Yes. Employers with four or more employers is required by state law to buy workers’ compensation insurance to protect injured workers. If an electrician is injured on the job, he or she can access workers’ comp benefits by reporting the injury and filing a workers’ comp claim.
Workers’ comp for electricians in South Carolina covers:
- Medical Care: This covers any medical costs – such as surgery and hospitalizations – related to your electrician work injuries.
- Disability: Are your injuries so severe that you take time off work? You may receive disability benefits to replace a portion of your wages.
- Rehabilitation: Some electrician work injuries require rehabilitation. Workers’ comp will cover these costs so you can return to work in the best condition possible after your accident.
- Death Benefits: If your loved one died due to electrician work injuries, you may receive death benefits to cover the cost of funeral and burial expenses.
