Most days, you wake up and start getting ready for work without a thought of what could happen while you are there. We are referring to an on-the-job injury that could change your life – at least for the immediate future. When bad things happen at work, and employees get hurt, SC Worker's Compensation Laws[...]
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Before we go any further, let us clarify the title statement. What may be more accurate than, "Won't Get You Fired", would be to say, "Shouldn't Get You Fired". Because it shouldn't – that's against the law. But things happen every day that are against the law. Technically speaking, filing a workers’ compensation claim should[...]
Often, teenagers of 16 or 17 years of age are encouraged by their parents to get a job. Frequently, parents believe that valuable life skills are learned in this manner and independence instilled. These jobs often seem harmless. They’re just part-time positions or temporary summer positions, after all. But without realizing it, these teens may[...]
People go to work every day without really thinking much about on-the-job injuries. Even workers who find themselves in precarious situations day in and day out can become lax in their thinking when it comes to getting hurt on the job. But accidents do happen. When they happen at someone's workplace, it's comforting to know[...]
Have you filed a workers’ compensation claim? Was it denied? If so, it's time to contact an experienced, reputable attorney to fight for your rights. There's every chance that the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission will need to hear your case. To prove that your case has been denied wrongfully, it takes know-how and commitment.[...]
If you are injured on the job, you are entitled to certain benefits, coverages, and compensation. Though your workers’ compensation case may seem straightforward, there are a lot of questions that can arise and things that can go wrong. It is a step-by-step process that, anywhere along the way, can be derailed. Your best bet?[...]