Common Types of Workers’ Comp Injuries in South Carolina

If you’ve been hurt on the job, we understand how much is at stake. You may be dealing with painful injuries while being too hurt to support yourself and your family. The last thing you need is the insurance company delaying or denying your claim. Unfortunately, the insurance company is protecting their interests, not yours, even during this very difficult time.

But you don’t have to take on the insurance company alone – we have the knowledge and resources to help you. And an experienced attorney can significantly increase your odds of receiving maximum compensation.

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The Most Common Types of Workplace Injuries

Among the top 3 most common types of workplace injuries resulting in workers missing days of work are:

• Sprains, strains, and tears
  These injuries include knee injuries and shoulder injuries that many workers in health care, construction, and transportation suffer.

• Soreness or pain
  These injuries include herniated discs and other back injuries that are common for firefighters, plumbers, health care workers, and construction workers.

• Cuts, lacerations, and punctures
  These injuries include eye injuries and skin abrasions, which can happen to all workers but are frequent on medical, laboratory, and construction sites.

Workplace Events Resulting in Injury and Illness

Among the top 3 work events resulting in lost days from work are:

• Exposure to harmful substances and environments (28%)*
• Overexertion (23%)
• Slips, trips, and falls (20%)

*Besides injuries, it’s important to remember that many workers also get sick from their jobs. Examples of these “occupational diseases” include mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos, lung diseases caused by exposure to coal dust, radiation sickness, and lead poisoning.

If you are suffering from an occupational disease that developed over time or an infectious disease acquired on the job, a workers’ comp lawyer can help you determine if you have a case and how much you may be owed and can help you take on the insurance company for your medical expenses and lost wages, while you focus on your health.

For occupational diseases, coverage is generally available for:

• Medical conditions caused by the nature of the work
• Diseases that are commonly associated with an occupation, such as asbestosis
• Illnesses caused by the worker being placed at an increased risk of contracting the disease when compared to members of the general public

Contact our Dedicated South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Our attorneys know how to help you seek all the medical treatment and workers’ compensation benefits you may be entitled to because we know how the other side works – we have several former insurance adjusters, defense firm attorneys, and even a former state senator on staff.

Our powerful, award-winning workers’ compensation team puts your needs first – we even have an official You-First Policy. Helping injured people is our passion – it’s who we are and what we do, day in and day out.

And there’s no need to worry about the cost of a high-quality attorney. At our firm, there are no upfront costs to pay and no hourly fees. In fact, if we don’t recover compensation for you, you owe us no attorney’s fee at all. Guaranteed.²

Contact us or call 1-866-900-7078 for your free case evaluation. A real person is available to help you right now.

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