Workplace safety in South Carolina is at an all time high and well above the national average. An effective Workers Compensation Commission should provide predictable and equitable settlements when accidents do occur. In South Carolina, fraud, excessive litigation, and inefficiency in the compensation process are leading to perpetually higher insurance premiums. Policy makers should adopt a standardized award system that provides workers with just and consistent compensation for their claims.
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Predictability in Workers Compensation
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Posted: March 29, 2007 by South Carolina Policy Council
Workplace safety in South Carolina is at an all time high and well above the national average. An effective Workers Compensation Commission should provide predictable and equitable settlements when accidents do occur. In South Carolina, fraud, excessive litigation, and inefficiency in the compensation process are leading to perpetually higher insurance premiums. Policy makers should adopt a standardized award system that provides workers with just and consistent compensation for their claims.
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