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Workers' Compensation

Information on South Carolina Worker’s Compensation

Presented by a South Carolina Workers Compensation Lawyer

The Law Offices of David L. Hood and associated counsel represent workers who have been injured on the job (Workers' Compensation) and who may be having problems with their claim. Typically, a claim is either accepted or denied by the insurance company for the employer. We can assist the injured worker in attempting to get a claim accepted. If the claim is denied, we can move forward and file for a hearing to get approval.

Under the SC Workers' Compensation Code, an injured worker is typically entitled to temporary total compensation (which is a weekly check of 2/3's of his or her average weekly wage). They are also entitled to medical care, however, the medical providers are chosen by the insurance carrier.

Once an injured worker has reached maximum medical improvement, they are released from medical care and ultimately their case is either settled or goes to a hearing.

Injured At Work in South Carolina? What should I do?

Information Provided by David L. Hood, a South Carolina Workers Compensation Attorney

Workers' compensation cases are typically more complex than they might at appear at first glance. The insurance company might ask you to resolve your case by trying to convince you that coverage does not apply due to circumstances surrounding your particular injury. South Carolina workers' compensation attorney, David L. Hood has the resources to properly investigate such circumstances and help you gain a fair recovery by strengthening your position and pursuing all available legal remedies.

Employers with four or more full time employees in South Carolina are required to cover their employees with South Carolina Workers’ Compensation insurance or to self-insure. This insurance coverage is available to help people injured at work receive financial benefits that will cover expenses such as:

• Medical bills
• Rehabilitation
• Loss of Income
• Loss of Future Employment

If you have been injured at your workplace, it is extremely important for you to seek medical assistance as soon as possible. This is because only a medical professional can properly diagnose the extent of your injuries and prescribe the correct treatment.

You should also ensure that your employer reports the injury to its workers compensation insurance carrier as soon as possible. This is because apart from going to the emergency room, you need to get treated by physicians pre-authorized by the workers compensation insurance carrier.

When one has a work-related injury, it can be very helpful to consult a legal representative like South Carolina Workers Compensation attorney David L. Hood. So, for legal assistance in determining whether you can recover your medical costs and other losses due to your injury suffered at work, you should contact a South Carolina workers compensation attorney. One more reason why you should hire an attorney is because employers and their insurance companies are often reluctant to cooperate with injured employees and provide them with medical attention, until they find out that the employee is represented by an attorney.

South Carolina Workers Compensation Lawyer David L. Hood can find out who the workers compensation insurance company is, contact them and insist that a claim be set up and medical treatment be authorized immediately. He can fight to get you your temporary disability payments started if you are unable to work. If the insurance company is uncooperative, Georgetown South Carolina Workers Compensation Attorney David L. Hood can file a Form 50, requesting a hearing in order to have the claim accepted, medical treatment paid for and temporary disability benefits started.

To know your rights and receive the care and attention your South Carolina workers compensation case deserves, contact David L. Hood, a South Carolina workers compensation attorney at no cost, for a no obligation consultation.

For help with your workers' compensation claim, call any of our offices or our toll free number 1-866-610-4663 for more information or E-mail: dhood@hoodlawoffices.com.

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