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The Workers’ Compensation Act in South Carolina allows an employee who suffers an injury or illness by accident arising out of and in the course of employment to receive benefits. The injured worker must provide notice of the injury to the employer and file the claim. Benefits include medical expenses, compensation for lost time or diminished income, and disability benefits if he/she suffered a permanent injury. You may forego these benefits if you fail to file a claim or if the claim is denied. We can help you through the claim procedures, including a complicated appeals process. 

Insurance companies are rarely motivated to look out for workers’ interests, and they will often do whatever they can to disprove claims and refuse to give out funds, even if the claims are legitimate. One reason the insurance company may deny your claim is if the cause of the injury is unclear. They may argue that the injury was sustained outside of the workplace, or was a pre-existing condition. A workers’ compensation lawyer can gather evidence to support your claim and protect your rights.