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South Carolina’s Exclusive Remedy Rule
South Carolina’s Exclusive Remedy Rule

State Snapshot BASIC RULE Workers’ compensation is an employee’s exclusive remedy for injuries that arise out of employment and occur in the course of employment. S.C. Code Ann. § 42-1-54. This means that the employee […]
What are the Rules for Attorney, Physician, Hospital Fees under S.C. Workers’ Comp Law?
What are the Rules for Attorney, Physician, Hospital Fees under S.C. Workers’ Comp Law?

Compliance Corner Attorney fees, physician fees, and hospital charges for services under this South Carolina workers' compensation law are subject to the approval of the commission, but a physician or hospital may not collect a […]
Was Painter who Flipped Car Leaving BP Plant Entitled to Workers’ Comp?
Was Painter who Flipped Car Leaving BP Plant Entitled to Workers’ Comp?

What Do You Think? An employee is generally covered by workers’ compensation if he’s injured while on his employer’s premises. But what if he’s injured on the road after his workday ends?  That was the […]
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law Basics for Adjusters, Produced by AI
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law Basics for Adjusters, Produced by AI

Category Key Information Coverage Requirement Required for employers with four or more employees, including part-time workers. Nature of Coverage Statutory, no-fault insurance. Administered by the SC Workers’ Compensation Commission. Claim Filing Deadlines Injury by accident: […]
Construction Worker Dead as Experts Say Construction Accidents Up
Construction Worker Dead as Experts Say Construction Accidents Up

Newberry, SC (WorkersCompensation.com) – A construction worker is dead after a trench collapse in South Carolina. Experts say injuries to construction workers are up as building ramps up as well. Police in Newberry, S.C., said […]
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update Series, Part III: Brailey v. Michelin North America 
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update Series, Part III: Brailey v. Michelin North America 

By Margaret H. “Meg” Donahue, Esq.  Background  The South Carolina appellate courts have been faced with several questions on workers’ compensation in recent months, producing opinions that will affect practice points and claims handling in […]
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update Series, Part II: Contreas v. St. John’s Fire District Commission 
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update Series, Part II: Contreas v. St. John’s Fire District Commission 

By Margaret H. “Meg” Donahue  Background  The South Carolina appellate courts have been faced with several questions on workers’ compensation in recent months, producing opinions that will affect practice points and claims handling in defending […]
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update Series, Part I: Brooks v. Benore Logistics Systems, Inc. 
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update Series, Part I: Brooks v. Benore Logistics Systems, Inc. 

By Margaret H. “Meg” Donahue  Background  The South Carolina appellate courts have been faced with several questions on workers’ compensation in recent months, producing opinions that will affect practice points and claims handling in defending […]