How To File A Workers’ Comp Claim In South Carolina You find yourself injured after a work accident. Now what? Employees injured at work or suffering from an employment related illness or disease (such as COPD) are entitled to receive workers’ comp claim benefits. The workers’ compensation in South Carolina is designed to help you …
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Back injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries that employees face. A majority of these types of injuries occur as a result of lifting heavy objects (usually heavy boxes). Workers in many different types of industries are susceptible to back injury from heavy lifting. If you’ve suffered a back injury at work, you …
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By law, it’s the responsibility of an employer to care for their employees. This includes providing enough training so that employees can be safe. Training also ensures that employees keep their co-workers and others safe in their work environment. When an employer fails to provides inadequate training and an employee is hurt as a result, …
Almost every employee is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits with just a few exceptions. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION? In the state of South Carolina, you must be an “employee” in order to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Your eligibility, however, depends on whether you’re considered an employee or an independent contractor to your …
It might seem a little daunting to have to walk into your workers’ compensation attorney’s office to get help with your case. Here are a few tips to help you know what to expect. How long is the appointment? Your first appointment with your workers’ compensation attorney might take between 30 minutes to about an hour. …
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Now that you know a bit about what to expect during your first appointment with your workers’ comp lawyer you might be curious about what he or she has in store for you. Here a few things that your lawyer may require you to sign. Medical releases In almost every case, your workers’ comp lawyer will need to …
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Common Workers Compensation Claim Mistakes Not Reporting Your Accident ASAP If you have a workplace accident, you need to report it immediately. Your chance of receiving a fair settlement decreases the longer you wait. Avoiding The Doctor If you’re injured on the job, don’t hesitate to visit a doctor. A visit to the doctor helps …
COPD – A workplace injury? When you think of a workplace injury, you probably think of an injury caused by an immediate accident. But what if the injury isn’t immediate? Lung problems can develop over time as a result of poor workplace safety practices. COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is not a disease itself. …
If you’ve suffered a workplace injury, you need to take the necessary steps to ensure your case is handled properly and you get the most out of your workers’ compensation claim. Let The Clardy Law Firm walk you through the options. Get Medical Attention Immediately seek medical attention following your accident. This ensures your health is …
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Injured workers tend to focus on the areas of their bodies that have experienced most of the trauma after an accident. What they fail to take into account are the bruises, minor pains, and scraps that occur. When filing a workers’ compensation claim, it’s important that you report every single hurt, bruise, and swollen body …
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