Thompson v. South Carolina Steel Erectors

KITTREDGE, J.:

We are presented with cross-appeals from a workers’ compensation claim filed by Samuel Clint Thompson against his employer, South Carolina Steel Erectors and its insurance carrier, American Interstate Insurance (collectively referred to as American Interstate). Thompson was paralyzed in a work-related accident and awarded benefits. Thompson sought a partial lump sum payment from his lifetime benefits to construct a house, as well as additional payments for exercise equipment and modifications to this house necessitated by his injuries. The modifications would make the proposed…