The Law Offices of David L. Hood
Sleep deprivation and workplace safety are closely linked, with wide-reaching consequences for individuals, businesses, and society. Lack of sleep is becoming a big problem affecting many workers in the US. It’s a hidden danger that affects not only individual health and well-being but also workplace safety and productivity. There are many occupational hazards that employees […]
Work-related carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common issue for many people. You’ve probably heard that typing on a computer all day can cause CTS, but a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows many other jobs also put workers at risk for the condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome afflicts more than […]
Workplace fatalities in South Carolina were up in 2021, totaling 107 deaths, according to the latest data by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The majority of workplace deaths in South Carolina are transportation incidents, followed by violence and other injuries by persons or animals and falls, slips, and trips. What are Workplace Fatalities? A […]
How to calculate workers’ comp in South Carolina is dependent on three areas: the worker’s average weekly salary, the location of the injury, and the nature of the injury. Suffering a serious injury on the job can be very stressful. You will probably have a lot on your mind as you try to figure out […]
The most dangerous job in the US is construction. Latest statistics show 986 fatal work injuries reported, according to 2021 U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) data. Construction Deaths in South Carolina In 2021 alone, there were 21 fatalities in the construction sector in South Carolina; 18 of those deaths were of specialty trade […]
Jobs with high cancer risk are fewer today. Increased safety regulations over the past few decades have caused the rate of workplace-related cancers to decrease significantly, per the American Cancer Society. A small percentage of cancer patients in the US can trace the origin of the disease to occupational exposure to cancer-causing substances, or carcinogens. […]
If you get hurt on the job, you’ve probably got a lot on your mind. How will you pay your bills and afford day-to-day necessities? Is your career in jeopardy? What should you do next? While there’s a lot to sort out after an on-the-job injury, it’s important to not let the stress and anxiety […]
Video Transcript I’m Attorney David Hood, and we’re continuing with part 2, with my able assistant Tracey, on questions, problems and solutions you may have for your workers’ compensation case in South Carolina. I think there are a couple more things we wanted to alert people who get injured on the job in South Carolina […]
Video Transcript I’m David Hood, and this is my most capable assistant Tracey. Today we’re talking about problems and solutions with Workers’ Compensation cases in South Carolina. What if someone gets hurt on the job and is not getting paid? Under the South Carolina statutes, what is supposed to happen is if somebody is written […]
If you’ve lost a limb (or the use of a limb) in an on-the-job accident in South Carolina, you’re probably out of work and trying to stay afloat in a sea of bills. You may be considering filing a workers’ compensation claim, but that can be a long and challenging process. Ultimately, you probably have […]
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