If I file for South Carolina workers’ comp, won’t my employer have to pay my medical bills?

Almost certainly not. We get this question more often than you might think. The majority of injured workers are loyal employees who might worry their employer will have to pay their medical bills. It discourages some employees from seeking vital benefits they need when they get seriously hurt on the job.

But before you forfeit important rights to income or to necessary medical care while you’re out of work, you should know this: In almost every case, your South Carolina workers’ comp benefits get paid by an insurance company. That’s right! Your employer has paid thousands—maybe even millions—of dollars in premiums for years to provide coverage for people like you who get hurt on the job.

So if you’re worried your employer will personally pay your medical bills if you’re out, stop. It’s almost certainly an insurance company paying, and that insurer has plenty of money lying around to handle your claim.

And no, you can’t be fired for filing a workers’ comp claim. So if you haven't done this already, report the injury NOW, before the deadline runs out.

You Can Collect on Your Claim Without Hurting Anyone

Many of our clients are relieved to know that their claim for a job-related injury is not going to put their employer out of business. Even so, filing a claim can be uncomfortable for some workers who don’t want to deal with confrontation by co-workers or the sense from management they did something wrong by protecting their rights. And if you’re seriously hurt, the complexities and frustration of dealing with the insurance company can be overwhelming. Plus you’ve got important rights you need to protect, like future medical care. Just figuring out the right settlement can be complex.

All these are reasons why you should seek the advice of a professional who handles these cases for a living. If you’re worried about anything related to your work injury, get your questions answered in a free, no pressure strategy session with a Spartanburg, SC workers’ comp attorney. Call toll free at 888-230-1841 or fill out a Get Help Now form.