Notice of a carpel tunnel or repetitive injury claim in South Carolina:
Statute 42-15-20(C) of the S.C. Code Ann. explains when notice must be given when an employee suffers a repetitive injury. These injuries can be compensable, but they occur over time rather than as the result of trauma. In other words, they have a “gradual onset caused by the cumulative effect of repetitive traumatic events...
What if I return to work making less than I did before my on-the-job accident?
There are circumstances when an employee will be owed partial benefits even after returning to work post-accident. These benefits are all called Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits. They continue as long as an injured worker is not making as much weekly as they were prior to the accident. For example, John returns...
Can I get Workers’ Compensation benefits in SC if I have previously treated for the body part I injured on the job?
Yes. If you are hurt on the job, you should be treated regardless of your preexisting conditions IF a doctor states “to a reasonable degree of medical certainty” your condition was aggravated or exacerbated by your accident. S.C. Code Ann. 42-9-35 It important to always be honest about your medical history, as it relates to your...
If I have an on-the-job injury, what percentage of my medical bills are paid?
If you have an admitted workers' compensation injury, the insurance carrier should pay 100% of all your associated medical bills. Coverage will include surgeries, prescriptions, doctor's appointments, testing, medical equipment, therapy, etc. You should not have to pay co-pays or deductibles. You should be able see the type of specialist you are...
What does it mean to mediate a workers’ compensation claim in SC?
Mediation is meeting between all the parties to a claim to discuss its value with an unbiased third party known as a certified mediator. The goal of every mediation is to settle the claim before a hearing. Mediation is required in some SC claims and can voluntarily be agreed to in all....
Why do you need an attorney for your Workers’ Compensation claim?
Honestly, you should not need an attorney. In South Carolina the Workers' Compensation system was set up to provide coverage for injured employees in an efficient manner. It is no fault system, meaning even if your accident happened partially or totally because of your own negligence, it is usually still compensable. It...