According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) more than a million workers in the United States work in an environment in which they are regularly exposed to dangerous materials, including asbestos. This can be a dangerous situation for workers, as over time exposure to asbestos can result in life-threatening […]

Outside of a few limited exceptions, South Carolina requires any employer who employs four or more workers (full or part-time) to obtain worker’s compensation insurance. This article contains some of the most frequently asked questions by injured workers regarding worker’s compensation benefits. How Long Do I Have to Report a […]

With few exceptions, North Carolina requires that all businesses that regularly employ three or more employees obtain workers’ compensation insurance or qualify as self-insured. It does not matter if the employees are full-time, part-time, regular, seasonal, or family members. In addition, any business with even one employee whose work involves […]

In a case that is a perfect representation why injured workers should always fight for their right to worker’s compensation, a Ridgeland, South Carolina man has won a $1.1 million settlement against his employer. The victim in this case was a painter who was working on the inside of an […]