{"id":19779,"date":"2022-11-03T11:02:26","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T15:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=19779"},"modified":"2024-01-17T14:57:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T19:57:02","slug":"do-all-workers-compensation-cases-end-in-a-settlement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/do-all-workers-compensation-cases-end-in-a-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Do All Workers\u2019 Compensation Cases End in a Settlement?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, all workers\u2019 compensation cases do not end in a settlement. Settlements are acquired when there is a dispute between two parties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often the person who filed the claim and an insurance company. When someone is injured on the job, they must file a claim via the proper channels and wait for an approval or denial of benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If their claim is approved, then they will receive benefits to pay any expenses related to the accident which injured them. Conversely, if they receive a denial from their employer\u2019s insurance company, they can fight for a fair decision in their case via a settlement (which they can do with or without the help of a lawyer).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What You Need to Know About Filing a Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is best to report injuries at work to your employer immediately. Neglecting to report the work-related injury within 90 days of the accident may end up in a forfeiture of benefits. To apply for benefits, you need to file either a Form 50 or Form 52 within two years of your accident, as the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina Workers\u2019 Compensation Commission<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents and dependents of workers who are killed in an on-the-job accident also must file within this period to collect benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workers\u2019 compensation benefits will cover all medical expenses that your accident caused, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility aids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgeries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescriptions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will also cover some of your lost wages during your recovery. These are calculated by assessing the \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average weekly wage based on the four quarters prior to your injury,\u201d according to the S.C. Workers\u2019 Compensation Commission. Be sure to set up an appointment with a doctor approved by your employer or your employer\u2019s insurance company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Kinds of Work-Related Injuries You May Be Facing<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscapers, truck drivers, construction workers, roofers, pilots, and loggers are among the most at-risk workers in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/12\/27\/the-10-most-dangerous-jobs-in-america-according-to-bls-data.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">America\u2019s most dangerous jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, any worker in any field can become injured. If you suffered an injury while doing your job, you may have suffered any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken bones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprains or strains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repetitive stress injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concussion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacerations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traumatic brain injury (TBI)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the severity of your injury, you should not have to pay for the results of an accident that was not your fault. You may be eligible for workers\u2019 compensation benefits. Your injury may have been a result of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrongful practices or lack of regulation in your workplace<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-party negligence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An accident which no one could have predicted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A defective vehicle, tool, or device<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How a Workers\u2019 Compensation Attorney Can Help You<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lawyer can stand by your side as you fight for benefits or a settlement. If you were injured at work and your employer either did not report your accident or misrepresented your injuries, you can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file a workers\u2019 compensation claim<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also do so if you think you did not receive enough benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, if your injury results in permanent disability and potential benefits would not be enough to support you and your family<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014or you have a preexisting condition that complicates your injury and recovery, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can request a hearing where you can make your case for more benefits. Your workers\u2019 compensation lawyer will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at reports and documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help you gather all medical information, photos and videos of your accident and related injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to eyewitnesses who were present when you were injured<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Represent you at a hearing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiate with your employer and your employer\u2019s insurance company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain the settlement process in workers\u2019 compensation cases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contact the Office of a Work Injury Lawyer for More Information Today<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to represent injured employees who are struggling to secure compensation benefits. Whether you\u2019ve suffered bruising and lacerations, or a traumatic brain injury or a lost limb, we can bring you peace of mind. You do not have to go through this fight alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call us or fill out our online form to speak to a representative from George Sink Injury Lawyers. We offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/free-consultation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free consultations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to all potential clients. You have nothing to lose when you call us, as we do not get paid until we win your case and you secure benefits or a settlement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some types of workers who are ineligible to file workers\u2019 compensation claims. We can discuss your options with you and inform you if you are among the group that may secure damages via a lawsuit after a work injury.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No, all workers\u2019 compensation cases do not end in a settlement. Settlements are acquired when there is a dispute between two parties\u2014often the person who filed the claim and an insurance company. 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