What Type of Injuries May Qualify for South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Benefits? Generally speaking, any injury you suffer while performing your normal work duties may entitle you to workers’ compensation benefits. Some exceptions apply, such as if you were...
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation and Office-Related Injuries
Workers’ Compensation and Office-Related Injuries: What is Covered? Workplace injuries can be stressful, severe, and life-changing. Such injuries can range from a slip and fall to an accident with workplace equipment to repetitive stress injuries and beyond. All South...
What Medical Treatment is Covered by Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina?
How much of your medical expenses for Worker’s Compensation cover if you are injured in a work-related accident South Carolina? The Worker’s Compensation carrier should cover 100% of your medical expenses for any injury you suffer as a result of a work-related injury...
Who is Covered Under Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina?
Who is Covered Under Worker’s Compensation in South Carolina? Employees of companies in South Carolina who have four or more regular employees are covered under the South Carolina Worker’s Compensation Act, with a few exceptions. The act defines “employee” broadly....
Understaffing in South Carolina Nursing Homes Leads to Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly
The Troubling Connection Between Understaffing in South Carolina Nursing Homes and Neglect/Abuse Across the U.S., many nursing homes are severely understaffed, thus endangering their residents’ health and welfare. In fact, as many as 95 percent of nursing homes are...
What’s Going on in The Upstate of South Carolina for the 4th of July?
Upstate South Carolina 4th of July Events Well, it’s that time of year again—time for Independence Day and the wonderful events across the U.S. to celebrate our nation’s independence. In upstate South Carolina, there are a number of fun 4th of July events scheduled...
Prevent Driving Accidents in the Rain This Summer
Tips for Driving Safely in Rainy Weather While many people think—and worry about—winter driving—especially in areas that receive considerable snowfall and other winter hazards—far less consideration is given to spring and summer rainy weather driving. While showers...
Be Safe in the Pool This Summer
Swimming Pool Safety Summer is rapidly approaching and, with it, many people’s favorite summer pastime—swimming. While swimming and other water activities are, indeed, fun, the water can pose certain risks. Sadly, approximately ten people die each day from...
June is Fireworks Safety Month
June is Fireworks Safety Month: Be Aware and Stay Safe Independence Day and fireworks are virtually synonymous; however, fireworks can be quite dangerous. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in the month around the 4th of July, on average,...
Making Driving Safer Through Technology
How Modern Technology is Making Driving Safer The seeming lightning speed at which new technology is developed and made available in all aspects of our lives is truly amazing. Perhaps nowhere is this evolution more evident than in transportation and traffic safety....