Legal Question in Workers Comp in South Carolina
i had surgery on my hand for an injury on the job, i was put on light duty and was fired not for the injury, i cant find a job inmy trade because i cant use my hand, is workers comp liable?
Asked on 11/03/10, 7:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston
Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston
If you were injured on the job and your employer has workers comp., then you should be covered. The fact that a person was fired, for any reason, after the injury, will have no affect on whether or not they are entitled to workers comp.
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Robert J. Johnston
843-946-0099
Answered on 11/12/10, 2:12 pm