SC Code 41-9-260 Does Not Prohibit Denying Compensability after 150 Days, but the Doctrines of Laches and Estoppel Can
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SC WCC Revises Commuted Value Table
By Attorney Pete Dworjanyn
At the regular business meeting January 17, 2012, the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission approved a revised 5% Commuted Value or Net Present Value Table as authorized by SC Statute 42-9-301 and Regulation 67-1605. The new table was approved in order to correct calculation errors in the previous table, and it is effective immediately.
It is important to note that the revised commuted value table reduces the number of weeks paid. For example, under the old table, the present value of 500 weeks was 408.2957. It is now 396.8116. The present value of 340 weeks, the maximum number of weeks for a partial wage loss award, has been reduced from 294.1584 to 289.8974.
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The Month of Lists: Top 10 Workers' Compensation Decisions in 2011
By Managing Partner Ellen Adams
It appears January is the month of lists...the top 10 songs of the year, the top 10 books of the year, the top 10 movies. Not to be outdone by Newsweek, Time or other print media, I present to you the Collins & Lacy, P.C. top 10 workers' compensation decisions in 2011 - listed in no particular order.
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Give South Carolina's Children a Chance - Participate in the SC Kids' Chance Memorial Golf Tournament
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is asking businesses to give South Carolina children a chance by participating in the 15th Annual Dennis Brewer Memorial Golf Tournament.
Since 1992, Kids' Chance of South Carolina, Inc. has been helping the children of injured workers pay for school. During its nearly 20 years of service, Kids' Chance of South has awarded more than $700,000.00 in scholarships to deserving students. Kids' Chance raises that money through programs and events like the upcoming golf tournament.
The tournament is Friday, March 30, 2012 at The Members Club at Woodcreek in Columbia, S.C. Kids' Chance is currently in search of players and sponsors for this important, yet fun event. If you are interested, click here to access the registration and sponsor forms. You can also contact Collins & Lacy's Rebecca Halberg, the 2012 President of Kids' Chance SC, at 803-255-0456 or rhalberg@collinsandlacy.com. |
Make it a Favorite: SC Workers' Comp Law Blog
Our blog is regularly updated with timely articles on legal issues affecting workers' comp law in South Carolina. If you haven't already done so, go ahead and add the South Carolina Workers' Comp Law Blog to your internet favorites. Here's a look at some other blog posts regarding recent changes to the practice of workers' comp in the Palmetto State.
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