Workers’ Comp Claims After an Injury at Prisma Health
As one of the biggest employers in South Carolina, Prisma Health has its share of work injury and occupational illness claims from employees. After all, workers in healthcare face unique risks of getting hurt or sick on the job, including exposure to diseases and other workplace hazards. Fortunately, the South Carolina workers’ compensation system provides […]
Workers Comp and Third-Party Lawsuits
If you sustained injuries or got sick at work, you could receive compensation to help with expenses and move forward with your life. Two common avenues exist for obtaining that compensation. One is workers’ compensation insurance or workers’ comp. The other is a third-party lawsuit. Here is a review of workers’ comp and third-party lawsuits […]
Workers’ Compensation and Disability After an Accident
Workplace accidents can damage the health of injured workers and cause disruptions in their lives and careers. Employees should know the benefits and programs available when facing such challenges. Learn more about who may qualify for workers’ compensation and disability benefits and how an attorney can help. Reach out to a workers compensation lawyer. Schedule […]
What Is the Average Workers’ Comp Neck Injury Settlement?
When you suffer injuries at work, you have the right to file a workers’ comp claim. In a workers’ comp claim, it does not matter who caused your injuries or whether your employer committed an act of negligence that led to your neck injury: because your injury occurred at work, you have the right to […]
How to Appeal South Carolina Workers’ Comp
While filing for worker’s compensation is common, not every claim is successful. In such cases, the claimant must appeal the decision made by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. The injured or sick worker can also appeal the commission’s final decision concerning the claimant’s benefits in the initial filing. Succeeding when filing an appeal can make it possible to care for oneself and loved ones while being unable to work. Having an experienced workers’ comp attorney by your side improves your chance of succeeding. Let’s look at the appellate process in South Carolina, what steps you need to take and how a workers’ comp lawyer can help.
What Does a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Do?
When a worker gets hurt on the job, they could qualify for benefits that include treatment costs and lost income payments. However, getting approved for these benefits is often more difficult than it has to be. A workers’ compensation attorney helps injured workers navigate the claims process and pursue the benefits promised to them under […]
Taking Legal Action After Lifting Injuries
If your job requires you to lift heavy objects, even if only on an irregular basis, you might have a greater risk of suffering lifting injuries, such as strains or sprains, herniated discs, and chronic pain. When an employee sustains an injury at work, they may have two options for pursuing compensation: filing a lawsuit […]
Getting Benefits for Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you were diagnosed with carpal tunnel because of work-related repetitive motion, you could recover compensation. How you developed carpal tunnel can play a role in how you are compensated for it. Carpal tunnel is an overexertion and repetitive motion injury with multiple causes. Documenting the cause of your carpal tunnel can be a time-consuming […]
What Can I Do About a Denied Workers’ Compensation Claim?
You have options if the insurance carrier denies your workers’ compensation claim. There are protocols in place to fight a denial and possibly secure the benefits you need and deserve. These steps vary by state and insurance provider, but a local attorney can help. A workers’ compensation lawyer near you will know what you can […]
How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim
How to file a workers’ compensation claim varies by state. In some places, like South Carolina, the process is relatively straightforward. You start by notifying your employer of the on-the-job injury within 90 days of the incident. Then, you must file a Form 50, usually within two years. From there, the liable insurer evaluates your […]
