I am sorry to hear about your injury and the difficult time you are having with your employer. Unfortunately, your experience is similar to many...

You have several issues that complicate your case. One, your impairment rating provided by the authorized surgeon is likely very low, that's part...

In the world of Workers' Compensation, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is usually the result of repetitive trauma on the job. Once you develop CTS,...

Restrictions

You need to provide the doctor's restrictions to your employer and let them confirm they cannot accomodate you with light duty. If your employer...

Cervical radiculapothy

I agree with Mr. Samuels and Mr. Montgomery. If your employer is refusing to recognize your situation as being covered under Workers' Comp, you...

Your workers' compensation checks should continue until the treating surgeon determines you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement or states you...

Are there any guidelines of how to figure what an injured employee should receive upon settlement with worker's comp in SC?

It is difficult to give an exact answer without knowing more about your case. If only your "great toe" is involved then a lump sum of 35 weeks...

Who is responsible for time out of work due to job related injury?

You ask an excellent question. Because you were injured at work, your employer's workers' compensation insurance will be primarily responsible for...

You are right to be concerned. If your doctor certifies that you have a serious health condition affecting your ability to work, then your...

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What are my rights?

Typically, an employer in SC will not offer light duty unless you are injured on the job. I am unsure what you mean by the injury occurred during...