Many injured Charleston workers never learn the full scope of what they're owed — medical care, lost wages, permanent disability, and more. We make sure nothing gets left on the table.
A denial isn't the end of the road. We know how to challenge unfair decisions, gather the right evidence, and appeal your case to get you the benefits you're legally entitled to.
Deadlines, paperwork, and South Carolina's comp procedures can derail even a legitimate claim. We handle every step of the process so nothing falls through the cracks.
The comp insurer's goal is to close your claim cheap — not to see you fully recover. An experienced workers' comp attorney levels the playing field and keeps you from being pressured into less.
Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible — South Carolina law requires you to notify your employer within 90 days of the injury. Seek medical treatment right away, and make sure everything is documented in writing. Even if your injury seems minor at first, getting it on record protects your right to file a claim later. Then contact a workers’ compensation attorney before signing anything from your employer or their insurance company.
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be entitled to coverage for all reasonable medical treatment related to your injury, compensation for lost wages while you’re unable to work, and benefits for any permanent disability resulting from the injury. In cases of fatal workplace accidents, surviving family members may also be entitled to death benefits. An attorney can make sure you’re pursuing the full scope of what the law provides.
A denial is not the end of your case. In South Carolina, you have the right to appeal a denied claim through the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. The appeals process involves strict deadlines and specific procedures, which is why having an experienced attorney in your corner is so important. We fight denied claims every day — and we know how to build the evidence needed to get you the benefits you deserve.