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How Much Does a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Cost in South Carolina?

How much does a workers’ compensation lawyer cost in SC? The attorney fees vary from case to case, but it will usually be a contingency fee arrangement - you pay nothing upfront, and your attorney is only paid when they win your case. In this…

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Reasons to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in SC

What are reasons to hire a workers' comp attorney in SC? Do you need a workers’ compensation lawyer to get your claim approved? Workers’ compensation coverage should be automatic if you are injured on the job and if your workplace has more than four employees,…

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Can You Get an Independent Medical Examination (IME) in Your Workers’ Compensation Case?

How do you get an independent medical examination (IME) in your workers’ compensation case? If the doctor that your employer sent you to is not providing effective treatment, is not providing an accurate diagnosis, or has grossly underestimated your disability and impairment ratings, can you…

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Workers’ Compensation Deadlines in South Carolina

What are the workers’ compensation deadlines in SC and what happens if you miss one? One of the pitfalls for individuals filing a workers’ compensation claim is the strict deadlines for filing documents at each stage of the case – missing a deadline can and…

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Can You Sue a Co-Worker Who Caused a Work Injury?

Can you sue a co-worker who causes an on-the-job injury? If you are in an on-the-clock car wreck caused by a third party, you may be able to sue the at-fault driver and file a workers’ compensation claim with your employer, although you cannot collect…

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When Does Fraud in the Application Bar Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

When is fraud in the application a valid defense that would allow an insurance company to refuse to pay workers’ compensation benefits? Insurance companies will do everything possible to deny or limit your workers’ compensation claim – including accusing you of lying on your employment…

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SC Workers’ Compensation Law: What is the Statutory Employee Doctrine?

What is SC’s statutory employee doctrine, and how could it affect your workers’ compensation case? In the past, employers have been considered immune from lawsuits by the employees of contractors and subcontractors under SC Code § 42-1-400 and 410’s “statutory employee doctrine,” which the SC…

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Common Problems with Workers’ Compensation Claims in SC

What are some of the more common problems with workers’ compensation claims in SC? Worker’s compensation insurance is mandated by law for many SC businesses – it is a supposedly fair compromise between the interests of workers and the interests of employers: you will be…

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Different types of workers’ compensation benefits in sc

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 temporary…

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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…

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