What medical treatment and compensation am I entitled? You are entitled to all necessary medical treatment that is likely to lessen your disability. Workers’ compensation generally pays for surgery, hospitalization, medical supplies, prosthetic devices, and prescriptions. Keep in mind that in order to receive these benefits you must go to the doctor chosen by your employer or its insurance representative. You are entitled to compensation at the rate of 66 2/3 percent of your average weekly wage based on the four quarters prior to your … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2011
What Benefits Am I Entitled?
July 28, 2011 by [email protected]
Filed Under: SC Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog
How Do I Report a Work Injury? And How Do I File a Claim?
July 5, 2011 by [email protected]
Anyone can file a workers comp claim for a work-related injury on their own. The South Carolina Worker’s Comp Commission is supposed to oversee conflicts that arise between the injured employee and the employer’s insurance company. If you or someone you love has been hurt at work, you need to act quickly before it is too late. If it’s been more than 90 days since your work accident occurred, you may need help obtaining benefits for medical treatment and lost wages. You can contact The Strom Law Firm’s work injury lawyers to discuss the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: SC Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog Tagged With: work related injury, workers comp, workers compensation benefits, Workers' Compensation
