Lexington SC Workers' Compensation Lawyer

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We beleive that people who have been injured at work have a right to their Workers' Compensation benefits. As a Lexington Workers' Compensation attorney James Snell represents clients from a variety of job types who were hurt at work. Often times our clients come to us after learning for themselves first hand how the insurance company isn't looking out for their best interest. We accept cases in Columbia, Lexington and all surrounding areas.

South Carolina Workers' Compensation benefits include:

Weekly Temporary Disability Benefits
Ongoing Medical Care
Final Workers' Compensation Awards

If you have been injured on the job you may be qualified for these and other benefits under the South Carolina Workers' Copensation system. Benefits can include weekly payments while you are unable to work, medical care until you reach maximum medical treatment, milage, prescription drug benefits and a settlement or award based on any permanent impairement. There are also Workers' Compensation death benefits available for the families of employees killed on the job.

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FAQ About South Carolina Workers' Compensation Law

Just as in other types of injury cases the majority of South Carolina Workers' Compensation benefits are paid by an insurance company on behalf of an employer. Cases begin with all of the authority vested in the insurance company's professional adjusters to determine if a claim is accepted, and what benefits will be made available. This level of authority leads to many serious cases being denied or only limited benefits being approved. Hiring a Workers' Compensation attorney levels the playing field in your favor.

The goal for all Workers' Compensation representation is to obtain more benefits for our clients, even after legal fees and costs, than they would have been able to obtain on their own.

Temporary Total Disability Benefits

If you are unable to work for any on the job injury you may qualify for temporary total disability payments. These are weekly checks, sent directly to you on behalf of your employer. You can use the money to pay for your regular household bills such as your mortgage, utilities and groceries.

Medical Care and Treatment

You are entitled to receive medical care and treatment, paid on behalf of your employer, for all work related injuries. You are entitled to receive this care until you reach maximum medical improvement. Medical care that can be obtained on your behalf may include hospitization, surgery, MRI tests, physical theropy, prescription drugs, pain management and doctor's appointments.

Compensation for Permanent Impairement

If at the conclusion of your Workers' Compensation claim you are determined to have a permanent impairement you are entitled to a final cash settlement or Workers' Compensation award. This is to compensate you for any loss of earning capacity you may experience. The amount of the settlement or award is determined by your previous rate of pay, extent of imairment and the body part(s) involved.

Contact a Lexington Workers' Compensation Lawyer Today

To find out what South Carolina Workers' Compensation benefits may be available for your claim contact the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC. There is no cost to meet with our office to discuss your claim and to see how we can help you. We accept cases throughout South Carolina including Lexington, Richland, Newberry, Orangeburg, Aiken, and Saluda Counties.

In Workers' Compensation cases we represent claimants on a cotingency basis. Attorney's fees are determined as a percentage of the total recovery obtained and is determined for any costs or case expenses are subtracted from the recovery.