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I was hurt because of a defective product or machine at work. Can I receive workers’ compensation benefits and recover against the product manufacturer?

April 26, 2017Benefits compensation defective hurt Machine Product recover

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I was hurt because of a defective product or machine at work. Can I receive workers’ compensation benefits and recover against the product manufacturer?

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YES and YES. Just as if you were injured at work in an automobile accident, you may still recover under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act as well as file a claim or lawsuit against the party who ultimately caused your injury. An experienced attorney can help with this process.