If a worker suffers an injury on the job, the consequences can be overwhelming. Even relatively minor injuries can leave workers unable to return to their job for a substantial amount of time. This can cause them to lose the income they likely need to deal with medical care and other costs relating to their injury. In the event of a major injury, such as a serious back or brain injury, the consequences of a workplace accident may prevent you from returning to your job or working at all.

Fortunately, injured workers in South Carolina have important legal rights available through the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation system. This system is designed to provide an injured employee with necessary medical treatment, disability payments, and monetary settlements to compensate for any physical impairment or disability.