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 …
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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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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If you have recently been hurt while you were on the job, you might be counting on workers compensation claim to pay for your medical bills and to ensure that you have money to live off of while you are healing. However, if your case goes wrong, you might end up without the financial assistance …
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Managing workers’ compensation claims is almost always a time-consuming and stressful process. Not only do employers need to ensure their employees are treated fairly and properly. But they also must make sure the business is able to function correctly while the employee is being cared for medically. When in this situation, there are a few …
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A meaningful day is usually filled with a sense of purpose and productivity. Life changes when one sustains a work injury. You are missing time from work, trying to heal and wondering what your co-workers are doing in your absence. Your conversations with the insurance company may leave you feeling confused and defensive. It is …
When most people think of back-breaking occupations, construction, furniture moving, or manufacturing come to mind. The truth is that the nursing profession and nursing assistants in particular, have among the highest rates of back injury. Many of the workers in manufacturing are not allowed to do heavy lifting and have access to forklifts, cranes, motorized …
Many companies are concerned about the safety of their workers. They also want to reduce the number of workers compensation claims that are being filed. So here are some of the tips that a company should use for reducing the number of injured workers at their business. Use the right machine Make sure that when …
There are laws in South Carolina to ensure that workers injured on the job can apply for workers compensation. These benefits help pay for medical expenses, time lost from work, and other related expenses. However, many employees are reluctant to file workers comp claims because they fear employer retaliation after filing workers comp claims. Claims …
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If you think you’re not receiving all the compensation you deserve after a workplace injury or accident, you should start looking for a workers’ compensation lawyer. You’ll come to find that many workers compensation lawyers will give you an initial consultation at no cost. While this seems like a good deal, you do need to …
