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According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, work injuries involving transportation accidents were the most common cause of fatalities in 2016, accounting for 40% of all work-related injuries. For those injured in these types of accidents, many of them were able to receive workers compensation benefits for the car accident at …
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If you’re considering filing a workers’ compensation claim in South Carolina, there are few things you should know. Becoming acquainted with the steps you need to take to process a workers comp claim can help you avoid complicated situations and can ensure your rights and benefits are protected. Here are a few things to know …
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If you’ve sustained a work injury you’re probably wondering what steps to take next. Don’t worry, the workers comp experts at The Clardy Law Firm are here to help. How long do I have to report my work injury? In South Carolina, you must report your work injury within 90 days, starting from the date …
If you’ve sustained a work injury, you’re likely wondering if you need a South Carolina Workers Comp Attorney to help you with your workers compensation claim. If your case is relatively black and white, you may be able to handle it yourself. However, if an insurance adjuster gets involved and starts hammering you with questions, …
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If you’re injured on the job, you likely have questions about workers compensation and what benefits are available to you to help you recover. The workers compensation experts at The Clardy Law Firm are here to help. Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions about workers compensation from cases we deal with …
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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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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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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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