Injuries can occur in the workplace anywhere. But there are some workplaces that are more dangerous than others. Construction These reasons and more are what makes construction such a dangerous industry to work in. Even employees who are safe and cautious in their approach can’t predict when something may fall or malfunction. Logging Loggers, who …
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Understand the process of filing a South Carolina Workers Compensation Claim Workers compensation is in place to provide cash benefits and medical care to workers who’ve suffered an injury or illness at work. Employees who sustain an injury in South Carolina can file for workers comp benefits under a no fault system. A no fault …
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Most people injured in the workplace in South Carolina are entitled to compensation for their injuries. Injured employees are able able to apply for workers’ comp benefits following their work-related injury. If you’ve suffered from an injury in your workplace, it’s important that you seek help. An experienced workers’ comp attorney can help to protect …
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Workplace accidents are inevitable. You might experience an accident due to a defective piece of equipment while performing your job. You might slip and fall in your workplace. Your employer may neglect to give you the proper training you need to perform your job safely. No matter the cause, if you find yourself to be …
If you’re curious about under his or her employer’s workers’ comp insurance, the employee’s injury must have occurred as a result of a work-related accident or occupational disease. But what does that mean exactly? The Clardy Law Firm is here to help you break it down. Injury and personal injury defined The South Carolina Workers’ …
Federal law guarantees you and every other employee the right to a safe workplace. If you think your work environment isn’t following the guidelines in place to protect you and your coworkers, you may request an inspection from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Workers compensation varies on a state-by-state level. It covers your …
Don’t be confused when your attorney starts using what sound like made-up words while walking you through your workers comp case. An experienced workers compensation attorney should be able to guide you through everything you need to know. If you find yourself overwhelmed or unable to understand what your lawyer is talking about, don’t worry …
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What you need to know about hearing loss in the workplace Not all workplace injuries are noticeable. While broken bones and open wounds can be easily identified, injuries like hearing loss in the workplace are also rampant – but often go unnoticed. Bones and cuts can heal, but hearing loss is permanent. For this reason, …
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What Workers’ Comp Benefits Can I Receive? A work injury isn’t something to be taken lightly. Medical bills, on top of lost wages, can quickly become stressful for someone trying to finally move on from an accident. Workers’ compensation benefits are specifically available to help those in need. Through workers’ comp benefits, injured workers can …
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Social Media Mistakes While a majority of workplace injuries are real, some employees may over-exaggerate or fake injuries to cheat the workers’ comp system. Fraudulent workers’ comp claims are even common in South Carolina, where there’s a no-fault system. Workers are eligible to make claims for medical expenses and lost wages – without needing to …
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