Taking Legal Action When You Have Been Hurt at Work
Upstate South Carolina is heavily industrialized. The people here work hard and, unfortunately, they sometimes pay for that hard work with serious injuries.
These employees suffer on-the-job injuries that lead to extensive workers' compensation claims. At Patrick E. Knie Law Offices, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, much of my law practice focuses on helping injured workers get the workers' compensation benefits they deserve. It makes sense to have an experienced lawyer on your side, making sure your rights are respected.
For over 35 years, I have been working hard to help my clients get the workman's comp benefits to which they are entitled:
- A weekly paycheck
- Payment of your medical bills
- Settlement at the end of your case
Complex Laws. Limited Benefits.
In South Carolina, our state's workers' compensation law has been set up as the primary remedy for injuries that occur during work on the job. Before workers' compensation was created, workers could actually sue negligent employers for the personal injury on the job. This change has done two things: It has made it easier to recover from your employer if you have been injured and it has limited the amount of compensation you might be able to receive.
Other Options After a Workplace Accident
Sometimes when a personal injury happens at work there may be additional remedies available to the injured worker. This is especially true when a dangerous or defective product causes the accident, or when an independent contractor or third party is negligent. People who are suffering from mesothelioma may also be entitled to special compensation.
Workers' compensation law is a highly specific area of law and I — attorney Pat Knie — annually handle numerous claims before the South Carolina Workers' Commission. To talk to me about your work injury, please contact my Spartanburg law office by calling 864-641-3459 or toll-free at 866-665-4995. Consultations are free and confidential.
