Without a doubt, firefighters have one the hardest jobs around. A job where danger and injury are commonplace. So it’s really no wonder that workplace injuries among firefighters are so high. While firefighters are battling against fires, that’s not all they have to fight. An increasing wave of research is producing evidence that firefighters are …
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South Carolina Workers’ Comp exists to protect both employees, employers, and businesses. It is the responsibility of employers to be able to provide their employees with workers comp insurance in the event of illnesses and injuries. In exchange, this insurance protects employers from being sued directly by injured employees, which could risk the livelihood of …
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As an employee, you’re entitled to a safe working environment. It’s your employer’s job to prevent dangerous work conditions, provide you and your coworkers with the right protective equipment you need, and train employees about the hazards they may encounter on the job. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) inspects and investigates workplaces to …
Don’t be fooled when the insurance company or your employer tries to trick you by saying that your ineligible for workers’ comp benefits because you didn’t notify your employer of your injury on the same day that it happened. Employees have 90 days following an accident to give notice of an injury. Although being timely …
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There are usually a lot of questions regarding workers’ comp benefits for independent contractors. Unfortunately, most workers’ comp claims filed by these types of workers are denied because independent contractors are not considered employees. Some employers misclassify their workers as independent contractors to reduce payroll costs. If your employer has misclassified you, you may be …
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What is a workers compensation settlement? A workers comp settlement is offered to an injured employee to help cover medical expenses and lost wages. It’s a lump-sum payment and a decision that an injured worker shouldn’t make without considering all options. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before accepting the workers compensation settlements …
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An injured employee may be requested by his/her employer (or their insurance company) to have an independent medical evaluation (IME) done. What is an independent medical evaluation? Under South Carolina law, the party that pays out your workers’ compensation benefits (meaning your employer or their insurance company) can ask you to have an independent medical …
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As an employer, you’re responsible for attempting to prevent workplace injuries in the first place by ensuring your employees have a safe place to work. But a job-related accident can still happen. And you need to know what to do when they occur. Employer Responsibilities An employer’s number one priority should be to make sure …
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Volunteers are an asset to a number of businesses and organizations. But something that’s often overlooked is what happens to an injured volunteer when they get hurt while working for an organization or business. Don’t assume that injured volunteers will be protected by workers’ comp The definition of an employee in the state of South …
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Many people, especially insurance companies and employers, assume that most injured employees would rather file for workers’ compensation instead of returning to work. While this certainly can apply to some employees on workers comp, it doesn’t apply to all. A majority of injured employees are more likely to negotiate for a fair lump sum settlement. …
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