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…
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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…
Can You Get Workers’ Comp for Carpal Tunnel in Georgia and South Carolina?
Carpal tunnel syndrome qualifies for workers' compensation in both Georgia and South Carolina as an occupational disease. Georgia requires reporting…
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.…
Port of Charleston Injury Claims: What Longshoremen and Dock Workers Need to Know
Longshoremen and dock workers injured at the Port of Charleston are typically covered by the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers'…
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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
When a sprained ankle at work qualifies for workers' compensation, how to document it, and why insurers treat soft-tissue injuries…
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.