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Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Who is entitled to worker’s compensation death benefits in sc?
In York v. York, decided on June 6, 2018, the SC Court of Appeals reversed the Worker’s Compensation Commission’s finding that a common-law spouse was not entitled to worker’s compensation death benefits after her common-law husband’s death. The commissioner in the case below held that…
DOES SC WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVER OFF-SITE INJURIES?
If you get hurt on the job, workers’ compensation can save you from the crushing costs of medical care and lost wages and even help you find a new job if necessary. But what if you are not on the job-site when you get hurt?…
4 RULES EMPLOYERS MUST FOLLOW WHEN IT COMES TO WORKERS’ COMP
If you are a South Carolina employee who suffered injuries in an accident at work, you may be wondering about your rights and options regarding recovery. The aftermath of a serious work accident can be difficult and overwhelming, but you could have a rightful claim…
HOW CAN MY SC WORKERS’ COMP LAWYER HELP?
A workplace injury can be devastating for you and your family. You may suddenly find yourself facing enormous medical bills and injuries that make you unable to work. Workers’ compensation can help ease the burden, but sometimes employers and insurers will do everything in their power to…
ARE UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS ENTITLED TO WORKER’S COMPENSATION?
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRA), it is illegal for any employer to knowingly hire an undocumented immigrant. If an undocumented worker presents forged I-9 documents to secure employment, can the employer or insurance company then refuse to pay worker’s compensation benefits to…
SC WORKER’S COMPENSATION: EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR?
Employers will often attempt to classify an employee as an independent contractor to avoid paying worker’s compensation claims if the employee is injured on the job. In Sellers v. Tech Service, the South Carolina Court of Appeals held that an employee, who fell from a ladder on…
UNDERSTANDING WHY A WORKERS’ COMP CLAIM MAY RESULT IN REJECTION
If you have suffered an injury at work, you may be experiencing numerous hardships in life, physical and financial alike. When facing a potential loss of income, along with the extensive cost of medical expenses, you might find yourself in dire need of financial assistance.…
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