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Be Prepared to Face the Summer Heat

South Carolina summers bring with them extreme heat and extreme humidity. If you’re one of the many people in South Carolina who work outdoors, you know exactly how demanding the South Carolina summer can be. As you might imagine, if you work outdoors you’re at higher risk for heat-related health problems, but what you might […]

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Differences in workers’ compensation settlements.

At the end of your workers’ compensation claim you will likely be entitled to an award of some type. Technically there is a difference in workers’ compensation law between an award and a settlement. You are automatically entitled to an award once you reach maximum medical improvement. Your workers’ compensation claim is open even after […]

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Can I get Social Security Disability and be on workers’ comp?

Absolutely. Nothing stops you from applying for and receiving Social Security Disability and also receiving worker’s compensation. Pay attention to these: Workers’ compensation checks will not be reduced if you receive Social Security Disability checks. Your Social Security Disability checks may be reduced while you are on workers’ compensation. Your eligibility for Medicare will accrue […]

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Can I retire and be on workers’ compensation?

Yes, you can. Some adjusters and vocational rehabilitation professionals will tell you otherwise. But the law is clear: you may be retired and still have workers’ compensation benefits. There are three things to pay attention to: You can draw workers’ compensation checks and Social Security retirement checks at the same time. With only a rare […]

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When Employers Refuse to Acknowledge Your Injury

  Often, our clients call us concerned and seeking help because their employer refuses to acknowledge their work injury. They have told their supervisor verbally that they were injured. In some cases, they’ve even let their human resources representative know, but they aren’t getting anywhere. Meanwhile, they aren’t receiving the treatment they need to get […]

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How to Protect Your Rights by Documenting Your Work Injury

Injured workers want to trust that their employer will take care of them, and many can. Unfortunately, some employers don’t have their employees’ best interests in mind or they simply aren’t good at properly managing workers’ comp claims. It’s easy to believe that your employer will take care of you if you are injured, but […]

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My health insurance paid some of my bills. Do I have to pay them back?

This is another of our favorite “it depends” questions. If your health insurance is an ERISA plan then you’ll likely have to pay at least some of the money back. Multi-state employers, through some unions, etc., usually carry ERISA plans. On the other hand, if you have a local health insurance plan then the answer […]

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