WORKER'S COMPENSATION
Helpful Information
The South Carolina Worker's Compensation Act provides a system for workers injured on the job to receive medical care and financial benefits without having to prove anyone was at fault.
To be eligible for workers compensation benefits, the worker must have been injured while working within the scope of his employment. Generally, any injury occurring at the employer's place of business during working hours qualifies.
The employer may not be responsible if he can show that the injury was caused by intoxication or if the employee failed to use safety equipment provided by the employer.
If an on-the-job injury occurs, the worker should immediately report the injury to a supervisor. When reporting an accident, the worker should note the time, place and circumstances, the extent of injuries and the names of witnesses. It is very important for the worker to keep a copy of this information in case the employer later denies the injured employee's claim.
When an on-the-job injury occurs, it is always best to consult an attorney.
- On-the-Job Injuries
- Long-Term Disability
Helpful Information
The South Carolina Worker's Compensation Act provides a system for workers injured on the job to receive medical care and financial benefits without having to prove anyone was at fault.
To be eligible for workers compensation benefits, the worker must have been injured while working within the scope of his employment. Generally, any injury occurring at the employer's place of business during working hours qualifies.
The employer may not be responsible if he can show that the injury was caused by intoxication or if the employee failed to use safety equipment provided by the employer.
If an on-the-job injury occurs, the worker should immediately report the injury to a supervisor. When reporting an accident, the worker should note the time, place and circumstances, the extent of injuries and the names of witnesses. It is very important for the worker to keep a copy of this information in case the employer later denies the injured employee's claim.
When an on-the-job injury occurs, it is always best to consult an attorney.