{"id":19376,"date":"2022-10-12T07:04:25","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T11:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=19376"},"modified":"2024-01-18T12:09:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T17:09:30","slug":"chronic-back-pain-considered-workers-compensation-disability-in-sc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/chronic-back-pain-considered-workers-compensation-disability-in-sc\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Chronic Back Pain Considered a Workers\u2019 Compensation Disability in South Carolina?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its long-term effects, chronic back pain can be considered a permanent partial disability (PPD) under workers\u2019 compensation in South Carolina. PPD is a workers\u2019 compensation disability level where the injured employee can still go to work, but experiences reduced skill and efficiency compared to before the injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, work-related injuries occur frequently, which is why South Carolina employers with more than four employees are required to have workers\u2019 compensation insurance. This insurance is meant to cover all reasonable and necessary treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Qualifies as Chronic Pain?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/4798-chronic-pain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleveland Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> defines chronic pain as any pain that continues for at least three months after its onset. Chronic back pain is among the most common examples of workplace-related injuries in the United States. It is often caused by overexertion and repetitive motion injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, some employers and private insurance companies may try to argue chronic back pain does not meet the criteria for PPD. Alternatively, they may suggest you are suffering from a pre-existing condition or that your injury isn\u2019t work-related. An attorney from our firm can help you fight for your right to workers\u2019 compensation benefits in South Carolina. Our team can use evidence to show that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your chronic back pain occurred due to a workplace accident or repetitive motion injury; or,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your duties aggravated a pre-existing condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Is Workers\u2019 Compensation?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workers\u2019 compensation is a safety net meant to cover the medical costs of employees who get injured on the job, no matter how minor. The employer can compensate injured workers in three different ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through a private insurance company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through a state-run department<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By paying the employee directly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of which method the employer chooses to use, hiring a workers\u2019 compensation lawyer in South Carolina can be beneficial. Our attorneys can prepare your case, ensure you receive the correct amount of compensation and advocate for you in the event of a claim denial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Common Injuries That Can Cause Chronic Back Pain<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic pain can result from many different types of work injuries. Examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slip or trip and falls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falls from a height<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle collisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ruptured disc<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Is the Compensation Amount Determined?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assigning a monetary figure to an injury is a complex process\u2014even more so when the injury is not visible. To begin the process, a qualified physician must evaluate your injury to determine its severity and required treatment. Then, based on this evaluation, the doctor may assign you a disability rating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor submits this evaluation to the South Carolina Workers\u2019 Compensation Commission (SCWCC) for a final decision on the disability rating. For example, back injuries like chronic back pain often result in an impairment rating of up to 50%, even if you can still go to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the rating you receive, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scstatehouse.gov\/code\/t42c009.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina Compensation Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may outline a specific number of weeks for which you can collect benefits. For back injuries, it generally provides compensation for up to 300 weeks. The number of weeks along with the compensation rate\u2014usually two-thirds of the average weekly salary\u2014are then used to arrive at the compensation amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How a Workers\u2019 Compensation Attorney Can Help<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic back pain can last for months, making it difficult to work or even move around your home. Still, recovering workers\u2019 compensation benefits requires you to meet certain requirements and deadlines. Rather than taking on the application process alone while dealing with this pain, you can hire a workers\u2019 compensation lawyer from our firm to prepare your claim and keep it on track. When we represent you, our team can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to your account of your injury and resulting chronic pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review any medical records pertaining to the issue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you notify your employer of the injury promptly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File the necessary paperwork to get your claim started<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain the requirements for receiving workers\u2019 compensation coverage in South Carolina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate the wage replacement benefits you should receive based on your average weekly wages and disability rating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Represent you in any case-related meetings and hearings\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help you appeal a claim denial if necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We aim to alleviate your stress and employ industry best practices to get you the compensation you deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get Help from George Sink Injury Lawyers Today!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At George Sink Injury Lawyers, we have dedicated our professional careers to fighting for victims of injury in South Carolina. In our 40 years of operation, we have helped thousands of workers get compensated for injuries they sustained on the job, relieving their financial burden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing a legal claim is often a complicated and expensive process, which is why our lawyers will handle everything on your behalf. We will also not charge you any legal fees until and only if you receive compensation*. Contact George Sink Injury Lawyers today for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/free-consultation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a free consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> session to discuss the next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Due to its long-term effects, chronic back pain can be considered a permanent partial disability (PPD) under workers\u2019 compensation in South Carolina. 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