Worker’s Compensation

April 9, 2024
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Injured at Work? — Know Your Rights and Benefits in SC

Every year, thousands of South Carolinians face the unexpected challenge of a workplace injury. From the bustling floors of manufacturing plants to the quiet desks of office spaces, no one is immune to the risk. In 2022 alone, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a significant uptick in non-fatal workplace injuries, underscoring a concerning trend across all sectors. This rise in incidents highlights the critical importance of understanding your rights and the benefits available under South Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Act. In recognition of World Health Day and echoing this year’s theme, “My Health, My Right,” we delve into the essential knowledge every worker in SC should have if they find themselves injured at work. Whether it’s a slip on a wet floor, a strain from heavy lifting, or the psychological toll of work-related stress, knowing what steps to take can make all the difference in securing your health, rights, and […]
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February 16, 2021
Published by Allison Sullivan at February 16, 2021
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Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Vocational Training?

In most cases, employees filing for Workers’ Compensation after a workplace illness or injury will be able to return to the same position after receiving medical treatment and perhaps taking time off to fully recover.
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January 26, 2021
Published by Allison Sullivan at January 26, 2021
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Health effects of Occupational Exposure to Asphalt

What Construction Workers Should Know About Asphalt Exposure Over a half-million workers are exposed to fumes from asphalt, a petroleum product used extensively in road paving, roofing, siding, and concrete work. Health effects from exposure to asphalt fumes include headache, skin rash, sensitization, fatigue, reduced appetite, throat and eye irritation, cough, and skin cancer according to the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. This board wants managers, safety experts, and construction site operators to take efforts to address exposure to asphalt fume exposure.
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December 29, 2020
Published by Allison Sullivan at December 29, 2020
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Traumatic Brain Injury: Get the Facts

While traumatic brain injuries may make the national news headlines when it involves beloved NFL players, what’s often lost in these news articles is the reality that traumatic brain injuries are shockingly common and have many different causes. These injuries can leave the injured and their loved ones wondering what they can do if they’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury in their own lives. Today, we’re going to take a few minutes to walk you through TBI, its possible effects, and steps you may be able to take to help your injured family member or loved one in their fight to protect their rights.
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March 26, 2020
Published by Allison Sullivan at March 26, 2020
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Can I File for Workers’ Compensation Due to Hostile Work Environment?

Workers Compensation tends to be talked about primarily in physical terms — an injury or illness, such as a broken arm or pneumonia, gathered due to workplace conditions or an on-the-job accident. There are other forms of workplace injury, however. We’ve spoken before about mental injuries, and today we’re going to take a look at an area of Workers Comp that is not often discussed… filing for Workers Compensation as a result of a hostile workplace environment.
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November 12, 2019
Published by Allison Sullivan at November 12, 2019
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There May Be More to Your Workers’ Compensation Case

Recently, our very own Marti Bluestein and Allison Sullivan sat down to discuss Workers’ Compensation and some of the issues clients may face. In this short clip, they discuss available resources and options for clients whose cases may be bigger than just a Workers’ Compensation claim
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April 23, 2019
Published by Allison Sullivan at April 23, 2019
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How Can You Prevent Slip and Fall Injuries in Medical Facilities?

Among healthcare professionals like nurses, residents, and doctors, slips and falls are one of the top causes of workplace injury. It’s not only the medical staff who may become severely injured due to a slip and fall injury in a hospital or other medical facility, however.  Patients, visiting friends and family, non-medical support staff like janitors or administrative assistants… anyone who steps foot in a medical facility could be at risk of being injured due to a wet, uneven, or dangerous surface.  We have a few pieces of helpful advice to lower your risk, whether you work in a medical facility or you’re a patient or visitor.
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March 28, 2019
Published by Allison Sullivan at March 28, 2019
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What Are the Top Causes of Injuries in Healthcare Workers?

Nurses and other healthcare workers consistently top the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ list of occupations most likely to suffer an on-the-job injury, and it’s no wonder — nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals work dangerously long hours while caring for sick, injured, or even hostile individuals. With nursing shortages in South Carolina and nationwide, the rate of nurses injured at work may end up getting worse before it gets better.  What are the top causes of injury in healthcare workers? Read on to find out.
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February 19, 2019
Published by Allison Sullivan at February 19, 2019
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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Asbestos Exposure?

While exposure to asbestos in the workplace is less common than a few decades ago, there are still many older buildings and industries in South Carolina where developing an illness or injury as a result of asbestos exposure is possible, especially along coastal areas that have had heavy involvement in the shipbuilding industry.
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