What Are the Time Limits for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in South Carolina?

After you’ve been injured on the job, your first priority is getting well. Filing for and receiving workers’ compensation benefits is also a crucial part of your recovery. It’s important to follow the deadlines for seeking workers’ compensation in South…

Can I See My Own Doctor While on Workers’ Comp?

When people get hurt on the job and file a claim for workers’ compensation, one of the questions they often have is whether they can see their own personal doctors to get treatment for their injuries. In short, you can always…

11 Tips for Preventing Injuries on Construction Sites

Working in construction is a dangerous way to make a living. Even though only 6 percent of the American workforce is in construction, the industry accounts for 20 percent of on-the-job deaths. Statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…

What If My On-the-Job Injury Was My Fault?

If you are covered by workers’ compensation in South Carolina, you are eligible for benefits regardless of whether the injury occurred because of a mistake on your part. That is because South Carolina uses a no-fault system for workers’ compensation….