Workers' Compensation

When you have been approved for workers’ compensation benefits, or if you are waiting for approval after having applied, you may be wondering how soon it will be before you can start collecting your benefits. The answer depends on the state you live in. For example, if you live in South Carolina, you could begin …

It is more common than you might think for an injured employee to start looking for a new job while they are receiving workers’ compensation benefits. However, before you agree to take a new position, it is important that you understand the implications it will have on your workers’ compensation benefits. You can start a …

Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage should be enough to cover your medical expenses in full. However, if you subsequently suffer a secondary injury, you may be wondering whether your employer’s workers’ comp provider should also be expected to cover these damages. Fortunately, in the majority of workers’ comp claims, secondary injuries should be considered …

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce is responsible for determining the annual maximum weekly compensation rate for work injury victims across the state. As of January 1, 2022, the maximum weekly compensation rate is set at $963.37. However, the exact amount of compensation you could receive through your employer’s workers’ comp insurance provider …

Per G.S. § 97-13, most companies in North Carolina with three or more employees must provide employers with workers’ compensation benefits. If you suffer a work injury, you may be eligible for these benefits. However, you must file your claim before the statute of limitation expires. Under G.S. § 97-24, if you do not file …

The maximum workers’ compensation settlement in North Carolina can be challenging to determine because many factors influence the payout. For example, how much an injured worker can receive depends on several factors, which can include the type and severity of the disabling injury, the injured worker’s pre-injury weekly income, and other factors. To understand what …

When you have been injured in an on-the-job accident, you may have reservations regarding whether you should apply for benefits. After all, you may have serious concerns that you could be facing retaliation by your employer if you do so. However, the South Carolina two-year statute of limitations is already counting down. Make sure you …

Remote work expanded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and saw a decline as lockdown restrictions eased. However, the boom in remote-accessibility technology, like Slack and Zoom, has led many businesses to continue providing remote positions. Forbes reports that as many as 25% of jobs in North America could be remote by the end …

The first thing you should do to maximize your workers’ compensation settlement is to file your claim. Don’t wait. Do it as soon as you can after your accident. Documentation is also essential, so write down everything about your injury and keep accurate records of treatment, therapy, expenses, and information related to your case. If …

Were you fired after filing for workers’ compensation? You may have the right to sue your former employer—with the help of a workers’ compensation attorney, if you so choose—if they fired you because: You were injured You disagreed with the amount or type of compensation they offered and expressed an intention to appeal their decision …

Injured workers can continue collecting workers’ compensation benefits even after being terminated. However, some states have restrictions. For example, a worker’s compensation claim could be rejected based on why the person was let go. However, if the employer terminates the worker because they filed for their lawful workers’ compensation, this constitutes as retaliation by the employer. …

You should accept a workers’ comp settlement in NC if it meets the following criteria: It will cover all your financial needs, including money you have already lost and money you expect to lose in the future, to the extent allowed by law. You are comfortable with all of the provisions included in the settlement. …

In South Carolina, workers’ compensation claims are often denied based on the Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA). The WCA is a state law that sets out how workers’ compensation benefits are paid. There are several reasons why a worker’s compensation claim may be denied. Some of these reasons include: If the worker was not injured due …

Workers’ compensation provides financial settlements to employees injured on the job. This type of compensation can ease an individual’s financial burden after an injury, which typically includes medical expenses and lost wages. These settlements cover medical costs and can provide up to $1,184 a week in lost wages. Workers’ compensation claims aren’t always approved, though. …

If you or a loved one were injured on the job in North Carolina or South Carolina, you might be wondering how long you can stay on workers’ compensation. This depends on how serious your injuries are. If they’re minor, you may be able to stay on workers’ comp for a number of weeks, but …

Factories can be dangerous places to work due to their fast-moving pace environment full of heavy equipment. Common injuries for factory workers in South Carolina can include head and neck injuries, hearing and vision loss, back and spine injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, limb and digit amputations, broken bones and fractures, chemical and electrical burns, and …

What are the top 5 most common injuries for agricultural workers in South Carolina? That depends on whether you are discussing fatal or nonfatal (or personal) injuries. While statistics are not available specific to South Carolina, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the most common nonfatal agricultural injuries nationwide are as follows: …

In most cases, trucking companies are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance in NC. However, a few exceptions allow some companies to avoid carrying workers’ comp. Find out more about the laws – and their exceptions – with our team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC. In This ArticleNC Laws for Trucking Companies and Workers’ …

No, you cannot get fired for filing too many workers’ comp claims. In fact, it is illegal for your employer to terminate you because you filed a claim for workers’ comp benefits. If you were fired and believe it was a retaliatory response to applying for benefits, a workers’ compensation lawyer in your area can …

If you hope to seek workers’ compensation after contracting coronavirus on the job, there are several things you should know about COVID-19 and your N.C. workers’ compensation claim. These include: When you can seek workers’ comp for a COVID-19 diagnosis What benefits you can expect to receive What to do after a COVID-19 diagnosis How …