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Did Camp Lejeune’s Water Cause Dental Issues?

Did Camp Lejeune’s Water Cause Dental Issues?

The contaminated water supply at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina left millions exposed to toxic water over a period of decades. The toxic chemicals found in the base’s drinking water can have devastating effects on...

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What to Expect at a Workers’ Comp Hearing

What to Expect at a Workers’ Comp Hearing

You have filed for workers’ compensation benefits in South Carolina only to have your claim denied. To receive benefits, you need to appeal the decision, which means you have to spend time negotiating with your employer and perhaps...

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What Are the Different Types of Workers Comp Cases?

What Are the Different Types of Workers Comp Cases?

Injured workers in South Carolina count on workers’ compensation to help pay for medical bills and lost wages. They rely on the workers’ compensation system because that is what it should do — when you get hurt at...

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When Does my Workers’ Comp Claim Need to be Filed?

When Does my Workers’ Comp Claim Need to be Filed?

Workers’ compensation benefits are in place to protect almost all workers in South Carolina. Unfortunately, far too many people procrastinate when filing workers’ compensation cases after a work-related injury because they think they have plenty of time. This...

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I Got COVID-19 At Work. Can I File for Work Comp Benefits?

I Got COVID-19 At Work. Can I File for Work Comp Benefits?

In the last week of August 2022, more than 12,000 reported cases of COVID-19 were reported throughout South Carolina. This was an increase from the previous week at 10,000 reported cases. Tragically, more than 18,000 South Carolinians have...

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My Boss Won’t Accommodate My Work Injury. What Should I Do?

My Boss Won’t Accommodate My Work Injury. What Should I Do?

Sustaining an injury at work can be life-changing, and returning to work can take time. Some people are never able to work again. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Carolina witnessed 4,764 fatal occupational injuries in...

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Average Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Settlement

Average Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Settlement

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) estimates that more than one million people, including service members and their family members, have been affected by Camp Lejeune’s toxic water. This Camp Lejeune water contamination has led...

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How to Determine Employee Compensation

How to Determine Employee Compensation

When someone is injured at work, unfortunately, benefits are not automatic. Even though workers’ compensation insurance in South Carolina requires that job injuries and illnesses related to working conditions are covered, it is sometimes not easy to collect...

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Can You Be Fired For No Reason In South Carolina?

Can You Be Fired For No Reason In South Carolina?

You consider yourself a hard-working employee, yet one day, you may report to work and terminated. If you were fired unexpectedly and wrongfully terminated, you might be feeling angry and confused about what to do next. Times like...

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How Is Workers Comp Related to Partial Disability?

How Is Workers Comp Related to Partial Disability?

When you wake up and go to work, you do not expect to get injured on the job. Yet, in  2020 alone over 29,000 workers were injured in the workplace in South Carolina. This injury can be painful,...

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While on Workers Compensation Benefits, Can I Get Fired?

While on Workers Compensation Benefits, Can I Get Fired?

The idea of not being able to return to work after an injury is a terrifying prospect. This is particularly true if a workplace injury interferes with injured workers’ basic ability to do their jobs. At-will states like...

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Mental Benefits for South Carolina Workers’ Compensation

Mental Benefits for South Carolina Workers’ Compensation

Serious workplace injuries can affect you for a long time, both physically and emotionally. People who experience a traumatic event are at high risk for developing mental health disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder,...

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