Charleston Worker’s Compensation FAQs

At the Steinberg Law Firm, we understand that people facing disabilities usually have many questions about Social Security disability benefits, workers’ compensation, and a variety of complicated legal issues. In order to help you better understand your options, we have compiled some of the most Frequently Asked Questions. This is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, but we hope that the information here proves helpful to you.

If you have more questions about worker’s compensation as it relates to your case, contact a Charleston workers' comp lawyer through the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.

• Is there a maximum Charleston workers’ compensation weekly payment?
• What is short-term and long-term disability?
• What if I’ve seen my company doctor but want a second opinion?
• What can I do if my claim is denied?
• What is a workers’ compensation lien?
• Can I choose my physician under Charleston workers' compensation?
• What costs will workers’ compensation cover?
• What will workers’ compensation do for disabled employees?
• Is there a deadline for filing a workers’ compensation claim in South Carolina?
• If my employer caused my injury, do I have grounds for a lawsuit?
• How long will it take to receive my compensation?
• How long do I have to be out of work after an injury to receive disability?
• Do I qualify for workers’ compensation even if my injury was not the fault of my employer?
• I work for a small company and I just found out that my employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance. Is there anything to be done to help with my injury?
• Am I eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits if I sustained my injury off-site?