If you were injured at work in Aiken or anywhere in Aiken County, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits under South Carolina law. These benefits are meant to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and any permanent disability. But getting a claim approved, and receiving the full amount you deserve isn’t always easy.
At Ted Law Firm, we help injured workers across Aiken navigate the workers’ comp system, file claims, fight denials, and protect their income. Whether you work in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, or education, we’re here to help you recover.
What Is Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that most employers in South Carolina are required to carry. It pays for:
- Medical treatment
- Partial wage replacement while you’re out of work
- Compensation for permanent disabilities or impairments
- Mileage reimbursement for doctor’s appointments
- Death benefits for surviving family members (in fatal cases)
You don’t have to prove that your employer did anything wrong. You only need to show that the injury happened on the job.
Common Workplace Injuries We Handle
We represent clients in a wide range of industries, from warehouse and factory workers to teachers and office employees.
Common job-related injuries include:
- Back injuries and herniated discs
- Knee and shoulder injuries
- Carpal tunnel and repetitive stress injuries
- Falls from ladders or scaffolding
- Machinery and equipment accidents
- Burn injuries or chemical exposure
- Head injuries and concussions
- Occupational illnesses
We also help workers who developed medical conditions over time due to job-related strain, poor ergonomics, or chemical exposure.
What Benefits Can You Receive?
In South Carolina, workers’ compensation may cover:
- Medical bills (hospital visits, surgeries, prescriptions, therapy)
- Temporary Total Disability (TTD) a portion of your lost wages while you’re out of work
- Permanent Partial or Total Disability, if your injury causes long-term impairment
- Vocational rehabilitation, if you can’t return to your old job
- Death benefits, including funeral expenses, for families of workers who die from a job-related injury
We help you calculate the full value of your case not just what the insurance company is willing to offer.
What If Your Claim Was Denied?
Unfortunately, many valid claims get denied due to missing paperwork, missed deadlines, or disputes over whether the injury was work-related.
We help clients who were denied for reasons like:
- Employer claiming the injury happened off the clock
- Insurance company disputing the severity of the injury
- Missed deadlines for reporting or filing
- Disagreements over returning to work before recovery
You have the right to appeal a denial. We handle the appeals process and represent you in hearings before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Talk to an Aiken Workers’ Compensation Attorney Today
If you’ve been hurt at work, don’t wait. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. Contact us today for a free consultation, or stop by one of our conveniently located South Carolina offices in Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Aiken, or Mrtyle Beach so we can discuss your case face-to-face. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case, so there is no harm in scheduling a free consultation. You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
