Workers Compensation

Covered employees in South Carolina who suffer an on-the-job injury or develop an occupational illness are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, employers sometimes contest a worker’s eligibility for benefits or the amount they should receive, which can require a hearing to resolve the dispute. How often do workers’ comp…

While many Florence workers know they can receive workers’ compensation benefits for physical injuries suffered on the job, not many know about the connection between mental health and workers’ compensation. If you suffer from mental health injuries at work, you might be entitled to seek benefits from the workers’ comp…

Suppose you are considering hiring an attorney to assist with your workers’ compensation claim or an appeal in a workplace injury case. In that case, you may wonder, “What does a workers’ compensation lawyer do?” Simply put, the workers’ compensation attorneys at Jebaily Law Firm fight for your best interests…

Are you hesitant to file a workers’ compensation claim if you have a work-related injury in South Carolina? Maybe you’re worried about losing your job or facing other negative consequences from your employer. You should have a clear understanding of your rights and how the law protects you in these…

Healthcare workers’ job is to help others, but their duties can put them at risk of suffering injuries or illnesses and becoming patients as well. Physical injuries can arise from traumatic accidents and repetitive movements, while illnesses often develop while caring for sick patients. Injuries Workers in Medical Jobs Frequently…

Electrical accidents injure and kill workers in various occupations across the United States yearly. Electrical hazards in the workplace account for thousands of injuries each year and nearly one fatality every day, on average. While some industries, such as construction, have a higher incidence of fatal electrical accidents, these hazards…

Lifting heavy objects is one of the most frequent causes of work injuries. Unfortunately, too many workplaces fail to ensure employees have the training and equipment to safely lift and move heavy items. If you lift heavy objects as part of your job, knowing how to prevent lifting injuries is…

As the holidays approach, many employees will attend work-related events to celebrate the season and the camaraderie of their co-workers. Employers that sponsor holiday parties often provide alcoholic beverages to encourage workers to relax and enjoy themselves. However, when employees drink too much and then get behind the wheel, they…

Injuries caused by falling objects are among the most common ways people are hurt at work in South Carolina. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) lists them as one of its major construction hazards – colloquially known as “OSHA’s Fatal Four.” Not only are these injuries frighteningly common, but…

While everyone has been forced to make adjustments to cope with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, few have been hit as hard as so-called “essential workers.” Health care workers, grocery stores stockers and checkers, and truckers have faced new, escalating difficulties. We depend on truckers to get food and other vital…