Infected Healthcare Workers Receive Workers Compensation Protection in Washington State
The State of Washington, the first place in the United States to have a massive outbreak of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, announced that it is taking steps to…
Concerns about Workers’ Compensation Benefits for First Responders Sickened by Coronavirus in South Carolina
Earlier this month, WMBF News in Myrtle Beach reported on concerns by first responders sickened with coronavirus — like firefighters, EMTs and police officers. According to the report, many essential…
Death of New Orleans’ Nurse From Coronavirus Highlights the Workplace Risks South Carolina’s Healthcare Workers Face
Healthcare workers face an increased risk of contracting the coronavirus, which can be very serious, leading to a need for a ventilator and a risk of death. Initial reports from…
Can COVID-19 Be an Occupational Illness Covered Under South Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Laws?
Under South Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws, an “occupational disease” is “a disease arising out of the course and scope of employment which is due to hazards in excess of those…
Healthcare Workers Exposed to COVID-19
If you believe you have been infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) at your workplace in South Carolina, especially if you are a healthcare worker, you may be eligible for South Carolina…
Cases I Am Most Proud Of: Sellers v. Pinedale Residential Center, 350 S.C. 183 (2002)
When we say “Get the Firm behind you,” it is not just a slogan, it is what we do. The decision in the Sellers case was the result of the…
Attorney David T. Pearlman of Steinberg Law Firm Obtains $1.68 Million Settlement in South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case
A Charleston man who suffered a stroke after undergoing surgery to repair a shoulder injury he sustained on the job has received a $1.68 million settlement in a confidential South…
What if I am Fired While Receiving Workers’ Compensation?
South Carolina is what is known as an “employment at-will” state. This means that your employer can fire you at any time, for any reason or no reason, except because…
SC Workers’ Compensation Expansion Bill for Emergency Responders
Emergency responders must deal with a lot of challenges. There are the physical hazards that are part of their line of work and then there are not so obvious challenges…
Who Chooses the Doctor in a Worker’s Compensation Claim?
Millions of people in South Carolina get injured at work every day. After getting injured on the job or becoming sick, the employee may not be able to work. To…
Value of a South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim
If an employee suffers an on-the-job injury in South Carolina, the employer must pay the employee’s medical expenses and workers’ compensation benefits. An employee may settle a workers’ compensation claim…
Key Deadlines for Employees Injured at Work in South Carolina
Two deadlines are important when an employee is injured on the job — when the employee must give notice of the injury to their employer and when the employee must…
What Can I Do If My Employer Retaliates Against Me Because of My Worker’s Compensation Claim?
Many workers who suffer injuries while at work are afraid to report their injury or to file a claim because they are afraid of getting fired. Many workers who witness…
How to Start the Workers’ Compensation Process in South Carolina
Most employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance, so if you are injured on the job in South Carolina, you can get workers’ compensation benefits. However, you must follow certain procedures…
How Much Is a South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim Worth
Workers’ compensation benefits are based on what is called a worker’s average weekly wage. In most cases, a worker’s earning for the prior year are divided by 52 but there…
Should I Pursue a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
The short answer is yes. If you have been injured while performing your job duties, then you should probably pursue a workers’ compensation claim to get medical treatment you need…
Attorney Catherine Meehan Settles $3.8 Million Workers’ Compensation Case
Attorneys Catie Meehan and David Perlman of Steinberg Law Firm recently settled a workers’ compensation case, for $3.8 million. The case involved a man who was severely injured in an…
