If you or a loved one has been involved in a motor vehicle accident in South Carolina,
a car and truck accident lawyer with our firm will fight to help you obtain compensation you deserve.
How to File a Claim
An Experienced Lawyer CAN HELP YOU FILE A CLAIM!
You have a right to file a workers' compensation claim if you are injured. Don't hesitate to call or email us if you feel like your bosses or the insurance company is trying to stop you. We stand up for our clients and fight for the money and benefits they deserve for on-the-job injuries!
If you sustained a work-related injury, report the injury immediately to your supervisor. If you delay reporting the injury by even a day or two, the workers' compensation insurance company may use the delay as a reason for denying your claim or questioning whether your claim is for real.
Filing a workers' compensation claim includes:
- Properly telling your employer of an injury or work-related illness
- Providing important details such as the time and location of the injury and how the injury occurred
- Providing a list of witnesses if a specific workplace accident caused your injury
Your employer then will file a report with the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission and the insurance company with the information you provided. It's a good idea to contact the Commission personally to ensure the state officials have all the proper paperwork.
If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied
If your employer does not report your accident or questions whether you were injured by accident, you may personally file a claim with the Commission. It's important to speak with an attorney if your employer or the insurance company is not cooperating with you. At Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A., an experienced workers' compensation attorney can help you pursue the benefits you deserve.
If the insurance company approves your workers' compensation claim, you will receive a letter outlining the benefits you are scheduled to receive. If your claim is denied, you can appeal the decision and seek a hearing. You can present evidence to support your claim at the hearing.
An attorney who understands South Carolina workers' compensation law and is familiar with deadlines related to filing documents can assist you at the hearing. Attorneys at Peake & Fowler have the resources, education and experience to work for injured employees and help them get the compensation they deserve.
Contact a Workers' Compensation Benefits Lawyer
At Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A., serving Columbia and communities throughout South Carolina, an experienced workers' compensation benefits lawyer can fight for your rights. Contact us for help. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 or (803) 788-4370 today for your free personal injury consultation.
Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless we get money for you.
Peake & Fowler. We're on your side.