Approximately 2.8 million workers reported workplace injuries on the job in 2019, showcasing the alarming rate of workers’ compensation claims. If you are hurt on the job, you may have concerns about handling an injury at work, what to say when filing a workplace injury report, and whether your injury qualifies you for worker’s compensation. …
All industries carry a degree of risk. If you are injured at work or suffer from a work related injury. in South Carolina, you are entitled by law to receive compensation for medical treatment and lost wages. This financial recovery is referred to as workers’ compensation. The North Charleston personal injury lawyers at MDSW can …
In South Carolina, workers’ compensation claims vary in value. If you got hurt on the job with a minor injury, you most likely wouldn’t receive as much as someone who sustained severe injuries. However, there are certain instances where the value of your case gets affected through other factors. The circumstances and context surrounding your …
In most cases, you need to be on the clock in order to collect workers’ compensation for an injury. However, there are situations where an off-the-clock injury can qualify for a workers’ comp claim. An experienced lawyer can help you determine your legal options. At Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward, we have helped countless people …
If you were injured while working as an independent contractor for a company, you are likely curious about your legal options for recovering compensation. In most cases, workers’ comp is not available for independent contractors. However, you should always explore your legal options with an experienced lawyer, as exceptions do apply in some cases. At …
An injured or sick employee can be paid after a workers’ compensation claim is filed and processed if the employer and insurance carrier agree that the injuries or illness are work-related. However, in some cases, the employer doesn’t believe that the incident was caused by work, so the claims are disputed or denied. If you …
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 saw 2.8 million workplace injuries. After an injury on the job, millions of employees wonder when it’s a good time to call a workers’ comp attorney. The short answer is that you should call for help as soon as you get hurt. While the claim filing process …
Have you been injured in a work-related accident in Charleston? Are you planning to file a workers’ compensation claim? If so, it is important to hire an experienced workers’ comp attorney who can guide you through the process, ensure that you’ve met the requirements, and assist with any appeals or delays in receiving benefits. Continue …
If you were injured in a car accident, you will most likely require some sort of medical treatment for those injuries. While an adjuster for the insurance company of the at-fault driver will review the bills for this medical treatment in order to evaluate the claim, there will not be much discussion on your pain …
Most people think they will never be the one who gets hurt at work, but the fact is, workplace injuries happen at an alarmingly high rate, especially in construction and other heavy duty work environments. Most injured workers are understandably unprepared when they find themselves hurt at work – this often leads to costly mistakes. …
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