Can I lose my job of 28 years following a workers' compensation claim?

Unfortunately, it is quite possible you could lose your job. As a "right to work" state, South Carolina offers few protections for injured...

How can I protect my credit I this situation? Is it too late in the process to get a lawyer to represent me?

You absolutely need to consult with a workers' compensation lawyer. The first question is whether your employer should have had "proper workers...

What's the best thing for her to do knowing it wasn't her fault and she can't afford to pay for the repairs and medical bills?

When a collision happens on private property, the police do not have jurisdiction to write the usual traffic accident report. Instead, they do an...

Does she have any legal recourse for her personal protection, and can the facility be held liable if she suffers physical harm?

She would be covered under workers compensation. No HIPPA violation for filing a claim should she be injured in an assault.

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The code section governing your question (42-1-40) states: "Whenever allowances of any character made to an employee in lieu of wages are a...

I was in a auto accident. Health insurance paid medical bills at a discounted rate. Should I ask for the charged amount?

Under South Carolina law, the liability insurance company is required to compensate you for the face value of your actual billed amount for medical...

Workers Comp claim is denied.. I have no Lawyer, FCE coming do I have to see their Dr til I have a Lawyer

The statute allows them to compel you to attend an evaluation by their doctor -- even if the claim is denied. I don't understand why or how you...

What does this mean?

Social Security needs your settlement papers to determine if there is an offset (reduction) in your SSD payments for your WC benefits. You are...

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I got hurt in the job, and on workers comp. My job got me doing stuff I'm not supposed to be doing. What am I supposed to do?

This is a tough situation. You have to accept any employment within your restrictions. However, your employer has to abide by your restrictions....

So I suffered a heat stroke in 2012 while on job. I now am having health problems linked to that. Do I have a case?

Organ damage is possible in severe cases of heat stroke, so it may be that your blood pressure/temperature regulation problems are linked to your...