Is Workers’ Compensation an Employee Benefit? What Georgia and South Carolina Workers Need to Know
Workers compensation is a legally mandated insurance program — not an optional employee benefit — that provides medical care and…
Workers’ Compensation
The Role of Vocational Rehabilitation in Workers’ Compensation Cases in Georgia and South Carolina
Vocational rehabilitation helps injured workers who cannot return to their pre-injury jobs through skills training, education, and job placement. Georgia…
5 Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury for Workers Compensation Benefits in Georgia and South Carolina
After a workplace injury in Georgia or South Carolina, report immediately (30 days GA per O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80, 90 days…
What to Do If Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied in Georgia or South Carolina
A denied workers' compensation claim is not final — injured workers in Georgia and South Carolina have the right to…
Construction Worker Injuries in Charleston: Your Rights on the Fastest-Growing Job Sites in SC
Charleston's construction boom has increased workplace injuries including falls, electrocutions, struck-by incidents, and caught-between accidents — OSHA's "Fatal Four" hazards.…
Workers' Compensation
Boeing North Charleston Workplace Injuries: Workers’ Comp and Third-Party Claims
Boeing's North Charleston facility exposes workers to assembly line injuries, repetitive stress disorders, chemical exposure, and falls. South Carolina workers'…
Seeking Workers’ Compensation for a Sprained Ankle at Work
Report a work injury to a supervisor or manager right away: in Georgia no compensation is payable unless your employer…
How Could COVID-19 Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you or someone you love was injured at work, you may be wondering if the COVID-19 pandemic could have…
Can I Receive Workers’ Comp if I Am At-Fault?
Workers' compensation is no-fault, so your own mistake rarely bars benefits. The narrow exceptions that actually do.
Can You Change Doctors After Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim?
Can you change your treating doctor on a Georgia workers' comp claim? How the panel of physicians works, and when…