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    Were you injured at work?

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    INJURED AT WORK
     
    Each year, thousands of South Carolina employees suffer work accidents often resulting in serious injury or death. Learn what compensation you may be entitled to under the law.                   
    AUTO ACCIDENT
     
    Being involved in a serious car accident can leave you out of work, unable to pay bills, and suffering from painful injuries. The first step you should take is to learn your rights under the law.
    TRUCK ACCIDENT
     
    Whether you drive a semi-truck or were just involved in a collision with one, an accident with a tractor-trailer may have you needing a knowledgeable lawyer on your side.                         
    DISABILITY BENEFITS
     
    The Social Security Disability benefits system is a confusing maze of applications, denials, and appeals. That’s why you need a professional on your side.                                         

    South Carolina Injury Information

    In South Carolina over 50,000 people get hurt at work each year. (South Carolina Workers Comp Commission)

    Motor vehicle accidents are the 4th leading cause of nonfatal injuries for ages 15 and up. (CDC leading causes of death or injury)

    South Carolina industry with the highest incidence of injury in 2010 was State government Nursing and residential care facilities. (South Carolina Dept of Labor Licensing and Regulation)

    There was an 8.7 percent increase in the number of peo­ple killed in crashes involving large trucks. (US Dept of Transportation)

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    Get hurt?  Get Fired?

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    Get hurt?  Get Fired?
    Having an accident at work and being hurt on the job is difficult enough, but losing your job over an injury can be a disaster for anyone.  Increasingly, employers, insurance companies, and their lawyers are aggressively seeking ways to terminate employees after getting hurt on the job.

    South Carolina Injury, Workers Compensation and Disability Attorney

    Being injured in South Carolina can be a traumatic and confusing event. Whether you are injured at work, injured in an auto accident, or injured in a tucking accident you will have questions about where to turn and what to do. As an injury lawyer in South Carolina I have seen people fail to get the answers they need to questions they have about their injury situation. Don’t be afraid to talk to an injury lawyer in South Carolina about your questions related to an injury at work, auto, or trucking accident. We have helped people in Columbia, Irmo, Aiken, Prosperity, and Newberry SC just like you. Learn what to expect when we meet to discuss your injury.

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    Hurt At Work In South Carolina?

    You need a South Carolina workers compensation attorney.

    The Workers' Compensation Act in South Carolina provides that if an employee suffers injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, that individual is entitled to recover medical expenses, temporary total compensation for lost time, and permanent disability benefits if he/she suffered any permanent injury as a result of the work accident.

    Workers Compensation Tips:

    • Know your rights and responsibilities under the law.
    • Be sure that you are covered by Workers' Compensation insurance.
    • If you are injured at work, report it immediately.
    • Do not sign anything until you have discussed it with an attorney.
    • Keep all medical records of injuries.
    • Get copies of any documents signed by your employer.
    • Never settle a claim without consulting an attorney.
    • Do not accept payments from anyone other than your employer.

    EXPERIENCE MATTERS

    The people at the Law Offices of Carter Martling Law are passionate and ready to serve clients throughout the state of South Carolina.  Years in the fields of workers compensation and personal injury has given us the experience necessary to assist your needs.  Get a law firm with experience on their side - Call Carter Martling. Learn more.