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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Accidents happen. Employees may face car accidents, machine accidents, slips and falls, and many other different types of accidents. Workplace accidents can often be traced back to an employee’s error – the employee themselves, a co-worker, or a third-party contractor. A majority of workplace accidents are the result from preventable human error. Sometimes an employee’s …
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Should you fight for your workers’ comp case alone? Did you sustain a workplace injury? You might have a workers’ comp case on your hands. Depending on the circumstance and the severity of your injury (or injuries), these cases can become quite complicated. A qualified South Carolina workers comp attorney can help you receive the …
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Bloodborne pathogens are not a common reference heard during the work day, but they are a safety concern for individuals that have jobs within a school, city, or public organization. Bloodborne pathogens are found in the human blood and can cause diseases or infections when spread from person to person. The Clardy Law Firm understands that it …
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Does your job require you to sit in front of a computer and type all day, lift heavy objects, or do repetitive movements? You may be at a higher risk for developing a repetitive stress injury. The most common types of repetitive stress injuries are carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and bursitis. How do you know …
OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration), is a government agency whose main priority is ensuring standardized workplace health and safety. They determine what rights employees have to work safely and employers must adhere to certain guidelines to protect their employees from injury. OSHA violations are what typically lead to workplace injuries. OSHA Standards To …
For many people, a job is the most stressful part of their lives. Long hours, low wages, insignificant incentives, and strenuous job performance can lead to many negative physical symptoms. But what about the psychological ones? Mental illnesses and symptoms sustained during an employee’s term of employment may entitle that employee to workers’ compensation benefits. …
When do you need a workers’ comp lawyer? Workplace injuries can occur anywhere at anytime. Injuries on the job can happen in construction sites, in the office, while operating a vehicle, and in a hospital. And other places where you might not suspect! When you find yourself a victim of a workplace accident, when should …
Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. Winter can increase the number of these accidents. Falling snow can reduce visibility and ice can build up on stairs, walkways, and loading docks – creating hazardous conditions for workers. It’s important to be extra careful in your workplace, especially if you …
