Workers’ compensation cases can be quite in-depth and complicated for those who are unfamiliar with the process. If you lack the knowledge to successfully navigate through the process, you could create pitfalls and endanger the possibility of a favorable outcome by trying to go at it alone. As such, it is best to consult an attorney as soon as possible after the injury. You want to choose a lawyer who has extensive experience in handling workers’ compensation claims, in order that protection of your rights can be put in place and handling of your claim can be conducted in a manner that will be helpful for you.




Workers' compensation laws were put in place to ensure that an injured worker is compensated in a fair and efficient manner, without the necessity of proving that the injury was due to the employer’s negligence. The goal is for injured workers to promptly get the medical treatment they need and obtain the compensation they deserve. All too often, employers and the insurance companies become hostile to an injured worker, and wrongfully deny the benefits the workers' compensation system is designed to provide. In order to ensure that your claim is processed the way that the system intended it to be, it is a good idea to retain legal representation from an experienced workers' compensation attorney as soon as possible after your injury.

Customarily, employers in the state of South Carolina which have four or more employees are obligated to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If an employee is hurt while on the job as a result of an accident, he or she is entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim. You have 90 days to report the injury to your employer, and there is a separate statute of limitations within which to actually file the claim with the state Workers’ Compensation Commission. If your workers' compensation claim is accepted, the employer’s insurance company should pay for all causally-related medical treatment. Employers/Insurance Companies have the right to choose the medical provider that will treat you for your injury, and it is important that you consult with an attorney who has knowledge and experience with the various physicians in the area so that action can be taken if inappropriate physicians are chosen to treat you.

In conclusion, it is important that you understand the process of filing a workers compensation claim in South Carolina. It is also important that you choose an attorney that has experience with workers' compensation and the various aspects of the workers' compensation claim process.

To learn more about how Best & Flatt, P.A., can assist you with your workers' compensation claim, please give us a call at 803-252-1800 or visit our site.