Posted on: April 19, 2013
If you were hurt at work, you should know you could be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits which you have rightfully earned as a hard-working employee. You may not know what workers’ comp benefits include, what you need to do to get them, or what your case could be worth. An experienced South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Lawyer can help you understand the process to file a work injury claim and what money damages you may be able to recover.
How a lawyer can help.
A South Carolina Workers’ Compensation lawyer can explain your rights to you and make sure you understand what needs to be done every step of the way. If there are any issues in dealing with your employer or with the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission , an attorney can help you with all the confusing paperwork, handle the tricky insurance claims adjustors, and fight for your rights as an injured worker.
Some South Carolina Workers’ Compensation cases are simple and straightforward, but many of them are more complicated than you realize. A lawyer can guide you every step of the way.
Not just for disputes…
A lot of people believe they would only need a South Carolina Workers’ Comp lawyer if there is a dispute in their case – their employer denies the injury occurred at work or the company doctor and your doctor have different opinions about your recovery.
An attorney can help you navigate the system from beginning to end and make sure you don’t fail to realize you’re eligible for benefits you might need. They will also help to ensure you don’t miss important deadlines. A lawyer protects your claim and uses their experience to maximize your settlement.
Why hire a lawyer?
You only have one opportunity in a workers’ compensation case to get everything you will need in order to manage your workplace injury for the rest of your life. Don’t miss your opportunity! Some serious workplace injuries can stay with you forever; causing you pain and preventing you from working years down the road; even if they don’t seem too severe at the time of the accident.
If you have questions about your on-the-job injury and your options for filing a claim, contact the team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers for a free case evaluation . The initial consultation requires no commitment, and you will come away from the conversation with a better understanding of your rights and what to expect as your claim progresses.
Call or text (888) 612-7001 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form