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Common on the Job Injuries Workers Sustain in South Carolina

Feb 20. 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

Workplace injuries are more common than people think. They happen every day all over the country. In South Carolina, a total of 2.1 employer-related injuries occurred per 100 workers in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Ove…

If I Am Receiving Workers’ Comp Can I Quit My Job?

Feb 20. 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

Getting injured at work can be a very frightening experience, and working through the workers’ compensation process can be extremely frustrating. Even if you are getting regular benefits, the period you need to wait to return to work can be a cha…

Guide to Appealing a Workers’ Comp Decision

Feb 17. 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

If you were hurt on the job, chances are you will want to file a workers’ compensation claim if you have not already. It is important to get the process moving as quickly as possible to get the compensation you need to cover your medical costs and…

Will My Physical Therapy Be Covered by Workers’ Comp?

Feb 8. 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

Incurring an injury from work is painful enough. Knowing that you need to rehabilitate the injured body part can be debilitating to your spirit. What can also bring you down is if your injury needs physical therapy and you are unsure if your worke…

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover My Workplace Injury?

Feb 8. 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

If you suffer a work-related injury, it can be easy to dismiss the severity. However, paying out of pocket for future surgeries could cost you tens — or even hundreds — of thousands of dollars, which your health insurance may not cover. It can bec…

How To Determine Permanent Disability In Workers Comp

Nov 30. 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

A work-related injury that leaves someone permanently disabled is more common than you think. In 2021, almost 8 million people across the United States received permanent disability benefits and payments from workers’ compensation, Social Security…

What to Expect at a Workers’ Comp Hearing

Oct 17. 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

You have filed for workers’ compensation benefits in South Carolina only to have your claim denied. To receive benefits, you need to appeal the decision, which means you have to spend time negotiating with your employer and perhaps even attend a w…

What Are the Different Types of Workers Comp Cases?

Oct 12. 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

Injured workers in South Carolina count on workers’ compensation to help pay for medical bills and lost wages. They rely on the workers’ compensation system because that is what it should do — when you get hurt at work in South Carolina, you shoul…

When Does my Workers’ Comp Claim Need to be Filed?

Oct 12. 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation benefits are in place to protect almost all workers in South Carolina. Unfortunately, far too many people procrastinate when filing workers’ compensation cases after a work-related injury because they think they have plenty o…

I Got COVID-19 At Work. Can I File for Work Comp Benefits?

Oct 12. 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

In the last week of August 2022, more than 12,000 reported cases of COVID-19 were reported throughout South Carolina. This was an increase from the previous week at 10,000 reported cases. Tragically, more than 18,000 South Carolinians have lost th…

My Boss Won’t Accommodate My Work Injury. What Should I Do?

Oct 12. 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

Sustaining an injury at work can be life-changing, and returning to work can take time. Some people are never able to work again. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Carolina witnessed 4,764 fatal occupational injuries in 2020 alone…

How to Determine Employee Compensation

Oct 12. 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Workers’ Compensation

When someone is injured at work, unfortunately, benefits are not automatic. Even though workers’ compensation insurance in South Carolina requires that job injuries and illnesses related to working conditions are covered, it is sometimes not easy …

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