South Carolina Workers Comp Settlement Calculator

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*CALCULATION IS FOR ESTIMATION PURPOSES ONLY!

YOUR FINAL AWARD IS SUBJECT TO YOUR IMPAIRMENT RATING TO EACH SCHEDULED BODY PART FROM YOUR AUTHORIZED TREATING PHYSICIAN & POTENTIAL SECOND OPINIONS and/or INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, LOSS OF USE OF BODY PARTS, SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES, EMPLOYMENT HISTORY, FINAL DISABILITY DETERMINATION & OTHER FACTORS. WE UNDERSTAND THE FACTORS THAT CAN INCREASE and/or DECREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR WORKER’s COMPENSATION CLAIM. Information on this website is not legal advice. Reviewing the information on this website does not create an attorney-client relationship with the law firm. No fee if no recovery. Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee calculated before expenses from gross recovery. Costs are paid by the client regardless of outcome. Cases will be handled by lawyers who primarily practice out of our offices in Myrtle Beach at 1053 London St. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. The attorney who will represent you is primarily based in Myrtle Beach, but they or a representative will travel to meet with you anywhere in the state. Any result the endorsed law firm may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients. Please understand that no attorney can ethically guarantee a result in any case. The content of this webpage, including any settlement chart or payout chart, should not create any expectation that our firm will obtain similar results in your case. Your case has its own unique set of facts and circumstances. No two cases are alike and you should call us for a free consultation at (843) 839-4111 regarding your specific factual scenario.

South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Settlements

The workers’ comp team of injury lawyers at The Lovely Law Firm developed this impairment rating payout calculator, and corresponding workers’ comp settlement chart to try and allow the injured worker a chance to estimate the value of his or her claim. The workers’ compensation system is difficult to navigate and several pitfalls exist that can damage your claim. There are also several things you can do to help yourself maximize your claim and get the money you deserve.

Workers’ compensation is generally triggered when you are injured at work. In South Carolina, you may be entitled to compensation if you are hurt on the job. If you are employed in South Carolina, you have the right to file a claim. There are several questions that run through the injured worker’s mind when he is hurt on the job. Who will pay my medical bills? Will I be fired? Will I receive temporary compensation while I get treatment?

The Lovely Law Firm in South Carolina is here to help. Schedule a free case evaluation by contacting us here or by calling (843) 839-4111.

If your Workers’ Compensation claim is approved, expect to wait approximately one to two months before you receive monetary compensation. The settlement amount is calculated according to your circumstances. Your compensation depends on the amount of time in which you are unable to work, money owed for medical bills, and lost wages. If you have a South Carolina workers’ compensation attorney, your lawyer will estimate the settlement award.

There are two different kinds of Workers’ Compensation settlements are available in South Carolina: a Clincher agreement and a Form 16A settlement. Whether you qualify for a Clincher agreement or a Form 16A settlement is up to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. If you are working with a lawyer, you do not need to have a court hearing. If you do not hire an attorney, you are required to participate in an informal hearing. A commissioner in charge of the informal hearing studies the details of your settlement. The commissioner then decides whether it is a just settlement that favors your personal circumstances.

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