Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation Attorney Serving Greenville, SC

Have you been injured at work? How will you pay your medical bills, compensate for lost wages, or even return to everyday life? Most employers are required by law to carry worker’s compensation insurance to protect people like you who become injured on the job.

Carole Hayes has been practicing primarily in the area of Workers’ Compensation for over 30 years. She is based out of Greenville, South Carolina, and she is committed to helping victims of personal injuries receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Carole’s thorough approach to worker’s compensation cases will help ensure that your employer or insurance company does not take advantage of you and your family.

How Do I File a Worker’s Compensation Claim?

The first step after you have suffered an injury in the workplace is to report the injury immediately. One of the biggest mistakes people make after becoming injured is neglecting to report their injury to their supervisor and having an official accident report filed. This accident report should include a detailed description of your injury and what you did when you became injured. After completing your accident report, your employer will contact their worker’s compensation insurance provider, file a claim, and schedule an appointment for you to see one of their insurance provider’s approved doctors.

Always request a copy of your accident report and any other documentation surrounding your injury.

What Types of Injuries Are Covered by Worker’s Compensation?

Were you hurt at work? Call Carole Hayes, a licensed Worker’s Compensation Lawyer in Greenville, SC. Because Carolinians do many different types of jobs, a vast number of injuries can occur while at work. Some of these injuries may be minor, while others can be severe and life-altering. You should consult a lawyer if you are unsure whether your injury qualifies you to file a worker’s compensation claim.

Here are some common workplace injuries that typically qualify for Worker’s Compensation:

  • Sprains, Dislocations, or Broken Bones
  • Concussions or Any Head Injury
  • Lacerations, Scrapes, or Bruises
  • Vision, Smell, or Hearing Loss
  • Injuries Caused by Electric Shock
  • Disc, Back, or Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Brain or Neurological Damage
  • Loss of Limbs / Dismemberment
  • Respiratory Damage / Lung Diseases
  • Mental or Psychological Conditions

What Can I Receive Compensation For?

Medical Treatment: In almost all worker’s compensation cases, your employer is responsible for the cost of your doctor visits and treatments for your injury. This includes medical necessities such as prescription medication, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. In some cases, employers may even be responsible to cover your medical expenses for the rest of your life. This is why it is essential to consult a worker’s compensation attorney before accepting any settlements from an insurance company.

Lost Wages: Most people don’t realize that after being injured at work, your employer is also responsible for reimbursing you for up to 66% of your lost wages. If you choose to work with Carole Hayes, she will secure the necessary documentation to properly calculate your compensation rate to ensure you receive the most compensation allowed under the law.

Compensation for Permanency: Finally, your employer may be responsible for compensating you for any permanent life-altering conditions that persist due to your injury. After being treated by a physician, Carole Hayes will have you evaluated by the appropriate providers to secure in writing, all physical or mental limitations, restrictions, or losses that could entitle you to additional compensation. Oftentimes, a vocational opinion is necessary to evaluate your ability to maintain gainful employment.

What if I Can’t Afford an Attorney?

Carole Hayes is committed to seeking justice and compensation for members of South Carolina’s working class who have been injured or disabled while on the job. For this reason, all consultations with Carole are free, and you’ll never pay any attorney’s fees unless she resolves your case. Carole’s priority is, and will always be, your health and fighting to help you win your case.

Get Carole on Your Case

Carole Hayes has over 30 years of experience as a worker’s compensation lawyer and she proudly serves clients in the Upstate and all across South Carolina. Carole Hayes has never represented an employer or a Worker’s Compensation carrier; she has only represented the injured people of South Carolina and remains dedicated to doing so. If you would like to set up a time to speak directly to Carole about your injuries and your unique situation, contact her today by completing our online consultation form or by contacting our office directly at (864) 233-3100.

“I only represent injured workers in South Carolina and have never worked for or represented any insurance company. I would be honored to meet with you personally, free of charge, and help you decide whether I can assist you with respect to handling your workers compensation claim.”
-Carole Hayes


Testimonials

Please read some of our client reviews from worker’s compensation cases Carole has handled in the past.
Legal Disclaimer: All cases differ, and the ability to achieve results in every case may vary. These testimonials are from prior clients of the Hayes Law Firm Upstate Attorneys LLC, for which no payment has been made.

Goes the Extra Mile

“My work denied my workers comp claim. I contacted Carole Hayes for assistance. The Hayes Law Firm team responded immediately and provided detailed steps I needed to take. During this time, I had medical bills piling up, and her team worked with the doctors to make a payment plan until workers comp was approved. Furthermore, I was denied a spinal cord implant, and Hayes Law Firm handled the appeal and Won!

I can never thank them enough for their support and caring during this trying time for my family. I would use Carole Hayes again and highly recommend her to anyone needing a personal injury lawyer.”

“I don’t know where I would be today if I had not walked into her office. She is smart, determined, professional and is the best advocate I believe I could have gotten period. Choosing Hayes Law would be the smartest thing you could do if you are up against WC. You don’t find commitment to clients like theirs everyday. Thank you, Carole, for everything you have done and continue to do.”


Worker’s Compensation Case Results

Legal Disclaimer: These verdicts and settlements are a sampling of some of our recent cases and are not meant to create any expectations. Any results the Hayes Law Firm Upstate Attorneys, LLC might have achieved on behalf of one client in one matter do not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients. Every single case is different, beginning with the individual who was injured.

$240,000.00

Worker’s compensation settlement for a client carrying a laptop computer for many days in a row while at a seminar. The repetitive trauma, i.e., the action of carrying the computer, resulted in severe back injuries. After many surgeries, a spinal cord stimulator was successfully implanted. After that, we also got this client on Social Security Benefits.

$161,000.00

Our client was operating a forklift at work when another forklift driver crashed into his right leg, resulting in injuries to his back. He was treated conservatively before having surgery. Whether all of his claimed injuries were causally related to his accident was a factual issue that we were able to resolve favorably. We also established a Medicare Set-Aside Account to satisfy future causally-related medical bills. We successfully resolved the legal issues regarding the extent of the permanent disability sustained, as evidenced by this result.

$195,000.00

Worker’s compensation settlement for our client, who was a logger and was hit on his head by a falling tree, resulting in two surgical procedures to his neck. Whether all of his claimed injuries were causally related to his accident was a factual issue that we were able to resolve favorably. We also established a Medicare Set-Aside Account to satisfy future causally-related medical bills. The legal issues regarding the extent of his permanent disability sustained were also favorably resolved, as evidenced by this result.

$100,000.00

Workers’ compensation settlement for a client who injured her right knee and then developed severe psychological issues, which were found compensable prior to settlement. The primary factual issue in this case was whether her psychological issues were related. The legal issue regarding her permanent disability that was sustained was favorably resolved, as evidenced by this case result.

Medical treatment – $325,000.00

Workers’ Compensation Commission ordered lifetime medical benefits for neck injury in approximately 2000. For 15 years, we would take the insurance company to court if they did not abide by the existing Order, notwithstanding no additional attorney fees. In 2016, we were successful in an appeal that provided that the client has a compensable back injury due to many years of having to walk with an altered gait.

Confidential settlement

Our client tripped over a box and fell at work, striking his head and sustaining a traumatic brain injury. The client had some preexisting issues, including tremors, seizures, memory loss, and balance problems. After filing with the S.C. Workers Compensation Commission, we successfully resolved this matter for our client at mediation. The settlement reflects that the preexisting conditions were aggravated at the time of the initial fall and then when the client had yet another fall at his home.

Worker’s comp – $99,900.00

Workers’ compensation settlement for a client who injured his right shoulder while handling a hydraulic pump, which resulted in having surgery for a torn rotator cuff. As time passed, he began having problems with his left shoulder due to overusing the same. Whether his left shoulder was causally related and compensable was a factual issue we could favorably resolve, as evidenced by the settlement amount. The legal issue regarding the extent of his disability was also favorably resolved as we secured compensation over and above his impairment rating to his shoulder.

Worker’s comp – $200,000.00

Our client was lifting a bag of rags when he injured his lower back, resulting in radicular pain down his right leg. The factual and legal issues were favorably resolved, and the workers’ compensation carrier agreed the right leg was affected and paid for all medical treatment for both the back and leg. We also secured additional funds for future medical treatment that was needed for both body parts. We also protected the client so that he could secure Social Security disability benefits by including specific language that would decrease the offset that the Social Security Administration would take.

Worker’s comp – $200,000.00

Workers compensation settlement at a mediation for a client whose left hand was crushed between a forklift and a die machine. This crush injury resulted in partial amputations to two of his fingers and also caused my client to have a neck injury due to the way his arm was grabbed and jolted by the forklift. The client also ended up having psychological issues, which were also found to be compensable. We could favorably resolve all factual and legal issues for my client, as all body parts were compensable. We also secured additional funds for his future medical needs, including prosthetics for his hand.

Start Your Free Case Consultation Now!

If you’d like Carole Hayes, a licensed personal injury attorney in South Carolina, to review the details of your workers’ compensation case and schedule a free, no-obligation meeting with you to review what types of compensation you may be entitled to, please contact Hayes Law Firm Upstate Attorneys, LLC today at 864-233-3100 and a member of our staff will contact you.

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