Category: Workers’ Compensation
Does South Carolina Have a No Fault Workers’ Compensation System?
In 2023, there were 2.5 million reported workplace injuries in South Carolina. If you’re hurt on the job, you may …
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How Long Can You Stay on Workers’ Compensation in SC?
In South Carolina, you can stay on workers’ compensation total disability benefits for up to 500 weeks (about 9.5 years). …
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Obtaining Compensation for a Neck Injury at Work
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there were 29,380 reported workplace neck injuries in a one-year period. These injuries …
Read MoreWhat is the Average Settlement for a Burn Injury at Work?
Because workers’ compensation settlements in South Carolina are not public, we don’t know exactly what the average settlement is for …
Read MoreCompensation for Police Officers Injured on Duty in SC
Law enforcement ranks among the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States. In 2023, thirty thousand law enforcement …
Read MoreCompensation for a Nurse Injury and Other Healthcare Worker Accidents
In 2020, registered nurses working for private organizations sustained 78,740 injuries on the job. OSHA reports that hospital workers suffer …
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Settlement for Multiple Injuries
Sometimes, a workplace accident results in injury to more than one body part. When a person sustains multiple injuries at …
Read MoreCommon Injuries in Construction Accidents
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the construction industry is the third most dangerous industry in the United States …
Read MoreCatastrophic Injuries from Heavy Machinery Accidents at Work
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 199 fatal workplace accidents from contact with machinery in 2022. Many more workers …
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