Are you frustrated after finding out that your employer never reported your work injury? Believe it or not, this is fairly common, and you’re not alone. You may be missing out on wages, treatment, or even therapy because your employer didn’t follow through with filing a report. What exactly should your employer do? What happens... The post Can I Sue My Employer for Not Reporting My Injury? appeared first on Williams & Kamb.| Williams & Kamb
You’ve realized that you’re likely going to file workers’ compensation, but you’re worried it may cause you to lose your job. Maybe you’ve finally gotten to the other side of your own workers’ compensation case, and now you’re fearful that your employer is going to fire you because of it. Maybe you’ve recently been terminated,... The post What to Know About Being Fired or Quitting While on Workers’ Compensation appeared first on Williams & Kamb.| Williams & Kamb
Insurance policies covering workplace expenses related to injuries are essential for a business. Both employers’ liability and workers compensation coverage are necessary to protect not only a business but the business’s employees, too. What is the difference? Do they impact employees differently? What impact does this have on you? Understanding Employers’ Liability and Workers Compensation... The post The Difference Between Employers’ Liability and Workers Compensation: How It Impa...| Williams & Kamb
In South Carolina, workers’ compensation offers essential financial support for employees who have been injured on the job. If you are a recipient of these benefits, it’s important to understand the tax status of all your sources of income. So, is worker’s compensation taxable in SC? The short answer is no, but there are a... The post Is Workers’ Compensation Taxable in South Carolina? appeared first on Williams & Kamb.| Williams & Kamb
Workplace injuries can result in medical bills and time away from work, leading to lost wages. Workers’ compensation (or “workers’ comp”) insurance can cover lost wages and medical bills due to an injury at work. However, workers’ comp doesn’t apply to every injury and every circumstance. Certain events, employers, and individuals are not covered under... The post What Injuries and Circumstances Are Not Covered under Workers’ Comp? appeared first on Williams & Kamb.| Williams & Kamb
Central to your right to workers’ compensation from a company while working in South Carolina is the classification of your working relationship. Specifically, whether you are an employee vs. independent contractor. The classification is what determines whose obligation it is to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage and if you could have a claim against the... The post Workers’ Compensation for Employees vs. Independent Contractors appeared first on Williams & Kamb.| Williams & Kamb
The workers’ compensation system provides medical treatment and partial wage replacement should a worker suffer from an occupational injury within the course and scope of their employment. The workers’ compensation scheme recognizes that jobs may cause injury or distress to workers. Indeed, even jobs considered less physical can cause some forms of injuries like back... The post A Guide to Pre-Existing Injuries and Workers’ Compensation appeared first on Williams & Kamb.| Williams & Kamb
If you’ve been injured at work, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim with a workers’ compensation attorney. When you’re injured, it can be challenging to determine what you need to do. There are simple steps to follow immediately after a work injury that can help you get closer to the results... The post What Steps Should I Take Immediately After a Work Injury? appeared first on Williams & Kamb.| Williams & Kamb
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If you’re receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits, there is a chance that your benefits could be affected by a workers compensation settlement. What does this mean for your benefits moving forward? Is there a way to keep your Social Security disability benefits in place while you work through the workers’ comp settlement? What...| Williams & Kamb