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…
8 Attorneys at Steinberg Law Firm Listed in 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
The Steinberg Law Firm is pleased to announce eight of our personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers have been named as 2018 Best Lawyers in America®. We are very proud to…
Summer Heat Related Job Injuries: How To Prevent Them
For many workers, summer means working outside in the blazing sun. Employees who spend a lot of time working in the summer heat may be at risk for sun burns,…
The First Steps to Take After an Injury
If you are injured at work, take these immediate steps: If you are injured on the job, follow the employer’s policies and report your injury as soon as possible. Report…
Life After A Workplace Accident – Kids Chance of South Carolina
The Steinberg Law Firm has dedicated its efforts to helping injured people in the Charleston area since 1927. For those who have been fatally or seriously injured in the workplace,…
Worker's compensation under South Carolina law
In most cases, filing for workers’ compensation in South Carolina is the only option for a workplace injury or illness because the law generally does not allow a worker to…
Are older workers at greater risk for injury in the workplace?
According to federal statistics reviewed by the Associated Press, there has been a decrease in the number of workplace fatalities but the rate at which older workers are dying in…
Why You Can’t Afford a Heat Stroke
The Holy City might have its southern charm, but that charm also welcomes intense summer heat and humidity. Did you know 400 people die annually in South Carolina due to heat related illnesses? If a heat stroke is severe…
How Susceptible Are Nurses to Injuries While On The Job? Attorney Catherine Meehan Knows From Firsthand Experience.
What sets Steinberg Law Firm apart from the rest? Many of our attorneys have more than one professional skill set, which helps shape a few of their current legal passions….
Ladder Injuries
Worksites that require handling and climbing ladders can be especially dangerous. Ladders are not only dangerous to persons using them, they are dangerous to other people standing near them. The…
Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
A common concern for workers who are injured on the job is whether filing a Workers’ Compensation claim will end up costing them their job. In South Carolina it is…
A Common Work Injury: Forklift Accidents
Forklifts, or powered industrial trucks, are typically used to move materials, but can be used for other purposes in the work place, too. Forklift accidents rank among the highest occurring…