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FAQ about Workers' Compensation
What Should My First Action Be If I Get Hurt at Work?
The moment an injury occurs, you should tell your employer about it and see a doctor. Having a record of the incident in both places will give you the safety you need to get the proper compensation. Don't wait to say something, it is vital that you do both of these things right away.
What Does Workers' Compensation Cover?
While injuries that happen at work from isolated incidents like a slip and fall or machine accident are the most common type of workers' compensation claim, they can also can cover injuries that happen from working at a company for a long period of time. If you work on an assembly line and get carpal tunnel that can be traced to this activity, you are eligible for workers' compensation.
How Much Can I Expect to Be Paid?
The payout of these claims varies greatly by the severity of the injury. It can also be impacted by the amount of time you are unable to work following the injury, as you should absolutely be compensated for lost hours.
For more information about workers' compensation claims, call Gene C. Belk, LLC.
It may seem like a clear-cut process: if you get injured on-the-job, your company’s workers’ compensation will cover the cost of your recovery. However that is unfortunately not the reality in most cases. Companies routinely deny workers’ compensation claims based on a variety of things: lack of evidence of an injury, not an easily proven workplace injury, not enough medical data to back up your claim, etc. A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you receive all the treatment you need and recover the damages from your workplace injury while protecting you from pushy insurance claims adjusters.
Gene C. Belk, L.L.C. is familiar with all of the workers’ compensation laws in South Carolina and has helped people who need assistance recovering their:
● Permanent or temporary total and partial disability benefits
