Suppose you are considering hiring an attorney to assist with your workers’ compensation claim or an appeal in a workplace injury case. In that case, you may wonder, “What does a workers’ compensation lawyer do?”
Simply put, the workers’ compensation attorneys at Jebaily Law Firm fight for your best interests and seek maximum benefits when you’ve been hurt at work.
Workers’ compensation claims are rarely straightforward and have complex legal conditions. If you have sustained an injury at work, the last thing you’ll want to deal with is jumping through legal hoops to get your money. Our workers’ compensation attorneys know all about workers’ compensation law and can file a claim to pursue the benefits you’re entitled to receive.
The Role of an Attorney in a Workers’ Comp Claim: Step by Step
All businesses in South Carolina with four or more employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance for employees who sustain injuries while on the job. The workers’ compensation system provides benefits to injured workers without regard to fault.
Unfortunately, insurance companies are notorious for being difficult to work with, so filing a workers comp claim doesn’t mean they will be responsive. Attorneys bridge this gap and know how to pursue the maximum workers’ compensation benefits you’re entitled to under the law.
More specifically, our South Carolina workers’ compensation attorneys can:
- Provide a free initial case consultation.
- Investigate your accident and gather evidence.
- Calculate the extent of your medical bills and lost income.
- File your workers’ compensation claim.
- Negotiate with the insurance company for a lump-sum settlement.
- Represent you in hearings before the Commission.
- Appeal unfavorable decisions.
How Much Does a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Cost?
One of the most common reasons people hesitate to hire a workers’ compensation attorney is worries about the cost. However, our workers’ compensation attorneys do not charge upfront and instead deduct our fee from the final settlement. You won’t have to pay us if we don’t win your case.
South Carolina Code 67-1205(C) caps workers’ compensation attorney fees at no more than 33.3 percent of the total settlement amount.
Why You Should Choose Our SC Workers’ Comp Lawyers
Jebaily Law Firm has been helping injured South Carolina workers for over five decades, and our attorneys collectively have 75-plus years of legal experience.
We have built a reputation in our community as fierce advocates for the injured who will not rest until we have exhausted every legal avenue for resolution. We have recovered millions in personal injury and workers’ compensation claims for injured people in South Carolina and strive to always serve our clients with dignity and respect.
We hold ourselves to a high standard and have received numerous awards and recognitions for our legal services. You can count on us for effective and compassionate legal care when you need it most.
Contact a South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Lawyer at Jebaily Law Firm
Injured employees need to work with a workers’ compensation attorney who can maximize their chances of receiving full compensation to cover their medical costs and offset lost wages.
If you have been injured at work, contact Jebaily Law Firm online or call today to speak to a workers’ compensation attorney in South Carolina to learn what benefits you’re entitled to.
