Are my workman's comp benefits based on before or after gross wages?

Per S.C. Code 42-1-40, your Average Weekly Wage is determined from your gross wages reported to the Employment Security Commission by your employer...

Reached MMI through Ins. comp. Doc., and now 2nd doc. issued through ins. comp. says not @ MMI, please help me understand why?

If you have not already, you should speak with a workers' compensation attorney. You are at a point where it may be necessary to obtain a third...

What are my rights as a injured 17 yr old I work in SC at Firehouse Subs, I cut my finger and missed 2 days work now they have

In S.C., you are entitled to payment of your medical expenses and once you miss 8 or more days from work then you are entitled to 2/3 of your...

Do i need a lawyer for a workers comp case if i got half of my thumb cut off on the job and they turned around an fired me.

Yes you should speak with an attorney. First of all, your Employer through their Workers Compensation Insurance Carrier will be responsible to pay...

Do I need a lawyer to get guardianship of my 50 year old son who was in a wreck and has traumatic brain damage.

If you are appointed as his Guardian, then it is like being the parent of a minor child. You do not assume any debts he already has, but you could...

I am getting my disability rating from work comp dr is my case close to being settled

It depends. If the company doctor releases you, but you are still having problems, you may want a second opinion. If the second opinion doctor...

I had a previous wc injury in 2008, hired the same attorney for a new wc case and I don't feel he is helping or cares at all.

I would recommend calling and scheduling an appointment with your attorney. Tell him about your concerns and questions. If after you have met...

In SC, it is common for employers to run FMLA leave concurrently with Workers Compensation leave. It should not hurt your case, and you probably...

I got hurt on my job and injury my shoulder which i just had surgery on. I go to my last Doctor's visit soon and find out my

Under SC law, the shoulder is worth up to 300 weeks. If the doctor indicates you have an impairment to your shoulder, then that amount of...

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How long does someone have after getting hurt on the job if there still having problem to see another doctor and file worker co

In SC, you typically have 90 days to report the accident to your employer. You have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a claim with the...