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answered on Jun 20, 2017
If your employer regularly employs at least 4 employees, they are required to have workers' compensation coverage and are in violation of the law if they do not, in which case they can be fined by the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission. In that situation there is an... View More 
I was injured March 2015 at work. I am still doing Physical therapy and have had 5 surgeries. The last being May 26 2017. The place I worked for let me go the last day of May. I need to buy my meds that aren't covered by workmans comp so I was going to see about Social Security Disability. Can... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2017
You can get both workers' comp and Social Security Disability, but often it is better to wait until you settle your workers' comp claim. Workers comp will not stop paying you weekly benefits if you qualify for Social Security Disability, however, Social Security Disability payments are... View More
She tried to make it that I quit. She said I accept your notice. I said I'm not giving a notice. We said this 2 or 3 times and said she wasn't going to argue and get my things and leave.
answered on Jun 16, 2017
To fully answer your questions, discuss your options, and advise how to best protect your rights, more information is needed. You need to contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer. Don't wait, because delay can make it more difficult to prove your claim or you could lose... View More
The Dr put me on work restrictions, since then i was wrote up twice and terminated yesterday May 28, 2017, while still on Dr's care. Is this enough for a case? I've never had a mri or xray only a steroid shot, ibuprofen, and physical therapy.
answered on May 29, 2017
You have a workers' compensation claim for your shoulder injury and it sounds like you are receiving authorized medical treatment. If you are still having problems after this long a time, an MRI might be in order and you might benefit from a referral to an orthopedic doctor. Because you have... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2017
This is a complicated issue. The short answer is, usually, yes, you can be let go. South Carolina is what is called an employment at will state which generally means an employer can hire or fire for any reason, good or bad, or no reason at all. There are some exceptions.An employer can not hire... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2017
If you are referring to weekly payments, in a South Carolina claim, the amount is controlled by the workers' compensation law in south Carolina. You are entitled to receive 66.667% (2/3) of your average weekly wage (AWW). The AWW is determined by looking at what you earned in the four... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
You should consult a member of the SC Assn for Justice who handles comp and injury cases. I suggest you contact Carl Jacobson in Charleston. He gives free consultations. Tell him I sent you. Generally your suit would include the amount of money comp may ask for.
answered on Feb 10, 2017
Yes. If your employer has or is required to have workers' compensation coverage, you are covered even if you only work part time. An employer is required to have coverage if they regularly employ four or more employees in the business. I hope this helps.
The company's No Fault Attendance Policy may terminate me for having 2 No Call-No Shows in a 12 month period. Does WC protect me in any way OR should I have called in to at least let my supervisor or management know my whereabouts each of these 2 occurrences. I did let them know ahead of... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2017
I'm sorry to have to tell you that your concern is correct. You can be fired for violating company policy, even when you have a workers' comp claim. South Carolina is an "employment at will" state which basically means that, except for illegal discrimination, an employer can... View More
Ones says surgery, the other says surgery could cause death or permanent paralysis. Am i entitled to a third opinion
answered on Feb 7, 2017
You don't have to have the surgery. Contact attorney Carl Jacobsen in Charleston. He gives free consults, is super experienced, he'll steer you right. Give him my regards.
I left and took s job in SC. My shoulder did not heal. I had a total replacement. It also failed. I have minor use of left arm and moderate to severe pain. Am I entitled to a financial settlement ?
answered on Feb 3, 2017
I'm a little unclear whether you were hurt in SC or hurt elsewhere before you took a job in SC. If you have a SC workers' comp claim, with the permanent problem you appear to have as a result of your work injury, you would be entitled to be compensated. It's called permanent... View More
advised him that he was in violation of state Workman's compensation laws, he said he would pay the remaining 20% of what MY insurance didn't pay. said he would have legal document drawn up to cover entire injury from initial time of injury up to surgery and rehab and any later medical... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
Contact Charleston's pre eminent workers compensation attorney, Carl Jacobson , 823-723-7891. Tell him I suggested you call.
answered on May 6, 2015
You need to speak with an experienced workers compensation lawyer in your area immediately. He or she can get you to another doctor and also make sure that your rights under the SC workers compensation law are protected. Hire an attorney immediately.
On the 6th. I was unable to comply because of work issues. Also, how was I to comply at 9:45am for an 8:30am case. I am now being told that the county commissioners will put out a warrent for my arrest for not attending the hearing. Is this possible? Also, the claiment in the workers comp case... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2012
Call the attorney who sent the subpoena and arrange to be there for next date if there is one. Please remember the Court and the attorneys are at the will of other trials and other legal cases beyond their control-never ignore a subpoena. Get in touch with the firm and see if a new date can be... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2012
Contact a workers comp attorney as soon as possible for more help.
Evan Guthrie Law Firm is licensed to practice law throughout the state of South Carolina. The Evan Guthrie Law Firm practices in the areas of estate planning probate wills living trust special needs trusts personal injury... View More
Accident was caused by a metal stub sticking out of the concrete to hold some doors closed. After I injured myself the property owners have cut these off, do I have a case
answered on Mar 10, 2011
First, the 3% you were given by your doctor is likely impairment (which is a medical determination) and not disability (which is a legal determination). Your disability is likely greater than your impairment. If your doctor is recommending future medical treatment you usually should not settle... View More
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