Workers Compensation

Simplifying the Complex Compensation Rules

Workers' Compensation

  • Injured by a negligent coworker
  • Lifting heavy objects
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Unsafe work environment
  • Overexertion
  • Workplace violence
  • Slipping on wet surfaces
  • Falling from a ladder
  • Forklift injuries

Workers’ comp may pay for

  • Medical expenses
  • Permanent and total disability benefits
  • Temporary total employment compensation

Workers’ Comp in South Carolina can include complex rules and requirements

  • In South Carolina, employees who are injured on the job can file for workers’ comp regardless of the fault of injury.
  • Time is of the essence in the filing of worker’s comp claims.
  • Employees must file for workers’ comp claims within a defined period of time or be barred from any recovery.
  • Employers must contact the Workers’ Compensation Commission within ten days of an employee’s notification regarding his or her workers’ comp claim.

Have you been injured while working in South Carolina? Our attorneys at HDGC Law have y experience handling worker’s comp cases in the state of South Carolina and particularly in York County, Chester County, Lancaster County and Fairfield County.

Have you been hurt on the job? Filing a worker’s comp claim in South Carolina is complicated and is time-sensitive. Call 803-328-2201 to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION.

Many worker’s compensation claims go unreported because the employee believes that their injury was their fault. However, not filing a worker’s comp claim, may prevent you from receiving deserved compensation that would aid and your family in your time of need.

Common causes for worker’s comp cases include:

  • Injured by a negligent coworker
  • Lifting heavy objects
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Unsafe work environment
  • Overexertion
  • Workplace violence
  • Slipping on wet surfaces
  • Falling from a ladder
  • Forklift injuries

Workers comp may pay for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Permanent and total disability benefits
  • Temporary total employment compensation

Workers Comp in South Carolina can include complex rules and requirements:

  • In South Carolina, employees who are injured on the job can file for worker’s comp regardless of the fault of injury.
  • Time is of the essence in the filing of worker’s comp claims.
  • Employees must file for worker’s comp claims within a defined period of time or be barred from any recovery.
  • Employers must contact the Worker’s Compensation Commission within ten days of an employee’s notification regarding his or her worker’s comp claim.

Not sure if your injury qualifies for worker’s compensation? Filing a worker’s comp claim in South Carolina is complicated and is time-sensitive. Contact our firm at (803) 328-2201 to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION.

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