Workers’ Compensation
Your Options Explained
Workers' compensation is a state insurance program that pays benefits for injuries or illnesses sustained on the job. It's unlike Social Security disability, which pays benefits to those who can't work regardless of how or where an injury was sustained. If you're considering a workers' compensation claim, it's important to get a lawyer's advice beforehand. The workers' compensation carrier may offer only a fraction of the amount you deserve. Moreover, if you settle your workers' compensation claim without the proper language in the agreement, it could harm your future eligibility for Social Security disability benefits.
We offer a FREE consultation to explain Greenville, South Carolina workers' comp and to discuss your options. Complete our contact form below to get started.
Who is Eligible for Workers' Compensation?
If you work for a South Carolina company with three or more employees, you're covered by the South Carolina workers' compensation for any work-related injury.
How Do I File a Workers' Compensation Claim in Greenville, South Carolina?
If you're injured on the job, you need to provide notice to your employer within 90 days. It's important to give this notice in writing. If you have any questions about the application process, we offer a free consultation to help you understand your options.
What Benefits Are Available?
Workers' compensation offers three main types of benefits. You may be eligible for one or more.
- Medical care for your injury
- Weekly benefits for as long as you are unable to work. (Or can only work part time.) When and how much you're paid depends on a number of variables.
- Permanency benefits might also be paid if your injury threatens to keep you from working permanently.
Free Consultation
It costs you nothing to discuss your workers' compensation case with Don Pilzer, PC. To schedule a consultation at our office in Greenville, South Carolina, call 800-518-0234 or complete our contact form below.
