When you're hurt in a work accident, getting the compensation you need for your injuries is vital. Unfortunately, the workers comp insurance company may not be so sure that your injury happened at work. In some cases, they may even deny your claim because of this.
That leaves many workers without the benefits they need for a full recovery. That leaves you not just struggling to deal with your injuries, but it can also leave your family struggling to cover the bills.
If you've been denied work comp in South Carolina because of a lack of proof that your injury happened at work, you might be concerned about your options to dispute the decision. Fortunately, there are ways to help you prove that your injury happened on the job and that you’re eligible for South Carolina workers comp benefits.
First, seeking out evidence for your claim can help you get started. Your evidence, however, will depend on your claim.
For example, you might have suffered from a serious injury caused by a machine malfunction. When proving your injury happened at work, you may point to the damage or defects in that machine. Similarly, machines that don’t meet safety standards could cause serious injuries, so you may need to show that those machines weren’t safe.
In other cases, you may have suffered a work injury or illness unique to your field. For example, you may have suffered from mesothelioma because you were exposed to asbestos over time. Because you’re not typically exposed to large amounts of asbestos otherwise, your illness can be linked to your job.
Sometimes, you need more than physical evidence, and sometimes, talking to a person who witnessed the accident can help. These people can vouch for you and confirm that the accident happened. That way, you have someone on your side.
Security cameras can also help. Any footage of the accident can give you and the workers comp providers a better idea of how your accident happened.
You may also want the help of expert witnesses. While these people may not have been at the scene of the accident, they do have the resources to support your claim in many cases. For example, an expert witness may reconstruct your accident to show how it would have happened. This can help you prove that your injury must have happened while at work.
Sadly, there is a chance you might struggle to prove that your injury happened at work. If you don’t prove it, you could lose your South Carolina workers compensation benefits. However, that doesn’t mean you have to move on without benefits.
Instead, you can seek out your possible compensation with the help of a South Carolina workers comp lawyer from HawkLaw, PA. Our lawyers understand how important your workers comp benefits are, which is why we’re focused on helping you get your workers comp whenever possible.
Start with a free consultation,* and we can discuss your claim before you file in South Carolina. That way, you know where to start on your claim and who’s in your corner. When you’re ready, begin by calling 1-888-HAWK-LAW (429-5529) or by visiting us online for more information.
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