Qualifying for an Orangeburg Workers’ Compensation Claim

If you were injured in a workplace accident, you may have questions about how to pay for your medical expenses and lost wages. Fortunately, qualifying for an Orangeburg workers’ compensation claim is easier than you may think.

A knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney could guide you through every step of the process and ensure your rights are protected. Call today to discuss your case and begin working for the compensation you need.

Requirements to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation

Qualifying for an Orangeburg workers’ compensation claim has three elements according to the Workers Compensation Act:

  • An injury by accident
  • Arising out of
  • And in the course and scope of employment

When someone is working at a job at the time, place, and in the manner that they were hired to do the job and they are injured, they are covered under the Workers’ Compensation Act. This is the case even if the accident was their fault. For example, a painter is painting during their regular hours and they fall off a ladder and suffer a broken leg. The reason for the accident does not matter, because this is a no-fault system. As long as someone is working and doing what they are supposed to be doing, they are likely going to be covered under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.

Steps to Take After an Accident

Accidents at work may occur in different ways. A worker might be injured in any part of their body including internal injuries. The key with the injuries is to get them diagnosed properly by a qualified physician and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

The injured worker should receive all of the treatment options they would get if they were injured and were not in the workers’ compensation system so they can make the best recovery and get back to work. They should not get less medical treatment or fewer options for treatment because they were injured on the job. It is essential for injured workers to seek medical treatment and then contact a lawyer to ensure that they get the compensation that they deserve.

What if the Injury is Permanent?

If the injured worker is not able to recover, they need documentation from the doctors that identifies their limitations in terms of impairment to the loss of use of body parts and permanent work restrictions that may keep the injured worker from doing their previous job or may keep them from doing any job. The documentation should quantify the future medical care and treatment the person needs as a result of their injuries.

The injured worker may treat for their lifetime with medical modalities including physical therapy, injections, future surgeries, repeat office visits with the doctor, periodic diagnostic imaging, and pain management medication. Any medical need that is required by the injured worker should be documented and put into the medical-legal language because the worker has the burden of proof to prove their case. The injured worker’s attorney may push it forward to a Commission hearing if necessary to make sure the individual is protected and awarded the medical and monetary benefits they deserve under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.

A Workers’ Compensation Attorney Could Help One Qualify for Benefits

If you need help qualifying for an Orangeburg workers’ compensation claim, you should seek the services of an experienced attorney. A workers’ compensation lawyer understands what it takes to receive the benefits you need, and they could represent you in your negotiations with employers or insurance companies. Call today to discuss your legal options.

 

 

 

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