compensation in SC: What are Temporary Benefits and How do You Get Them?
If you have been injured on the job and are unable to work, you may be entitled to temporary benefits through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. In this article, we will cover the basics of temporary benefits in SC, including: What temporary benefits...
How Long do Workers’ Compensation Benefits Last in SC?
How long do workers’ compensation benefits last in SC? Assuming you do not resolve your case with a lump-sum settlement, how long your workers’ compensation benefits will last depends on the type of injury you suffered, the severity of your injuries, and, more...
How do You Get Permanent Disability Benefits Through Worker’s Compensation in SC?
How do you get permanent disability benefits through workers’ compensation insurance if you have been severely injured on your job? After reporting your injury to your employer and receiving emergency medical care, you should begin receiving temporary benefits from...
Can you be held liable for your own workplace injury?
You may have heard that South Carolina is a modified comparative negligence state when it comes to personal injury claims. If you get hurt in an accident, as long as you were no more than 50 percent responsible for what happened, you can collect compensation from the...
When Can an Employer Stop TTD (Temporary Total Disability) Benefits in SC?
Once temporary total disability (TTD) benefits have begun, the SC Workers’ Compensation Act contains rules for when an employer can stop making TTD payments. Below, we will look at what SC workers’ compensation laws say about when an employer can stop making TTD...
Can Your Boss Force You Back to Work After an On-the-Job Injury?
Can your employer force you to return to work before you are fully recovered from your on-the-job injury? Injured workers are already under an incredible amount of pressure – recovering from an injury, keeping doctor’s appointments, a reduction in wages (workers’ comp...
What Businesses are Required to Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
What businesses are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance? If your employer does not carry workers’ comp as required by law, they are subject to employee lawsuits, fines, and even jail time.
