Workers' compensation is to help you during the recovery from an injury that occurs at work and during the course of doing your job duties. These benefits do not always last for the long-term. However, they can last for a long time depending on your injury. It is...
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What should I do after accidental amputation?
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Oct 26, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you lose a limb or finger to accidental amputation, act as quickly as possible. It may take some time for you to recover from the shock, so hopefully, you are not alone when the incident happens. When amputation occurs, it is almost always necessary to immediately...
How do wage loss benefits work?
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Aug 15, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation can provide you some assistance if you suffer an injury on the job and have to miss work as a result. In addition to medical payments, you may also qualify for wage loss benefits, but there are strict rules about these payments. The South...
Is your termination after a work injury legal?
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jul 1, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
You recently injured yourself at work. Thankfully, your employer has workers' compensation, but you just learned you no longer have a position with the company. Was your termination legal? To get an idea of the full scope of the legal case you have on your hands, see...
Construction workers need fitted personal protective equipment
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jun 6, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
South Carolina construction workers encounter on-the-job hazards every day, from fall risks to electrocution. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration explains that well-fitted personal protective equipment may safeguard workers against injuries resulting...
Important facts about workers’ comp and workplace injuries
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | May 12, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a program that allows workers to seek immediate coverage and benefits if they suffer an injury at work. Many workers have to use this coverage every year due to on-the-job accidents. They may make claims for any injuries that require medical...
Workers’ compensation for repetitive injuries
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Mar 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Work injuries are not always sudden. Over time, repetitive motion or strain may be responsible for an injury. If your job requires repetitive movement and you believe you have sustained an injury while working, you may be able to receive medical and financial benefits...
Hardships following a job-related traffic accident
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Mar 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Many workers are required to operate a vehicle, walk alongside traffic or ride in a company car as part of their job duties. Our firm knows that this poses a number of risks, especially when it comes to traffic accidents. A lot of workers' lives spiral out of control...
Reviewing local workers’ compensation requirements
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Feb 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
No matter how safe the industry you work in may seem, the threat of suffering an on-the-job accident or developing a work-related injury is ever-present. You are willing to accept this risk due to the assumption that if you are hurt while working, your injury expenses...
South Carolina debates workers’ compensation for first responders
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Dec 19, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
There is a lot of hard work keeping communities in South Carolina moving the right direction. Factory workers, mechanics and others in high-risk jobs may know the price as well. This is why the Palmetto State has a series of laws and a state agency that guarantee...
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