Greenville, SC Back Injury Attorney

Is Your Work Related Back Injury Covered Under Workers' Compensation?

If you injure your back at work in the scope of your employment then the back injury should be covered by workers compensation.  Even if you have preexisting spine injury problems or condition like arthritis, the new injury would be covered if it aggravated your preexisting back pain.   This requires precise expert opinions to have this covered by workers compensation for which a workers comp lawyer is often needed. 

Medical Treatment For Spine Injury and Back Pain

In South Carolina, Workers Comp pays for 100% of your medical bills for the work related back injury and the injured worker has no co-pays. Becuase of this, the insurance carrier gets to select the doctor but 2nd opinions are allowed.

Weekly Benefits While out of Work for Back Injury

Workers' Compensation law dictates that if an employee is out of work related to a back injury then the injured worker may be entitled to temporary total disability benefits (TTD).  It should be started automaticaly.   This is not always the case as sometimes these benefits do not get properly started..

Financial Compensation for Spine Injury

Once the injured worker has reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) they will usually receive a rating to the spine or back. Remember the doctor assigning this rating is the same doctor selected by the insurance carrier. It is often important to get a 2nd opinion from another physician or expert. The rating(s) combined with your compensation rate, the value for the back, work restrictions, additional medical treatment, etc. all provide the basis for an award or settlement at the end of the case.  This is a negotiable number during settlement our experience is that no side ever gives their best offer in the beginning. I've seen cases where the offer was $14,000 and the award after a hearing was $235,000.  The value for the injury is specific to each case which is why it is important to make sure you have good legal representation.

Upstate, South Carolina Back Injury Lawyer

If you have sustained a back injury or any other on-the-job injury then it is important to make sure you are getting the proper workers comp benefits and all of the benefits to which you are entitled for your spine injury and back pain.  To determine whether you are, call Ryan Montgomery Attorney at Law, LLC for a free consultation to discuss your injury claim. (864) 558-5282 or toll free (800) 519-0297