§ 58-17-3710 “Common carrier” defined
§ 58-17-3720 Liability of railroads for negligence resulting in injuries to or death of employees; amount and disposition of damages in case of death of employee
§ 58-17-3730 Effect of contributory negligence
§ 58-17-3740 Assumption of risk
§ 58-17-3750 Any exemption from liability under article shall be void
§ 58-17-3760 Survival of right of action
§ 58-17-3770 Limitation of actions
§ 58-17-3780 Setoffs
§ 58-17-3790 Punitive damages
§ 58-17-3800 Article shall be cumulative

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 58 > Chapter 17 > Article 31 - Liability for Injuries to Employees

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • common carrier: as used in this article shall include the receiver or receivers or other persons or corporations charged with the duty of the management and operation of the business of a common carrier. See South Carolina Code 58-17-3710
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.