If you suffer a work injury, it causes devastating effects. You’re in pain, taking time to seek treatment, and worried about the medical bills you’re receiving. If you’re required to return to work despite the negative impact of your injury, it could create additional obstacles for you.
Many workers worry about losing their job or falling into debt if they take time off from work to recover. They might think they’ll get replaced if they don’t return soon enough or continue work but can’t fulfill all their responsibilities.
Most people don’t realize they could receive workers’ compensation benefits even if they continue working. They assume they’re immediately ineligible to receive any payments if they return to their current place of employment. Working after an injury might signify that it’s not that serious or doesn’t affect their performance. However, if you’re still working even after sustaining a job-related injury, you could potentially receive benefits.
You must obtain a copy of your employer’s insurance policy to determine the types of benefits available. South Carolina laws control what benefits you could receive and the maximum number of weeks you could collect payments. If your employer’s policy covers the benefits you need, you could receive temporary partial disability.
Temporary partial disability gets paid every week for workers who return to their jobs but are unable to perform their regular duties or tasks at maximum capacity. Whether your work schedule gets reduced or you get temporarily reassigned to another position that pays less, you might qualify for this particular benefit.
According to South Carolina law, you could receive two-thirds of the difference between your previous regular wages and current lower wages. Your benefits continue weekly for up to a maximum of 340 weeks. If at any time, your doctor releases you from their care because you’ve recovered, your benefits cease to continue.
If you suffered a work-related injury and require assistance requesting workers’ compensation benefits, call Hammack Law Firm immediately. We’ve recovered millions of dollars for our clients over the years. Our experience, dedication, and compassion are what set us apart from other law firms. When you hire us, we’ll make you our top priority. We’ll always treat you with respect and professionalism, no matter what. Throughout your entire case, you can depend on us to provide excellent customer service and legal advice.
Our team of legal professionals is available 24/7 through our Live Chat feature, so you’re able to reach us when you need us. Our mission is to ensure all of our clients have the individualized attention they need. We don’t believe in adding to the financial burden you already face. That’s why we offer free consultations for all prospective clients. We’re happy to meet with you to review the details of your case and determine the best option for moving forward.
If you’re injured and unsure of what to do next, call us today at (864) 766-7108, and we’ll schedule your free consultation.
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With over 25 years of legal experience, Paul Hammack provides his clients with a level of trial expertise and strategic insight rarely found in personal injury litigation. Having spent the first eight years of his career working within major insurance defense firms across Georgia and South Carolina, Paul gained an intimate understanding of the “other side’s” playbook. This insurance industry background serves as a unique differentiator for his clients; he knows exactly how insurance carriers evaluate risk and what motivates them to pay top dollar for a claim.
In 2008, Paul founded Hammack Law Firm to move away from the “plaintiff mill” model and focus on building personal relationships with those he represents. As a seasoned litigator, he has tried dozens of first-chair cases to verdict, specializing in high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic injuries and complex truck accidents. His dual-state practice allows him to provide aggressive representation across both South Carolina and Georgia, ensuring victims of negligence receive the maximum financial compensation possible regardless of which side of the state line the accident occurred.
Paul’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his record of significant achievements, including a $10 million tractor-trailer wrongful death settlement and a $3.9 million moped-versus-truck recovery. His credentials and bar admissions in both South Carolina and Georgia underscore his deep roots in the regional legal community. Beyond the courtroom, Paul is a dedicated advocate for his local community, contributing his time and resources to organizations such as the United Way, Red Cross, and Hands On Greenville, all while working to make South Carolina a safer place for everyone.
