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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When it comes to filing your workers’ comp claim, there are certain things to do and other things you need to avoid. Help protect your legal rights and ensure you get the benefits you deserve. Take note of a few of the things you should AVOID doing when it comes to your workers’ comp claim. …
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A work-related back injury is one of the most common types of reported injuries in the workplace. They’re caused by a variety of different things and can happen to anyone, at any time. Here are few facts you may not have known about a work-related back injury: Back injuries make up 1 out of 5 …
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The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) exists to protect workers from hazards in their workplaces. Employers are required by OSHA (and law) to ensure their employees are safe. They’re expected to get rid of known dangers in the workplace, supply workers with the right personal protective equipment, and keep employees trained with up-to-date knowledge …
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a mental health condition. It typically arises from a traumatic event, such as witnessing or experiencing a life-threatening event. Any sort of traumatic event, even those that occur at work, are likely to spark PTSD in an individual. If you’ve experienced a horrific event and find yourself suffering from the …
Workers’ comp insurance provides financial relief for medical bills, lost wages, and injury-related costs. However, there are many reasons why your workers’ comp claim may be denied. If you fail to notify your employer in a timely manner or refuse to seek medical treatment, the insurance company may try to dispute or deny your claim. …
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South Carolina Workers’ Compensation is a “no-fault” system South Carolina workers’ compensation commissioners don’t take into consideration negligence or assess fault when determining whether or not you are entitled to compensation for your injury. Unless you intentionally hurt yourself, were injured because you were intoxicated, or are found guilty of fraud, you will likely get …
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Workplace Violence – What Are Your Rights? There are certain circumstances that may lead to violence between employees in the workplace. Depending on the details of your case, you may be eligible to collect workers’ compensation benefits for the injuries you’ve sustained from workplace violence. Did the violence occur within the range of your employment …
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