Workers Compensation Legal Information & Resources in NC, SC

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Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation and Retirement Benefits at the Same Time in North and South Carolina?

If you are approaching retirement age and collecting workers’ compensation benefits, you may wonder whether retiring could impact your current […]

Recent NC Construction Tragedy Highlights Risks Posed by Decline in Workplace Safety Inspections

On January 2nd, three construction workers were killed in a scaffolding collapse in Charlotte, North Carolina. This tragedy has left […]

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Reports Show Latino Workers Face More Occupational Deaths Than Non-Latino Workers

In North Carolina, those employed in industries such as construction and agriculture are at high risk of severe injury and […]

What to Expect During a Workers’ Compensation Hearing in South Carolina

When a worker is hurt or harmed on the job in South Carolina, they can report it to their employer […]

For Preventing Cold Stress in Workers, Training is Key

Plan, equip, train. That’s the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s message to employers as companies brace for the dead of winter. It […]

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Can You Get Workers’ Compensation When Working From Home in NC and SC?

It is widely known that workers’ compensation is available for most employees that suffer an injury or illness while working. […]

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover COVID In The Carolinas?

COVID-19 has caused a strain not only in the United States, but worldwide. The effects of the pandemic have impacted […]

Workers’ Comp and Head Injuries: What You Need to Know About Concussions and Post-Concussion Syndrome.

One of the most severe injuries an employee can sustain at work is a mild traumatic head injury, otherwise known […]

What If I Don’t Want the Surgery or Treatment Recommended by the Workers’ Compensation Doctor?

Generally, workers’ compensation has the right to direct medical care when they have accepted compensability for the specific part of […]

If I Am Injured and Can’t Work, How Much Should I Receive a Week In Out of Work Benefits?

A benefit provided by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation system is out of work pay when an individual is unable […]