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Did Ergonomics Report Sink Shipyard Worker’s Repetitive Injury Claim?
Did Ergonomics Report Sink Shipyard Worker’s Repetitive Injury Claim?

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NCCI Court Case Update: South Carolina
NCCI Court Case Update: South Carolina

On July 31, 2024, the Supreme Court of South Carolina, in Davis v. S.C. Department of Corrections, clarified the statutory review process for workers compensation (WC) claims. An employer challenged a WC commissioner's order that allowed […]
Did Surf Shop Worker’s Ladder Injury Claim ‘Jump the Shark?’
Did Surf Shop Worker’s Ladder Injury Claim ‘Jump the Shark?’

What Do You Think? Hilton Head, SC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Workers compensation is generally available for an injury that occurs in the course and scope of employment. A South Carolina case delves into the question of […]
Do You Know the Rule? S.C. Temporary Disability Payments
Do You Know the Rule? S.C. Temporary Disability Payments

Aynor, SC (WorkersCompensation.com) -- South Carolina rules spell out the way that payments must be made for temporary benefits and reimbursements. As is the case in many contexts, electronic systems are the go-to way to […]
S.C. Top Court Rejects Relevancy of Ergonomics Report on Repetitive Stress Claim
S.C. Top Court Rejects Relevancy of Ergonomics Report on Repetitive Stress Claim

Columbia, SC (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Can an ergonomics report determine whether an employee suffered a repetitive stress injury without any evidence from a doctor to weigh in on the individual nuances of a claim? According to […]
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Contact Information
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Contact Information

Please Note: for Claims assistance or questions about coverage and exemptions You will need to call one of the numbers listed below. Also be aware that the Workers' Compensation Assistance Offices in different states may […]
Do You Know the Rule? Expenditures from S.C. Expenditures from State Accident Fund
Do You Know the Rule? Expenditures from S.C. Expenditures from State Accident Fund

Columbia, SC (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When are payments from South Carolina's State Accident Fund authorized? The following chart spells it out. Topics Expenditure Rules General payments State Accident Fund expenditures are authorized for the payment of […]
Practice & Procedure: Amending Pleadings, Adding, Removing Parties in S.C.
Practice & Procedure: Amending Pleadings, Adding, Removing Parties in S.C.

Columbia, SC (WorkersCompensation.com) -- If you're headed to an administrative proceeding, it's always a good idea to have your procedural ducks in a row. No wonder states, such as South Carolina, spell out clear procedures […]