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
Workers' Compensation
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April 7, 2022
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Employee Negligence in Georgia and South Carolina?
Workers' compensation covers injuries regardless of employee negligence — it is a no-fault system in both Georgia and South Carolina.…
Eric Roden
Founding Partner, CEO
Workers' Compensation
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March 3, 2022
Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Georgia or South Carolina?
Workers' comp eligibility requires employee status, a work-related injury, employer insurance coverage, and timely reporting. Georgia requires employers with 3+…
Eric Roden
Founding Partner, CEO
Workers' Compensation
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February 10, 2022
Should I File a Personal Injury or Workers’ Compensation Claim in Georgia or South Carolina?
Workers' comp is no-fault and provides medical benefits plus partial wages but no pain and suffering. Personal injury lawsuits require…
Eric Roden
Founding Partner, CEO
Workers' Compensation
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January 14, 2022
What Happens If You Resign While on Workers’ Compensation in Georgia or South Carolina?
Resigning while on workers' comp does not automatically end your benefits, but it creates risks. Medical benefits continue regardless of…
Graeham C. Gillin
Partner, COO
Workers' Compensation
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April 28, 2020
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…
Eric Roden
Founding Partner, CEO
Workers' Compensation
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February 13, 2020
Types of Medical Care Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Georgia and South Carolina
Workers' compensation in Georgia (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-200) and South Carolina (S.C. Code § 42-15-60) covers all reasonable and necessary medical…
Eric Roden
Founding Partner, CEO
Workers' Compensation
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December 3, 2019
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.
Eric Roden
Founding Partner, CEO
Workers' Compensation
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November 30, 2019
Can You Get Workers’ Comp for Carpal Tunnel in Georgia and South Carolina?
Carpal tunnel syndrome can qualify for workers' compensation in both Georgia and South Carolina as a repetitive work injury —…
Graeham C. Gillin
Partner, COO
Workers' Compensation
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November 7, 2019
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…
Eric Roden
Founding Partner, CEO