Injured on the Job?
Information on Your Rights from Our South Carolina Injury Attorneys
Injuries at work can occur even if you do not work in a high-risk workplace. For example, a faulty chair could cause a back injury, or a slippery bathroom could cause a broken leg. Jobs involving manual labor have the potential to cause even more bodily harm. A South Carolina injury attorney at McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC can assist you if you sustain injuries on the job. You have rights to pursue benefits for medical bills and time lost from work.
If you would like more information on workers’ compensation and how we can help you, contact our South Carolina injury attorneys at McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC. Our Rock Hill, Columbia, Sumter and Anderson office locations represent clients in Charleston, Greenville, Orangeburg, Myrtle Beach and Florence.
Work-Related Injuries
Our South Carolina injury lawyers represent clients who suffer from the following kinds of work-related injuries:
- Back injuries
- Head trauma
- Broken bones
- Herniated disc
- Burn injuries
- Spinal cord injury
- Construction accidents
- Toxic exposure
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Repetitive stress disorder
- Emotional or psychological illness
If you do sustain an injury at work, report all injuries to your employer immediately and seek medical help. You may lose benefits if you neglect to report the injury within 90 days of the accident.
Injuries Caused by Third Parties
If your injury was caused by a third party – a contractor or subcontractor hired to perform a job at your work site – your workers’ compensation may not be enough to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. A South Carolina injury lawyer at McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC will pursue damages against the third party responsible for causing your injuries. This is especially important in cases where your injuries are severe or involve vocational rehabilitation workers’ compensation or disability claims.
Know Your Rights–Contact Us Now
If you are not sure what you need to do to initiate benefits and protect your job, we can help. To schedule a free consultation, contact our South Carolina injury attorneys at McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC today. We can make a difference, because your life is our mission.