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Workers Compensation
Did You Know?
- State law requires your employer to carry workers’ compensation insurance.
- Declaring your workplace accident or work-related injury is time sensitive.
- You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, or survivor’s benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I qualify for workers’ compensation in South Carolina?
If you’ve suffered an accident or injury at your workplace or while doing your job, you may be eligible for workers compensation benefits. There is a time limitation for notifying your employer and you may need to act.
Is my employer required to have workers’ compensation insurance in South Carolina?
If your employer meets certain criteria, they have a legal obligation to maintain workers’ compensation insurance to pay for your medical treatment and lost wages resulting from an accident or an injury in your workplace.
Does my employer have to pay my medical bills in South Carolina?
If you received medical treatment for injuries incurred at your workplace or while doing your job, your employer may very well be obligated to cover your expenses.
Does workers’ compensation cover lost pay in South Carolina?
If your workers’ compensation claim is approved, you can be compensated for a percentage missed wages while you were unable to work.
Does workers’ compensation pay survivor’s benefits in South Carolina?
If your loved one was killed as the result of a workplace accident or work related injury, you may be eligible for compensation.
How do I get workers’ compensation in South Carolina?
Let me help you with this process. You must seek medical attention, notify your employer within the allotted time, ensure that your employer files a claim, and follow your doctor’s orders.
Do I need a lawyer to get workers’ compensation in South Carolina?
Without a lawyer, there is a much higher possibility that your claim can be denied and that any settlement will be devalued. I will navigate the claim process for you, negotiate with your employer and stand up for you in court.
Do I have to pay my lawyer if my claim is denied?
No. You only have to pay if your claim is successful.
What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance in South Carolina?
If your employer is uninsured, you may still receive benefits by filing a claim with Uninsured Employers Fund, or by filing a lawsuit against your employer.