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Workers' Compensation Claims in South Carolina including Charleston and surrounding areas

In South Carolina, it doesn't matter what kind of work you do, getting hurt while on the job can have a devastating impact on you and your family. 

When people suffer an injury at work, they often find themselves unprepared and confronted with a number of frightening questions:

• Can I be fired from my job for reporting my on the job injury?
• How will I provide for my family during my recovery?
• Can I go to my own doctor?
• Will my employer help with my medical bills?
• What if I am earning less now than I was earning before I was injured?
• Will I receive a paycheck while I am out of work?
• What if I can't ever return to work?
• What about my plans for the future?

 
The truth of the matter is, you should always consult with an attorney if you think you may have a worker's compensation claim, or if you already have a claim for a job injury but have not yet fully recovered from the injury. It is important that you not simply accept the word of your employer, an insurance company or doctors hired by your boss. The insurance company is on the side of your employer and you deserve an advocate on your side that will fully represent your interests. Get help!

If your South Carolina worker's compensation claim has been denied or you have questions about whether you are receiving as much as you're entitled to, call injury attorney Shelly Leeke and get the facts you need. 

Contact us for a free case evaluation and consultation. If you are in the Charleston area, we will come to you if you are unable to visit our Goose Creek or Mt. Pleasant office locations. You owe it to yourself to listen to the opinions and advice of our knowledgeable staff, then decide what's right for you and your family. If you decide to become our client for your South Carolina worker's compensation case we'll be with you every step of the way.

Complete legal aid for a ‘new' South Carolina

Though the South Carolina economy still has a strong agricultural base, the diverse working communities in Charleston and surrounding communities of Charleston County, Berkeley County and Dorchester County continue to grow and change. In recent years, our area has added thriving construction, trucking, and medical businesses as well as budding information technology industries.

As the businesses that form the backbone of SC diversify and expand, lawmakers continue to work to modify the state's worker's compensation laws. After recent changes enacted in the laws, South Carolina's worker's compensation laws can be complex and may be different from what you expect.

Getting all the facts before hiring an attorney - and finding the right one - can be vital to securing benefits in a speedy and stress-free manner. No matter what type of injury you've suffered or where you work, the dedicated professionals at Shelly Leeke Law Firm, LLC. can guide you through the process.

In South Carolina, injuries on jobsites are commonly caused by:

• Falling objects
• Machine accidents
• Scaffolding falls

• Lack of protective equipment
• Inadequate safety measures
• Electrical hazards
• Exposure to toxic materials
• Dangerous conditions
• Burns

 
Why Shelly Leeke? Experience, Compassion & Know-How from a SC Native

Attorney Shelly Leeke spent the early part of her career working for one of the largest personal injury law firms in the country, so she knows the ropes of litigating injury claims.

Shelly Leeke founded the injury law firm, Shelly Leeke Law Firm to help protect the rights of the injured in SC. An energetic and seasoned attorney, Shelly Leeke prides herself and her staff on providing individualized attention and complete, compassionate legal services to all her clients.

If you need help with your South Carolina personal injury case, contact Shelly Leeke Law Firm today. We have convenient locations in Goose Creek at 103 Laurel Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445 and also in Mt. Pleasant at 222 West Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Call us at 1 877 216 6723 or 1 843 216 6716 to schedule a consultation. You may also fill out the form on this page and we will contact you within 24 hours.

Shelly Leeke Law Firm LLC., serves areas including Charleston County (Charleston, North Charleston, West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant); Berkeley County (Goose Creek, Summerville, Moncks Corner, Daniel Island); Dorchester County, Colleton County, Georgetown County, Clarendon County, Beaufort County, Jasper County, Orangeburg County, Sumter County, Williamsburg County, Hampton County and Horry County.

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Blog for Workers' Compensation

• Man Mauled By Bear To Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits Even Though He Used Marijuana
• Machine Operator Has Fingers Amputated After Work Injury
• Pizza Shop To Pay Obese Employee's Weightloss Surgery as Part of Worker's Comp Claim

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Library for Workers' Compensation:

• Steps To Take After An On-The-Job Injury   
  Description: There are things that should and must be done after you are injured on-the-job. Making sure you do these three things can save your workers' compensation case. If you are injured at work, call Shelly Leeke Law Firm, for a complimentary case evaluation, 843-277-6061.
• Items To Take With You To The Free Consultation   
  Description: Being injured at work can be a devastating experience. South Carolina workers' compensation claims can be complex and leave you with many questions. That is why Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for South Carolina workers injured at work. Call us today at 843-277-6061.
• Do I Need a Lawyer for My Workers' Compensation Case?   
  Description: Not all workers' compensation cases in South Carolina require the assistance and guidance of an attorney. However, it is always a good idea to at least talk with an experience SC Workers' Compensation lawyer about your work injury case. An attorney who regularly handles accident cases for injured workers can advise you on whether or not your case is one that you should handle on your own.
• GLOSSARY OF SC WORKER'S COMPENSATION TERMS   
  Description: Worker's Compensation claims can be complex. That is why we provide reports and information for injured workers in South Carolina, for free. If you are injured at work, call Shelly Leeke Law Firm, for a complimentary case evaluation, 843-277-6061.
• What is The South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission?   
  Description: The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission is composed of seven commissioners who are responsible for hearing and determining claims. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for Charleston and South Carolina workers injured on the job. Call 843-277-6061 today for a free case evaluation.
• Confused About South Carolina Worker's Comp?   
  Description: South Carolina Worker's Compensation can be confusing. Learn the facts about worker's compensation in South Carolina. If you are an injured worker in South Carolina, Shelly Leeke can provide you with free information that can help you learn your rights. We also offer free complimentary case evaluations to injured workers in South Carolina. Call 843-277-6061 today.

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Frequent Questions for Workers' Compensation:

• Who will send my disability checks?
• I was injured at work, can I sue my employer?
• What is my employer required to pay if I am involved in a work accident?
• What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?
• Who is considered an employee?
• What types of accidents are covered under Workers' Compensation?
• I was released to work by my doctor, but with restrictions of light-duty.Will I still receive weekly checks?

• What is Average Weekly Wage?
  

• I do construction work and was injured while on the job.  My boss is a general contractor and he calls me when he has a job available.  I have mounting medical bills from the back in jury I suffered from falling off a ladder.  Does my boss have to pay my medical bills?
• Do I have to report my work injury to my employer?
• I was injured in a car wreck while on the job and the wreck was not my fault. Do I have a workers' compensation claim?
• I was injured in a work accident, and the doctor released me to work at light duty. Now I am being paid less than I was before I was hurt. What compensation am I entitled to?
• Will I receive a paycheck while I am out of work for my injuries?
  
• If I am hurt on the job, can I go to my own doctor?
• Can I be fired from my job for reporting an on the job injury?
  

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Web Resources for Workers' Compensation:

• Workers' Compensation Research Institute
• South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
• South Carolina Department of Insurance
• South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission

  Description: The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission is located at 1612 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201. The telephone number is 803-737-5700.

• Disability Resources
• U.S. Department of Labor

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