In South Carolina’s workers’ compensation system, an injured employee trades their right to sue an employer for no-fault insurance benefits. There remains, however, an opportunity to file athird-party lawsuitif someone other than the employer is guilty of negligence. A third-party lawsuit on ...
The lawsuit argues that the state Workers’ Compensation Act violates the equal protection clause of the state constitution by excluding farm workers from benefits. The case remains in the discovery phase. Currently, the state’s workers’ comp system excludes farm and ranch workers, domestic servant...
is important for ensuring your case is considered by the court. It’s important to be aware of this deadline because if you try to file a lawsuit after this period has expired, your case is likely to be dismissed, and you will lose the opportunity to seek compensation for your injuries....
If you or a loved one suffered an on-the-job injury, you might have a right to compensation for your lost wages and medical expenses. Learn more.
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The Nevada Supreme Court/Court of Appeals published 4 opinions in workers’ compensation cases this past year. These 4 cases have had an immediate impact on the way cases are viewed and moving forward. While the summary below is my interpretation of the cases, it is important to know that ...
owners. In doing so, it failed to use sale proceeds to pay final wages to the bakery workers. This action violated state law, which requires that workers’ final three months of wages be paid first when a business closes and its assets are sold. The LCO filed a lawsuit seeking those ...
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For example, a truck driver injured in a rear-end collision by an unemployed third party would be entitled to collect workers' compensation and also to sue the third party for negligence. In such cases a plaintiff who recovers money from a third-party lawsuit must first repay the employer ...
Workers’ compensation benefits are not usually taxable at the state or federal level, compensating for much of the lost income.11However, you may pay taxes on your workers' compensation benefits if you also receive income from theSocial Security DisabilityorSupplemental Security Incomeprograms. Health...