Burden of Proof For South Carolina Workers Compensation Claims
In any workers' compensation claim, just as in any legal claim for damages, the person seeking compensation must satisfy the burden of proof. In general, the burden of proof is simply the degree to which a party to a legal action must establish their case. In other...
Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation
Have you been injured on the job? You may be experiencing more than just physical pain. You may be worried about a number of issues related to workers' compensation. Here, we'd like to address some of the most common questions we hear from concerned clients. 1. What...
Why You Need an Experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney
A work-related injury – especially a severe one requiring extensive medical care – can cause serious hardship. Not only does the employee have to deal with the injury, treatment and recovery, but they are also facing the stress of whether they can return to...
Scaffolding Can Cause Serious Injuries
Scaffolding is necessary for many people to perform their jobs, especially in the construction industry. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 65 percent1 of all construction workers in the United States use scaffolding on a...
How a Broken Foot Or Ankle Can Affect You
Many people have broken a bone in their lives, especially when they were children. Many broken bones may often heal relatively easily and may only need a cast, rest, and possibly some painkillers for your recovery. However, in other situations, a compound or open...
Should You Accept a Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
If you are injured at work and have to take time off to recover, you are entitled to receive compensation for your lost wages through the laws enforced by the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission.1 If you qualify, you can receive weekly checks for partial...
What Should I Do If My South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?
Workplace accidents injure millions of people each year, sometimes seriously. Fortunately for injured workers in South Carolina, the state’s Workers’ Compensation Program provides benefits for people who are hurt on the job regardless of fault. In order to obtain...
Work Accidents On Construction Sites Can Result In Debilitating Injuries
Construction jobs can pay extremely well, but also expose workers to risks on a daily basis. In fact, the construction industry is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous in the United States each year. Thankfully for the hard-working men and women who make a...
What is a “Detour” & a “Frolic” In a Workers’ Compensation Case?
Many individuals who suffer on the job injuries believe that they have the ability to handle their workers' compensation case on their own and without the assistance of an attorney who understands the South Carolina workers' compensation system.1 However, these cases...
Common Treatments For Workplace Back Injuries
Many different jobs involve the repeated lifting, carrying, loading, lowering, pulling, or pushing of heavy objects. Anyone who participates in this type of activity at work is at risk of suffering a serious back injury. According to the Occupational Safety and Health...
