For 40+ years, I have had the privilege of representing people all over the state who have suffered on-the-job injuries. Handling workers’ compensation claims is a highly rewarding practice, and I am proud to have an exceptional team in place to help hard-working South Carolinians get back on track after their lives have been disrupted by a work-related injury.
Injuries occur in every profession and affect workers from all walks of life. Our clients’ professions range broadly, from construction to health care to higher education, and the like. Likewise, the types of claims covered under South Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws run the gambit from A to Z. For example, workers may bring a claim for an acute injury, such as a broken bone or laceration, or for more complex problems that develop over time as a result of the normal working conditions of a particular job. For instance, carpal tunnel syndrome may be a compensable injury for workers who perform tasks requiring repetitive wrist or hand motions, like typing; or, someone whose work requires prolonged exposure to mold or toxins may have a claim it later causes respiratory problems.
Rarely do people expect to get hurt while at work, yet it happens all the time. South Carolina has workers’ compensation laws in place for that very reason. Generally speaking, an employee who has suffered an on-the-job injury is entitled to reimbursement for related medical expenses, weekly payment while he or she is unable to work, and compensation for any permanent disability. So although these injuries may be traumatic, they should never lead to financial ruin. Unfortunately, though, the workers’ compensation process is complex, and injured workers are regularly denied their rightful benefits.
Over the past several years, workers’ compensation law has become a fiercely competitive market, but so far this area of my practice has continued to thrive. We may not have billboards around town or flashy, primetime commercials, but we do have decades of experience fighting for injured workers and a genuine desire to help people. My team knows the ins and outs of this field of law, and when I tell folks I wrote the book on workers’ comp, it’s not hyperbole!
If you or a friend or loved one has suffered an on-the-job injury, please do not hesitate to give us a call at (866) 692-0123 for a complimentary claim evaluation. We’re the Mike Kelly Law Group, and we’re here for the people of South Carolina!
