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Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
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DOES WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVER CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN SC?
Does workers’ compensation cover carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in SC? It should if the carpal tunnel is related to your work duties. Carpal tunnel is a type of “repetitive trauma” that can result from typing on a keyboard for hours every day, operating a machine, or performing…
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WHEN ARE INJURIES NOT COVERED BY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN SC?
Are there situations where an on-the-job injury is not covered by workers’ compensation in SC? You may think that if you are injured on the job you are automatically covered by workers’ compensation insurance, but there are many situations where your injury will not be covered. For…
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What happens during a workers’ compensation hearing in sc?
If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, your next step is to request a workers’ compensation hearing in front of a commissioner. A workers’ compensation hearing is like a trial, except the issues may be limited, there may be fewer witnesses, and you do not…
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WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE SC WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVID 19 BILL?
Months ago, the SC House of Representatives introduced a SC workers’ compensation COVID-19 bill that has not yet been passed into law. Months later, the bill is still “in committee” – it has yet to be passed by the House, much less sent to the Senate or signed by…
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IS COVID-19 COVERED BY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN SC?
Is COVID-19 covered by workers’ compensation in SC? It is or it isn’t, depending on who you ask. There is no question, however, that it should be covered for essential workers who are putting themselves at risk of exposure every day to keep our economy…
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DOES WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVER INJURIES WHILE ON BREAK?
Does workers’ compensation in SC cover injuries while on break? If all on-the-job injuries are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, shouldn’t that also apply to injuries sustained while taking an ordinary break during work hours? What if you slip and fall while taking a break?…
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IS AN EMPLOYER ENTITLED TO A SET-OFF FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR A PRIOR INJURY?
What happens if you are compensated for a permanent and total disability, eventually return to work, and then suffer another injury that results in permanent and total disability? Can you receive workers’ compensation benefits for more than one injury? You can receive workers’ compensation benefits for more…
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DOES WORKERS COMPENSATION COVER MERCURY EXPOSURE IN THE WORKPLACE?
Mercury exposure in the workplace can be harmful, even deadly, to workers. Its effects can range from discomfort and irritation to the development of deadly occupational diseases like cancer. Do you know if you are being exposed to mercury in the workplace, and, if so,…
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CAN I GET WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND FILE A LAWSUIT?
Can you get workers’ compensation and file a lawsuit? Like most questions about the law, the answer depends… In most cases, you cannot sue your employer if they have workers’ compensation insurance – one purpose of the workers’ compensation laws is to protect employers from…
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SC SUPREME COURT CALLS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER A LIAR
In Ledford v. Dept. of Public Safety, the SC Supreme Court took the extraordinary step of censuring a workers’ compensation commissioner for allegedly 1) threatening criminal prosecution against a former highway patrol officer if he did not settle his workers’ compensation claim, and 2) lying…
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