What Types of and Accidents can Lead to Workers’ Compensation Claims?
by
R. Walter Hundley on Nov. 15, 2015
Employment Workers' Compensation
Summary: In order to make sure that employees are compensated for workplace injuries without the need for litigation, South Carolina has enacted a no-fault workers’ compensation program that pays benefits to employees injured on the job.
According to the Bureau of Labor Services, approximately 3.0
million people were injured in workplace accidents during 2013. Workplace
accidents have the potential to leave victims with significant injuries that
may have a negative impact on their quality of life and unable to earn a
living. In order to make sure that employees are compensated for workplace
injuries without the need for litigation, South Carolina has enacted a no-fault
workers’ compensation program that pays benefits to employees injured on the
job.
It is crucial for everyone hurt in a workplace accident to
ensure that he or she receives the maximum amount of benefits available under
the law. The most effective way to accomplish this is to retain a South Carolina workers’
compensation attorney who is familiar with the process of securing benefits
for injured workers. There are many kinds of workplace accidents that can often
leave employees with significant injuries. Some of the most common are detailed
below.
·
Explosions
– Explosions are a serious risk in many types of employment, ranging from
construction to industrial manufacturing. These kinds of accidents can leave
victims with burns, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, hearing loss, and
other types of catastrophic injuries.
·
Vehicle
accidents – Workplace accidents involving vehicles can happen in a variety
of contexts, such as when a person drives as part of their job or when vehicles
are common at a particular worksite.
·
Slip and
fall injuries – Slip and fall accidents are among the most common ways that
workers are injured each year. They can occur in almost any workplace
environment, whether you work at a construction site or in an office.
Regardless of where they occur, slip and fall accidents can leave victims with
extremely serious injuries, some of which may cause long-term medical problems.
Contact a Charleston workers’ compensation attorney today to schedule a
free consultation
Individuals who have been injured in a workplace accident
are often legally entitled to significant workers’ compensation benefits.
Because the process of obtaining these benefits can be complicated, it is
important for victims to discuss their circumstances with a workers’ compensation attorney in
Charleston, South Carolina as soon as possible. Call the Law Firm of Walter Hundley today at 1-866-723-1995 to schedule
a free case evaluation.
