Damage to a prosthetic device of an injured employee as the result of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment entitles the employee to compensation ensuring that the prosthetic device is repaired or replaced.
Damage to eye glasses or a hearing aid used by an injured employee as the result of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment entitles the employee to compensation ensuring that the eye glasses or the hearing aid is repaired or replaced.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 329, Section 1, eff May 4, 1992.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 42 - Workers' Compensation
Chapter 15 - Notice Of Accident; Filing Of Claims; Medical Attention And Examination
Section 42-15-10. State law under which claim is authorized to be filed.
Section 42-15-20. Notice to employer of accident or repetitive trauma.
Section 42-15-40. Time for filing claim; filing by registered mail.
Section 42-15-50. Limitation of time on notice or claim of mentally incompetent person or minor.
Section 42-15-55. Appointment of guardian ad litem for minors or mentally incompetent persons.
Section 42-15-65. Compensation for damage to prosthetic device, eyeglasses, or hearing aid.
Section 42-15-70. Liability of employer for medical treatment; effect of malpractice.
Section 42-15-90. Fees of attorneys and physicians and hospital charges approved by commission.