The short answer is yes. However, there are a couple of complicating factors in your question. First, an injured worker in South Carolina does...

The short answer is that you can sue your doctor if a viable medical malpractice claim exists. However, the mere fact that you are having more...

Can my lawyer take money out of my settlement and pay workers comp for medical bills they paid ?

Your lawyer is right. Listen to her.

Should I seek a lawyer to take over my workers comp claim?

First, your moving to another state should not interfere with your entitlement to workers' compensation benefits. As I have said to many clients,...

What can I do based on my injury?

I don't blame you for being frustrated. I see people with injuries every day where the situation could have been avoided (or at least the severity...

The weekly benefits you described and the payment of your medical bills very well may be the only compensation you receive for your work injury. ...

I would speak with your doctor. If you're too ill for surgery, the doctor will certainly postpone it and that will not impact your workers' comp...

I am currently still on my 90 day probat period at current employer. I live in SC. Will I still be eligible for workers Comp?

I strongly recommend that you report your work injury as soon as possible. The fact that you were injured while you were still in your probationary...

Do I need to worry about job security. Just had surgery to repair torn acl & tear in menicus that I got from injury while at wor

This completely depends on your employer. One thing is certain - if you sustained a surgical injury, you should hire an experienced workers' comp...

You should definitely hire a lawyer, both to work to increase the disability settlement and to make sure your medical rights are protected. The...