Although work environments are much safer than in years past, work injuries still happen. Approximately 35,000 claims are filed each year in South Carolina for work related injuries or illnesses. South Carolina's Workers Compensation law can cover the costs of medical care and provided compensation for time off work required for recovery after an on-the-job illness or injury. Additionally, if the injury results in permanent disability, you may also be entitled to additional benefits for that disability
If your workers compensation claim was denied, you may be wondering what to do next. Should you take your boss or company to court to attempt to recover the costs of medical care and time spent off work? Today, we'll walk through the basics of why a claim might be denied, and what steps you should take to ensure your individual rights are respected.