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Employer retaliation after filing workers comp claims

Employer Retaliation After Filing Workers Comp Claims

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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Dispute Your Workers Comp Claim

Can Your Employer Dispute Your Workers Comp Claim?

In the state of South Carolina, employers are required to purchase worker’s compensation coverage for their employees. This coverage is there to help If you’re injured on the job and you’re entitled to make a claim for worker’s compensation benefits. Unfortunately, just because you can make a claim, that doesn’t mean your employer is going …

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6 Common Occupational Illnesses and Injuries Workers Comp Will Cover

When people hear the words workers compensation, they often will think of someone injuring their back or slipping and falling at work. But there are a lot of compensation claims that workers make that are not visible to the people around them. Below are 6 common types of occupational illnesses and injuries that workers comp …

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Injured On The Job Then Fired

Injured On The Job Then Fired? Here’s What You Need To Know

The state of South Carolina expects every employer to maintain a safe workplace for their employees. Unfortunately, despite all the safety measures companies use to protect their workers, accidents still happen. Whether you work at a desk or in the middle of a construction site, you have the right to be protected. That being said, …

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Will Workers Compensation Cover Coronavirus in South Carolina

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic there has been an increase in workers compensation cases in South Carolina. Workers comp covers injuries sustained in the workplace, such as a heavy equipment accident or a slip-and-fall. A lot of people are wondering if they can pursue benefits for illness acquired in their workplace. More specifically, they’re wondering “will …

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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Caused by Work Related Duties

What is cubital tunnel syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition primarily caused by the constriction of the ulnar nerve. This is mainly associated with the increased exposure of the elbow on hard surfaces or from increased flexion and extension movements. As a result, the pain you feel is similar to what you’d experience if …

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