Workers' Compensation

 Throughout the United States, there are strict health and safety standards with which employers in all types of professions must comply. All of the guidelines have been designed with the safety of workers in mind, and have been enacted to prevent dangerous and deadly accidents from occurring in the workplace. Small and large companies and corporations must provide all employees with a work environment that is free of harm and avoidable hazards. In addition to providing a safe work environment, employers are responsible for providing workers with proper training in regards to all work duties, safe machinery use and the avoidance of work hazards. Many employers choose to disregard these safety guidelines, placing their workers at risk for serious injuries and fatalities. If you have been injured on the job in South Carolina, contact one of our worker's compensation attorneys immediately.

What is Workers' Compensation Law?

Workers' compensation laws protect the rights employees who are injured on the job and provide these employees compensation for their injury or illness. Having these laws helps control the financial risks for employers since many states limit the amount an injured employee can recover from an employer. Specifically, workers' compensation is insurance that employers are required by law to have in case an employee is injured on the job, becomes ill due to circumstances surrounding the job, becomes temporarily or permanently disabled, or even if death results from the job. All employers who have four or more part-time or full-time employees must provide workers' compensation insurance. It is the law in all 50 states.

Workers' compensation generally includes medical, surgical and hospital services, dental services, crutches, hearing aids, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, nursing care, and prescribed medications. You may also be eligible for additional monetary compensation if you are temporarily unable to work for more than a certain number of calendar days set by state law, hospitalized as an in-patient, or become permanently disabled due to a job-related injury or illness. The right to receive medical treatment at the employer's expense typically continues as long as treatment is reasonable and necessary to treat the injury.

Should I hire a Workers' Compensation Attorney?

Do not assume that an employer or its insurance company cares if you receive fair compensation for your injury or illness.  Employers and their insurance companies have many attorneys who know the workers' compensation system and will work against you.  If you have been injured on the job, contact the qualified legal counsel of Bernstein and Bernstein's experienced workers' compensation lawyers. We will fight for your legal rights and help you get the medical care and compensation you deserve.

If you've been involved in a work related injury contact us today!