Several Americans are injured at the workplace annually – to the number of tens of thousands. Unfortunately, not all of these claims are paid because the injuries may not have been covered or properly claimed under state workers’ compensation laws. Workplace injuries can vary from minor strains and sprains to life-threatening medical issues that result in disability or even death. According to statistics put together by the South Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Commission, almost 63,000 workplace accident cases were reported during the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Of these cases that concluded in a favorable result for the individual claimant, a total of $875 million was paid out to cover medical and other expenses related to these injuries.

If you or someone you know has been injured on the job, contact a seasoned and aggressive Anderson workers’ compensation attorney to preserve your rights under state law.

South Carolina Filing Requirements

Under South Carolina law, all illnesses and injuries that are work-related must be reported within 90 days from the date of the diagnosis or injury. The law, however, does permit an extended period of time in some circumstances which results in up to two years of additional time. Notwithstanding, it is in the best interest of both an injured worker and the employer to have a claim submitted immediately for several reasons. For instance:

• Waiting 90 days may make the claim more difficult to prove;
• Witnesses and statements may become stale if too much time has passed;
• Witnesses to the incident may no longer be employed with the organization;
• The injury may become worse without proper treatment and result in higher medical costs;
• The deadline to file may be inadvertently missed; and
• The delay in time may complicate the ability to show the injury was work-related.

The above listed issues are not uncommon. In fact, a recent Business Insurance article noted that delayed workers’ compensation claim reporting can increase claim costs by up to 51 percent.

Generally, workers’ compensation will pay for the following expenses: permanent disability, necessary medical care, lost wages, death benefits, reimbursement for mileage costs to see medical professionals or obtain prescriptions, and disfigurement or physical impairment and loss of limbs.

Common causes of workplace injuries may  include: being struck by falling objects, slipping or tripping on hazardous surfaces and falling, falling off of a scaffold or ladder, motor vehicle accidents and repetitive trauma due to stress or strain. If the incident occurred on the job and during the course and scope of employment, South Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws will likely cover the injury.

Workers’ Compensation Help in South Carolina

Because work related injuries can be life-changing, it is important to retain seasoned Anderson workers’ compensation attorney who is aggressive, experienced and trustworthy. The skilled attorneys at The Law Offices of Steven M Krause PA will advocate on your or your loved one’s behalf during the claims process, mediation or litigation of your case.  Servicing the greater South Carolina area, these legal professionals seek to ensure get the best outcome possible. Call today to schedule your initial consultation.

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Steven M. Krause

Steven Krause is a personal injury, auto accident, and workers’ compensation lawyer who practices in Anderson, SC. He graduated form the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law and has been practicing law for 40 years now. Steven Krause believes in fighting for the injured. Learn more about his experience here.