Tammy Hollifield

May 31, 2025

Working with Rob Usry and his team was a great experience. They took the time to answer all our questions about my husband's worker's comp case and did everything they could to make the process as easy for us as possible. We would highly recommend them for your legal needs.

Rebecca Smith

May 15, 2025

Mr. Usry and his staff are wonderful to work with. I reached out for advice when a recent accident caused damage to my house and car. They answered all my questions and explained all my options. They have the knowledge and haven't forgotten how to treat people with kindness and respect. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Rebecca Smith

May 15, 2025

I used this firm to help with a workman's comp dispute. We started the process on February 1, 2023 and had a settlement agreement by August 22, 2023. I found the office staff to be friendly and more than capable to answer my questions and guide me through this process. Pam Worley and Rose Fagan sent prompt emails letting me know what I needed to do and the status of the claim. Mr. Rob Usry was patient and called personally to let me know what was happening and what the next step would be. He negotiated well with the Workman's Comp legal team and reached a fair agreement. If you are looking for an attorney that communicates well, is friendly, and will work in you behalf, I strongly recommend Holland & Usry, P.A.

Randall Garrett

May 13, 2025

I got hurt on the job in Gaffney SC. I saw rather quickly that I was going to need help. Rob Usry was referred by a friend who had a great experience with their services. So I contacted them and it was the best move I could have ever made. Rob and his staff were amazing they treated me and my wife like family. They left no stone unturned while working on my case and I could not be happier with the results. I would highly recommend Rob Usry and his team to anyone who is in need of a lawyer in the upstate. They are the best in the business.

Vickie Alumbaugh

May 3, 2025

Rob Ursy PA and Rose Fagan did a wonderful job with my workmen compensation case. I slipped at my work in Spartanburg, SC. I was treated respectfully and that I was important. They helped me communicate with workmen compensation to get a case the right way. Communicate with opposing counsel. An settlement was offered. Ultimately, I settled with workmen compensation insurance thru my work. The settlement was for good bit more than was originally offered. I am glad I got what I needed to get my injury repaired. Thank you!!

Jason Wines

March 25, 2025

I had a great experience.The staff really goes the extra mile to serv you and your needs. When ever I need the help of a trusted law firm I will always turn to them.

Wendie Lawson

March 7, 2025

Seeking help from an attorney was not on my radar when I was injured at work. Unfortunately, workers compensation became a barrier between me and the treatment I needed. Months battling workers compensation, being questioned relentlessly and then rejected, I contacted Holland & Usry, P.A. Mr. Usry and his team went to bat for me and I received the necessary treatment I needed, in addition to medical bills being paid. Workers compensation is a bear to deal with. If not for Mr. Usry and Rose, I would still be in a needless and stressful battle with them - this I am sure! I am extremely grateful for the honesty, integrity and compassion given me from this group! My journey is still in motion and Mr. Usry and Rose are taking care of business! Wendie Lawson I

Marilyn Anderson

February 20, 2025

My husband and I were victims of a hit and run accident about a year ago, My husband suffered a cracked clavicle and deep bruises to both knees, my injuries required a session of physical therapy. We had never been in an accident, and we felt victimized - our car was totaled, and we both suffered panful injuries. Following advice of friends and family, we decided to consult an attorney. Rob Usry was highly recommended, and we decided to ask him to represent us. Rob and his staff - Rose and Pam - were professional, thorough and supportive . They walked us through every step of the way. Since my husband and i are senior citizens with little experience with lawsuits, and unreliable computer skills, we needed help. Rose patiently answered our question and coached us along through computer glitches. Pam would organize and evaluate the seemingly endless maze of medical bills. When it came time to dicker with with insurance companies, Rob was the persistent master of negotiations, and we are very happy with the outcomes of our case. We are thankful to Rob Usry , Attorney At Law. and his staff, and highly recommend them to help you find the answers to the question - I Just Got In a South Carolina Car Accident. Now What.?

How Weekly Comp Checks, or “Temporary Total Disability,” Works in South Carolina Workers’ Comp

Rob Usry

October 13, 2014

Library, Worker’s Compensation

How Weekly Comp Checks, or “Temporary Total Disability,” Works in South Carolina Workers’ Comp

If you’ve been hurt at work and the doctor won’t let you go back yet, one of the first things you need to know is whether you can support yourself and your family. Luckily, South Carolina workers’ compensation gives you the right to a weekly check that replaces the majority of your paycheck. It’s called temporary total disability (TTD) compensation.

Here’s how it works, based on common questions we get from our clients:

When does my weekly check start? When you’re out of work eight days. That’s calendar days, not workdays. It doesn’t have to be eight days in a row.
How much do I get? Basically, two-thirds of your average weekly wage. It’s usually calculated by averaging total wages paid the four quarters before you got hurt, excluding the quarter you got hurt. Your average weekly wage is multiplied by two-thirds to get the amount of your weekly check. If you didn’t work for your employer that long, there are other ways to calculate it. Free Pointer: If you have more than one employer, those wages are also included, if you can’t work your other jobs.
How long do I get it? Most people get it until they get cleared by the doctor to return to work and get back to work. Under the law, there is a critical 150-day benchmark that determines whether when the workers’ compensation insurance company can stop paying TTD benefits.

Stopping TTD Before 150 Days Have Passed

The clock starts ticking the date you report your injury. In the 150 days after that, the insurance company can stop paying TTD benefits if any of these events happen:

You return to work, or agree you can work by signing an official form. But if you can’t make it for 15 calendar days back at work due to your injury, TTD starts again.
A good faith investigation reveals your claim should be denied.
The doctor releases you to work without restriction and your employer offers you a comparable job.
The doctor releases you to limited duty and your employer offers it.
You refuse medical treatment. TTD resumes once you accept treatment or the Workers’ Compensation Commission finds your refusal justified.

Do you need help from a Spartanburg workers’ compensation attorney? You can call us at (864) 582-0416, fill out a contact form here or download our book The Hurt Worker’s Toolkit: The Basics of South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Cases.

Stopping TTD After 150 days

After 150 days from the date your injury is reported, the insurance company can stop paying TTD if:

The doctor releases you to work without restriction and your employer offers you the same or suitable job.
The doctor releases you to limited duty and your employer provides it.
You go to work for another employer.

In all these situations, you might still qualify for temporary partial compensation. And if you can’t finish 15 calendar days of work, TTD resumes.

Also, the insurance company qualifies to stop payment, but must continue until the Commission orders it to stop when:

The doctor reports you reached maximum medical improvement.
The doctor releases you to work without restriction and your employer offers you the same or suitable job, but you refuse it.
The doctor assigns an impairment rating and reports you are unable to return to work at the same or other suitable job.

Free Pointer: These situations could cause you to be overpaid on TTD. If so, the insurance company can ask the Commission to give it a credit, usually by deducting part of your cash settlement at the end.

Contact Our Workers’ Comp Attorneys to Learn More About TTD Benefits and Workers’ Comp Law

If you’re having trouble getting your weekly check for an injury in Spartanburg, Greenville, Cherokee, Union, or any nearby community, it won’t cost you a thing to see what we can do to help you get it. If we take your case, we will hold the insurance company accountable to the full extent of the law, which may include a hefty penalty.

You may be entitled to way more than just a weekly check, but serious injuries can complicate your case. To schedule a free*, confidential meeting to discuss the specifics of your claim, call us toll-free at (864) 582-0416.

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