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.
Loss of Income
We understand ... Loss of Income after an INJURY CAN LEAD TO ANXIETY!
How will I pay the bills? How will I save for retirement? The list of financial worries after a workplace accident goes on and on. We understand, and we're ready to help you get back on track. Contact our firm today. We are prepared to discuss your legal options.
A workplace injury typically creates fear and anxiety. One of the top sources of stress is loss of income. Workers' compensation pays for a portion of your lost wages — you are entitled to receive about two-thirds of your average weekly wage based on the four quarters prior to your injury, but no more than the maximum average weekly wage determined each year by the South Carolina Employment Security Commission.
You must wait seven days after your workplace accident before benefits can be paid. If you are out of work for more than seven days, your employer's insurance representative will pay you. If you are out of work for more than 14 days, you are eligible for compensation even for the first seven days.
You can expect payments to continue until the doctor releases you to return to work.
The following are different types of compensation:
- Compensation for temporary total disability (TTD) — Injured employees with temporary total disability benefits are eligible to receive about two-thirds of their wage, subject to a weekly cap of about $700. These payments will continue for up to 500 weeks.
- Compensation for permanent total disability (PTD) — Same compensation as for TTD.
- Compensation for permanent partial disability (PPD) — Injured employees receive the same compensation as for TTD and PTD, but the payments may continue for up to 340 weeks.
Contact a Workers' Compensation Lawyer with Our Firm
If you have suffered an injury at your workplace in South Carolina, contact Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A. for the representation you need and the personal attention you deserve. A workers' compensation lawyer is ready to discuss your legal options.
Remember, you don't pay us unless we get money for you. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 or (803) 788-4370 today for your free personal injury consultation.