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Workers Compensation Category

Workers’ Compensation ‘Opt-Out’ Plan Proposed in South Carolina

November 11, 2015

Workers who are hurt or injured on the job have always counted on the security of knowing that workers’ compensation is available to help with their recovery. State-controlled ...

Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety Workers

October 26, 2015

Public safety workers put their health and well being on the line each and every time they go to work. Firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical service (EMS) ...

Workers’ Compensation Mediation

August 4, 2015

Anyone can get hurt on the job. Sometimes the type of work you do is inherently dangerous or exposes you to risk, such as working in the construction field or in a factory ...

Safety Tips for Working in the Heat

July 10, 2015

In the South, when the summer sun is high and the thermostat registers at 90-plus degrees, most of us would like nothing more than to be sitting somewhere in the shade, ...

Workers’ Compensation For Permanent Disabilities

June 18, 2015

On-the-job injuries happen. Whether due to a safety issue, job hazard, or simply the result of an accident, if you’re injured on the job, you may be entitled to receive ...

Workers’ Compensation For Office-Related Injuries

May 22, 2015

When thinking of high-risk occupations, office workers don’t immediately come to mind. Working at a desk all day doesn’t appear to be dangerous when compared to tasks ...

Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?

May 5, 2015

If you’ve been hurt or suffered an illness on the job, workers’ compensation can help you pay for your doctor’s bills and hospitals visits, as well as compensate you for lost ...

Pre-Existing Conditions and Workers’ Compensation

April 13, 2015

If you’ve suffered an injury or illness as a direct result of your employment, you may be eligible for compensation. The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation program provides ...

Work-Related Stress and Workers’ Compensation

April 2, 2015

Many of us have stressful jobs. We work long hours, face strict deadlines, and carry responsibility for not only our work but for the work of others as well. This daily stress ...