FAQ'S

First, you should report the injury to your supervisor, manager or someone in a supervisor role immediately. Failure to report your injury on the job within 90 days may disqualify you from receiving benefits.
Ask to be seen by a medical professional as soon as possible. If your injuries require emergency care, seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

An injured worker must file a claim within two years after the accident (or date of death) to protect his or her right to compensation.

There are three types of benefits available for work injuries: medical benefits; lost wages; and permanent disability. Unfortunately, there is no recovery for pain and suffering under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. The amount of benefits you receive depends on many factors including the average weekly wages you received from all employers prior to the injury, the extent of your injuries, and your ability to continue working.

There are often times that an employee has a minor injury and does not need the services of a lawyer. This is especially true if the employee’s injuries only require one or two doctor’s visits and no lost time from work.
At Jennings Law Firm, we provide a free initial consultation. We are happy to meet with you and answer your questions so you can decide if you need a lawyer. In addition, we only charge a fee if we recover a settlement or award for you.

If you are injured in an automobile accident, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

If your automobile accident is very minor and you do not have injuries, you may not need a lawyer.
At Jennings Law Firm, we provide a free initial consultation. We are happy to meet with you and answer your questions so that you can decide if you need a lawyer. In addition, we only charge a fee if we can a recovery for you.