Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Charleston, SC

If you have been injured at your place of work in Charleston or anywhere in South Carolina, your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages should be covered by workers’ compensation insurance.

 

If your employer is disputing your right to workers’ compensation benefits or you believe that you’re not receiving full benefits, talk with an experienced Charleston workers’ compensation lawyer today. Our experienced workers’ compensation attorney, Caroline West is standing by and ready to help.

 

At West Law, we focus on helping injured workers in South Carolina obtain the full benefits provided by law. Our Charleston workers’ compensation attorney represents injured employees in many types of workers’ compensation claims including categories such as: manufacturing accidents, construction injuries, heavy equipment accidents, and car accidents related to the job.

 

Every workers’ compensation claim is unique and has its own set of facts. You can be confident that West Law will make every effort to secure a successful outcome of your workers’ comp claim.

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Workers’ Compensation Benefits Attorney

 

In South Carolina, if you are an injured employee, you are required to notify your employer within 90 days of the work-related injury. It is important to report your injury to your employer as soon as possible and to seek medical care immediately.

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Workers’ compensation generally provides the following types of benefits:

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• Medical treatment

• Benefit checks to cover lost income

• Compensation for permanent disability or disfigurement.

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Employers in South Carolina who employ four or more employees, whether it’s part-time or full-time, are required to carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Workers’ compensation pays for things such as emergency room care, surgery, hospitalization, doctor’s appointments, rehabilitation, medical devices, and even medications.

 

At West Law, we’ll review all of the facts related to your on-the-job accident and talk to you about whether you may have a valid workers’ compensation claim.

 

The type of workers’ compensation benefits that you are eligible to receive will depend on your employment status, the extent of your workplace injuries, whether you are permanently disabled, and your pay or salary with that employer.

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How Our Charleston Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help

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If your employer or the worker’s compensation insurance administrator denies your right to benefits, or you believe that you are not receiving all the benefits you are due, then, in South Carolina, you have up to two years to file the claim.

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You are not required to have a lawyer represent you when filing a claim. However, the rules and procedures related to pursuing a disputed workers’ compensation claim can be complicated.

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Our experienced workers’ comp lawyer, Caroline West, understands South Carolina workers’ comp law and will provide compassion and guidance based on 25 years of experience helping injured workers. Caroline will thoroughly investigate the accident, gather evidence, and help you prove that your injury was in fact, work-related.

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West Law can also represent you at an informal conference with a representative of your employer and the S.C. Workers’ Compensation Commission. The purpose of the conference is to try to resolve the dispute without having to go to court.

 

We can assist by reviewing any settlement agreement presented by your employer and offer guidance on whether it is a fair offer or not. Without experienced legal representation, you may be unclear about what your rights are, especially if you have a permanent disability or need ongoing medical care.

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If you or a loved one sustained a work-related injury that resulted in a diagnosis of paraplegia, quadriplegia, or brain damage, you or they may be entitled to lifetime workers’ compensation benefits.

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For cases of partial disability, the Workers’ Compensation Commission will determine the compensation based on the medical evidence and the effect of the disability on the injured worker.

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Call Our Charleston, SC Workers’ Compensation Law Firm

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If you have questions about whether you have a workers’ compensation claim and want to discuss the details of your workplace injury, call for a free consultation with Caroline West today.

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