Workers’ Compensation
Information on Your Rights from Our South Carolina Injury Attorneys
Your employer maintains workers’ compensation insurance to cover injuries sustained while you are on the job. In order to process your claim after you are injured, your company’s insurer will have its doctor verify your condition and evaluate your ability to return to work. At McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC, our South Carolina injury lawyers assist clients in preparing all necessary paperwork and medical documentation while taking steps to protect their job. If your employer tries to intimidate or coerce you into returning to work before you are ready, we are ready to undertake any necessary legal action to prevent this abuse. In cases where medical personnel downplay or dismiss injuries, we refer clients to medical specialists who may dispute the findings of your employer’s doctor.
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation regulations vary state-by-state. In South Carolina, essentially all employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance. The state mandates that it is illegal for you to pay for medical treatment resulting from a job-related injury, and it is illegal for you to have to pay any of the insurance premiums for workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation laws allow for sure, prompt and reasonable income and medical benefits to work-related accident victims, regardless of fault.
If you would like more information on workers’ compensation and more details on how we can help you, contact a South Carolina injury attorney at McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC. Our Rock Hill, Columbia, Sumter and Anderson office locations represent clients in Charleston, Greenville, Orangeburg, Myrtle Beach and Florence. Remember, workers’ compensation claims are time sensitive, and you have up to two years to file a claim for benefits because of injuries at work. Contact us now.
Third Party Liability: Injuries Caused by Others
If a third party caused your injury, including 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. At McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC, a South Carolina injury lawyer will not only assist you in filing for workers’ compensation but will also 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.
Not Sure What the Next Step Is? Give Us a Call
If you are not sure what you need to do to initiate benefits and protect your job, we can help. We will review your case and explain alternatives to consider, such as Social Security Disability benefits, if returning to work is unlikely for you.
To schedule a free consultation, contact a South Carolina injury attorney at McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC today. We can make a difference. Your life is our mission.