The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission has increased its filing fee. As of August 1, 2018, it is increased from $25.00 to $50.00. This fee is required when filing a request for a hearing, motion, or settlement documents. The purpose behind the increase is to fund the Commission’s IT Legacy Modernization Program. This program is… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy in the Blogosphere
Post by Christian Boesl We love that you’re already here reading our Workers’ Comp blog, so before I go any further, let me say thank you for reading. But, there’s more where this came from. Collins & Lacy has five blogs in the blogosphere, three of which provide a myriad of information and updates on workers’ comp law, products… Continue Reading
What to do when the Workers’ Comp Claimant Asserts the 5th Amendment in Response to a Question
Post by Rip Van Riper I recently had a case in which the claimant, subsequent to filing a workers’ compensation claim, robbed a large merchandise store. During the robbery, he fled with great agility and in such a manner as to suggest that his injury was not disabling. I asked him about the details of… Continue Reading
S.C. Supreme Court Case Reversal
Sandra Bartley v. AllendaleCountySchool District, Employer, and South Carolina School Board Insurance Trust, Carrier, Respondents Hearing Date – March 1, 2011 Filed April 11, 2011 A recent South Carolina Supreme Court case has emphasized the need for carriers, employers and their respective counsel to be vigilant in examining claims involving aggravation of a preexisting condition… Continue Reading