(864) 582-0416 Working with electricity can be dangerous. If you were electrocuted at work, you may have serious injuries that prevent you from working or even from being able to function in your everyday life. State law protects employees who get hurt while performing their duties at work. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance program that helps provide for people who were hurt at their workplace, regardless of who was at fault for the accident or even if no one was at fault.
A Spartanburg workplace electrocution lawyer can establish that an injured worker is eligible for benefits and that the employer is liable for those benefits under the law. At Holland & Usry, our dedicated workers’ comp attorney can help you understand the rights and limitations of this no-fault system during a free review of your case.
Injuries from electrocution can include burns, muscle spasms strong enough to cause bone fractures, and cardiac arrest if high voltages disrupt heart rhythms. Respiratory problems and nerve damage may also occur, depending on the nature of the accident. If you suffered a work-related electrocution injury, a Spartanburg attorney can help establish if you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can pay for the costs of medical care, including doctor bills, hospital visits, surgeries, and therapies. They can also cover costs such as mileage reimbursement for your travel to necessary medical visits. If you are unable to perform your normal job duties because of your injury and have to take a role that pays less, you may be eligible for temporary partial disability benefits. If you cannot work at all because of the injury, workers’ compensation can also provide temporary total disability benefits. These benefits are separate from other disability-related benefits offered by the state.
You will likely qualify for a settlement for permanent damage, which involves several factors and can be highly complex, especially if you qualify for permanent and total disability under workers’ comp, which does not mean you’re helpless, but can result in a big settlement that the insurance company will surely attempt to prevent or minimize.
After a workplace electrocution accident, the first step in the workers’ compensation process is for you to notify your employer immediately. While sooner is better, you must notify your employer within 90 days of the accident. Thereafter, your employer’s responsibility is to report the injury to their insurance company, which will begin an investigation into the accident. You should follow up with your employer to make sure they contacted their insurance carrier; if not, you can file paperwork directly with the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. If you are in this situation after an electrical accident on the job, a Spartanburg lawyer can be sure to take all necessary steps and meet important legal deadlines.
If the insurer approves the claim, you should begin receiving benefits right away. If there is a delay in receiving benefits or if the insurer denies the claim, we offer a free case review and can follow up to see what is causing the delay or request a hearing regarding the claim denial.
After a serious electrical accident, you may be hospitalized and face a lengthy recovery process. If you are struggling to manage a legal claim, it is important to have a family member or trusted friend involved and to work with an attorney who can represent your interests.
If you need an experienced Spartanburg workplace electrocution lawyer, Holland & Usry can help. We can listen to your story, help you pursue the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve, and advise you about any other claims that you may have. Contact us today to schedule a FREE case review.
