Are You a Victim of Workers Compensation in South Carolina?
At David W. Martin Accident and Injury Lawyers, our workers’ compensation attorneys in South Carolina know that establishing a successful case for our clients requires more than proving that they suffered a qualifying injury.
We must also establish that their injury occurred at work.
South Carolina uses the “course and scope” of employment standard to assess workers’ compensation claims, which does not necessarily mean it occurred at your company location; just that it happened during work activities that were being accomplished in the interests of your employer.
Contacting our skilled workers’ compensation attorneys in South Carolina can help establish both requirements, so you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery while we pursue the financial compensation you need to return to top form.
What are Qualifying Workers’ Compensation Injuries in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, for a workplace injury to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits it must be a physical injury, mental health injury, repetitive stress injury, or occupational disease.
Common workplace injuries may include, but are not limited to:
- Overexertion
- Crane collapses
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Falls from heights
- Fires and explosions
- Forklift accidents
- Hit by falling objects
- Machinery malfunctions
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Exposure to loud noises
- Crushed by or against injuries
- Being struck by or against an object
- Maritime injuries occurring onshore or offshore
- Repetitive trauma caused by repeated, work-related movements
- Chemical exposure, including contact with toxic materials like asbestos
If you have been injured at work and would like to discuss your case with our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys in South Carolina to help ease the process, so you can focus on your recovery, we are available for consultations and case assessments today.
Our South Carolina personal injury lawyers represent individuals and families who have been hurt or have lost a loved one in:
- Auto Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Boat Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Negligent Security
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Sexual Abuse
- Slip and Fall Injuries
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Rideshare Sexual Assault
Are All South Carolina Employers Required to Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
With few exceptions, South Carolina requires all employers with four or more employees to have workers’ compensation insurance.
If an employee suffers a work-related injury, the Workers’ Compensation Act in South Carolina provides that the individual is entitled to recover:
- Medical expenses
- Compensation for lost time and wages
- Permanent disability benefits, when applicable
- Disfigurement, physical impairment, and loss of limbs
- Death benefits
Unfortunately, even though the statute is designed to protect workers through our no-fault workers’ compensation system, claims are delayed, undervalued, and denied regularly, leaving employees’ livelihoods in jeopardy.
Our South Carolina workers’ compensation lawyers face large insurance companies every day, and aggressively fight for our client’s rights and the financial recovery they are entitled to, so they can get their lives back on track without struggling to afford their lifestyles.
Can My South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim Be Denied?
While South Carolina workers’ compensation benefits are designed to safeguard our workforce members after an injury occurs, the protection is not automatic. That means, unfortunately, yes — workers’ compensation claims are regularly denied, which is often the result of the injured person making an unknown error along the way.
Common South Carolina workers’ compensation errors may include:
- Failing to report the work injury through the proper channels, or within the appropriate time frame
- Not seeking professional medical treatment after the accident occurs
- Failing to attend all follow-up medical appointments, therapy, and rehabilitation requirements
- Submitting an incomplete workers’ compensation application
- Misrepresenting the severity of the injury, the way that it occurred, or how it affects your overall health
At David W. Martin Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers in South Carolina, we will pursue your workers’ compensation claim without charging upfront costs that can further harm your livelihood and will not charge any legal fees at all if we do not supply a successful outcome for your claim.
Allow us to do the necessary work to ensure your workers’ compensation claim is complete, so you can continue to take the time you need away from work to attend all medical appointments to ensure you can eventually return to the quality of life you enjoyed before the accident occurred.
What Can I Do If My South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?
Our workers’ compensation attorneys in South Carolina know how frustrating and stressful it can be to have your important claim denied — especially when you are unsure why it was rejected.
If this has happened to you, and you are worried about paying the medical expenses you have accrued, and how you are going to pay your bills while you have been without a paycheck, you are not out of options.
Our experienced workers’ compensation lawyers in South Carolina will review your denial and outline the reasons the rejection occurred, which may include disputes over whether the injury occurred during the course of your employment, how to hurt you are, the lack of evidence to support your claim, or errors made when filing the claim.
Whether you are preparing to file a workers’ compensation claim, or if your submitted claim has been denied, our experienced South Carolina attorneys can help get you back on your feet by taking over the process or filing an appeal to reverse the denial.
Contact Our South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Attorneys for a consultation
If you have been injured at work and are unsure how to proceed with your workers’ compensation claim, do not run the risk of submitting an incomplete application that will result in a denial.
Contact our skilled workers’ compensation lawyers in South Carolina at David W. Martin Accident and Injury Lawyers today at 803-258-6199. We provide consultations for all South Carolina workers, and never charge any legal fees unless we deliver a positive outcome for your unique case.