https://www.stewartlawoffices.net Call (866) STEWART today for a free consultation.
Being hurt on the job raises a lot of questions: Will I get paid? Who picks my doctor? Do I really need a lawyer if my employer is cooperative? Attorneys Brent Stewart and Elizabeth VonCannon of Stewart Law Offices break it all down in this video on workers’ compensation in North and South Carolina.
✅ Lost Wages: Injured employees typically receive two-thirds of their average weekly wage, calculated from the last four quarters. Payments begin after a short waiting period, but once that passes, benefits are paid back to day one.
✅ Medical Treatment: In both NC and SC, the workers’ comp insurance carrier picks your doctor and directs your care. Toward the end of treatment, a second opinion may be possible.
✅ Nurse Case Managers: While they seem helpful, remember they are hired by the insurance carrier. Brent warns clients not to casually talk to them, as reports may downplay your injuries.
✅ Do You Need a Lawyer?: Even if your employer is supportive, the insurance company makes the final decisions — and their goal is to minimize payouts. Having your own attorney ensures your rights are protected and that you receive the full benefits you deserve.
⚠️ No Pain & Suffering in Workers’ Comp: Unlike car accident claims, workers’ comp does not allow compensation for pain and suffering. Benefits are limited to lost wages, medical care, permanent impairment, and future treatment needs.
👉 Learn more about how we can help in your state:
https://www.stewartlawoffices.net/north-carolina-personal-injury-lawyer/
https://www.stewartlawoffices.net/south-carolina-personal-injury-lawyer/
Our Office Locations
Rock Hill: 1242 Ebenezer Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Spartanburg: 409 S Pine St., Spartanburg, SC 29302
Beaufort: 205 Ribaut Road, Suite A, Beaufort, SC 29902
Columbia: 10 Calendar Ct., Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29206
Lexington: 203-D West Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072
Charlotte: 2427 Tuckaseegee Rd, Suite A, Charlotte, NC
⚖️ Disclaimer:
This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. The listed results are before the deduction of fees and costs. Case results vary. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes. After recovery is made, attorney fees will be computed before the deduction of incurred expenses. Personal attorney results are achieved while practicing law, not necessarily while at the current law firm.