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Common Injuries Resulting in Workers Compensation Claims

Monday, November 22, 2010 by D. Michael Kelly

When you suffer injury on the job or develop an ailment that you feel is a direct result of your work, you may have many questions about filing a workers compensation claim. An experienced workers comp lawyer can advise you in either pursuing a workers comp claim or possibly filing a lawsuit if the workers comp claim does not cover all of your expenses.

Whether you were injured in Myrtle Beach, Columbia, or elsewhere in South Carolina, the first step that your attorney can help you determine is if your situation qualifies for workers compensation. A skilled Columbia workers compensation attorney can review your case, advise you on what you can expect to receive, craft a course of action for a claim or lawsuit, and deal with your employer on your behalf.

Types of injuries covered in workers comp claims

Workers compensation can cover but is not limited to the following types of injuries:

Asbestos and other job-related diseases
Bodily injuries
Burns and injuries resulting from fires and explosions
Carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive trauma injuries
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
Chemical burns and toxic chemical exposure
Disfigurement and scarring
Eye injuries and hearing problems
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)
Work-induced heart attacks and work-induced strokes
Work-related emotional and psychiatric issues

Types of injuries not covered under worker comp claims

While South Carolina workers comp law seeks to address work-related injuries, not all injuries may qualify. The following types of injuries are known as preclusions and do not qualify for workers compensation:

Injuries occurring as a result of crime
Injuries caused by a violation of posted and known company policies
Injuries from intoxication or drug use
Off-work injuries
Self-inflicted injuries
Pre-existing conditions, unless exacerbated by current work

Contact us

If you were injured in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, or elsewhere in South Carolina and have questions about a workers compensation claim, contact an experienced worker comp attorney in Columbia at the Mike Kelly Law Group today at 866.959.4341, or complete our quick contact web form.

Mike Kelly Law Group
500 Taylor St # 400
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 726-0123

Posted at 06:52 AM

Topic: Workers Compensation