Category: Workers’ Compensation

If you’ve recently suffered an on-the-job injury in South Carolina, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits.  These benefits pay for medical bills and a portion of the lost wages of an injured worker. So, what do you need…

Annually in South Carolina, dozens of workers are injured on the job. Despite the fact that many of these accidents involve blue-collar workers such as construction workers, other professions like healthcare workers, manufacturing employees, and even office workers are also at…

If you were injured at work in South Carolina, then you know how difficult the situation can be. Unfortunately, this situation can become even more complicated if your doctor initially misdiagnosed your health condition or made a mistake during your…

Starting physical therapy sooner than later can significantly improve outcomes and lower costs after workers suffer on-the-job injuries causing low back pain, a study of nearly 26,000 Workers’ Compensation claims suggests. The study by Workers’ Compensation Research Institute found a strong correlation between the…

Injured workers navigating the South Carolina workers’ compensation system may find themselves ready to return to work under physical restrictions determined by their workers’ comp doctor.  If you’re in this situation, you must follow these restrictions until you have recovered enough to…

Manufacturing is a major industry in South Carolina. According to recent stats from the National Association of Manufacturers, it accounted for almost $40 billion in output for the state in a single year. Additionally, nearly 12% of South Carolina’s entire work…

Originally published 8/13/20, updated 1/23/2023. After suffering a work injury, things may feel like they’ve gone from bad to worse. Now, you’re contemplating quitting your job. Maybe it’s because you no longer feel safe or physically capable of handling the job….

Many workers may be hesitant to file a workers’ compensation claim after an injury on the job, incorrectly assuming only certain high-risk industries or serious and disfiguring injuries qualify. The truth is that any injury or illness received while performing…