A GUIDE TO SOUTH CAROLINA

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN HURT AT WORK?

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Immediately after you are injured, get medical attention. Your health and safety is your top priority.

The incident must be reported quickly to preserve eligibility for benefits

IN SOUTH CAROLINA, YOU MUST REPORT A WORK INJURY WITHIN

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WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF WORK INJURIES?

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TOP CAUSES OF

PERCENT

Falls, slipsand trips Workplace violence Contact with objects Exposure toharmful substances Fires & explosions

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WHAT WILL WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAY FOR?

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A GUIDE TO SOUTH CAROLINA

Work Injuries

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN HURT AT WORK?

Immediately after you are injured, get medical attention. Your health and safety is your top priority.

1 SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION

The incident must be reported quickly to preserve eligibility for benefits

2 REPORT THE INCIDENT TO YOUR EMPLOYER

IN SOUTH CAROLINA, YOU MUST REPORT A WORK INJURY WITHIN

90

DAYS

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF WORK INJURIES?

1

OVEREXERTION

2

SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS

3

CONTACT WITH OBJECTS OR EQUIPMENT

TOP CAUSES OF

Workplace Accident

FATALITIES

PERCENT

of fatal work injuries are caused by transportation accidents

37

Falls, slipsand trips Workplace violence Contact with objects Exposure toharmful substances Fires & explosions

OTHER TOP CAUSES:

WHAT WILL WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAY FOR?

WORKERS' COMPENSATION MAY PAY FOR:

Medical care

Lost wages

Certain mileage expenses

WORKERS' COMPENSATION MAY PAY FOR:

Permanent disability

Death benefits

Disfigurement

Contact our workers’ compensation team and we will assess your case at no cost to you.

AFTER AN ACCIDENT AT WORK

GET THE FIRM BEHIND YOU

With Steinberg Law Firm, you have a team of lawyers who have helped thousands of injured workers get the benefits they deserve.

Call now for your free consultation

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