Workers' Compensation

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 …

Agricultural workers provide pivotal services throughout North Carolina. Working on a farm – or in another agricultural setting – takes hard work that results in the production of food products the rest of us depend upon. Unfortunately, working in agriculture also comes with a number of risks, leading to regular accidents and injuries. You can …

An on-the-job accident in North Carolina can sometimes leave you with only a single injury that requires attention. However, some incidents are more serious, resulting in multiple injuries in different locations on your body. How do you file a workers’ comp claim for multiple injuries? You would typically follow the same procedure for handling a …

Whether or not surgery increases your workers’ comp settlement depends on the specifics of your case. However, if your injury is serious enough to require surgery, you may qualify for more money than you would have received if you did not need surgery. A workers’ compensation attorney can review your case and help you determine …

Employers who have less than three workers are exempt from workers’ compensation in NC. If an employer is in the field of agriculture, they are also exempt from workers’ compensation if they have fewer than ten workers. In addition to these, sawmill employers, logging employers, and companies that employ domestic workers are also exempt. If …

Factory workers may experience a number of common injuries as a result of their jobs. Some common injuries for North Carolina factory workers include: Amputations or the loss of a limb Head and back injuries Broken bones Hearing or vision loss Heat or chemical burns Here, we will review what factory workers in North Carolina …

If a business experiences one workers’ compensation claim, it likely will have little effect. However, multiple claims or a high-dollar claim can impact the premiums you pay to maintain your compensation insurance. As with all types of insurance, workers’ compensation insurance depends on many people paying in and few people cashing out. When a considerable …

The percentage of your wage workers’ compensation will pay in South Carolina is typically two-thirds, so you will receive 66 2/3 of your average weekly wage. The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission states that the maximum weekly compensation in SC is $963.37. So, while you will not get your full weekly wage, you will receive …

You can get workers’ comp for a pre-existing condition if an on-the-job injury or illness makes your pre-existing condition worse. You might also be eligible for benefits if your pre-existing condition worsens due to your work duties. Proving your pre-existing condition was exacerbated is complicated. A workers’ compensation lawyer from our firm can help. Farmer …

North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system provides you with financial coverage if you get hurt on the job in many situations. Workers’ comp generally handles wage replacement for the time you have to spend off work during your recovery.  Generally, the percentage of your wage workers’ comp pays in North Carolina is around two-thirds, or 66%, …

If you were hurt on the job out of state, you may have the right to worker’s compensation benefits. To find out whether you qualify for workers’ compensation, you may need to find out more about the workers’ comp laws in the state of your employment, as this will determine your eligibility status.  At Farmer …

Even if your doctor clears you for work, you can request a second opinion. If you return before you are fully healed, you could be reinjured, and this situation is not helpful for anyone. If your employer or supervisor is pressuring you to come back too early, remember: you have rights as an employee. Your …

If you normally receive per diem compensation in the course of your employment, you might wonder if per diem is included in workers’ compensation benefits. The financial portion of your workers’ compensation claim generally pays injured workers up to two-thirds of their average weekly salary. It can be difficult to determine all the factors that …

The five types of workers’ compensation cases involve the following types of benefits: Medical care Temporary disability benefits Permanent disability benefits Supplemental job displacement benefits Death benefits In This ArticleWorkers’ Compensation: Medical CareWorkers’ Compensation: Temporary Disability BenefitsWorkers’ Compensation: Permanent Disability BenefitsWorkers’ Compensation: Supplemental Job Displacement BenefitsWorkers’ Compensation: Death BenefitsDetermining What Type of Case You Have …

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), some of the most common workers’ comp injuries include:  Exposure to harmful substances Sprains, strains, and ligament tears Bone breaks Cuts, lacerations, and puncture wounds  Bruises and contusions  Multiple traumatic injuries  Heat (thermal) and chemical burns  If you suffered an on-the-job injury, whether through repetitive motion, exposure to …

There is no set cost for a workers’ compensation lawyer. Attorney’s fees vary on a case-by-case basis for a variety of reasons. While attorneys are allowed to set a rate they believe is fair for their services, they cannot simply charge whatever they want in workers’ compensation cases. In most states, there are caps and …