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How to Appeal a Workers’ Compensation Claim Denial in South Carolina

Having your workers’ comp claim denied when you’ve been hurt on the job can be devastating in many ways. Do you have options? Should you appeal? Your workers’ comp claim may have been denied for several reasons. It might be about the way in which you filed — did you take too long to make your claim? It might also be about the claim itself — do you have a pre-existing medical condition? Sometimes, your claim is denied for no good reason at all. Should you give up? How do you know if your denial was correct? In South Carolina, you can request a hearing regarding your denied claim before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission (SCWCC). Here are the steps in filing a request: (0:49) The First Step in Appealing to the SCWCC To request a hearing, you’ll need to file your Form 50 with the SCWCC. The Commission oversees workers’ compensation claims in South Carolina. (1:05) The Second Step in Appealing to the SCWCC At this stage, the other side of the case will take your sworn testimony in something called a deposition. They could ask about many things, including your educational background, your work history, your injury history, and more. Before you sit down for this deposition and talk about your injury, we strongly recommend you speak with an attorney. You may be required to attend mediation regarding your case before the Commission will schedule a hearing. This is an informal meeting that could potentially result in a settlement between the parties. Most likely, however, you will move to step three. (1:53) The Third Step in Appealing to the SCWCC This step requires you to present your case and evidence to a judge known as a deputy commissioner. At this hearing, you’ll testify about your injury and what treatment you’ve had. You can call witnesses to testify on your behalf and you’ll submit all medical records as part of trying to prove your case. The deputy commissioner will issue a decision, which will hopefully go your way. If not, you can still appeal this decision to the full Commission. It’s important to file your appeal within 14 days of the judge’s order. (2:35) The Fourth Step in Appealing to the SCWCC Your hearing before the full Commission will be different from your hearing with the deputy commissioner. While you won’t have to testify this time, you’ll have to present your best case for benefits to a panel of three judges. This panel will take a fresh look at your case, and hopefully determine that you should receive benefits. To learn more about appealing to the SCWCC, visit https://www.farrin.com/sc/workers-com... Having an attorney represent you and fight for your best interests helps relieve the burden of a daunting process off of you. At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, we have the resources, experience, and skill to help you. Contact us today at 1-866-900-7078 for a free case evaluation. An attorney will evaluate the specifics of your case, and there is no obligation to hire us afterwards. Find Us Online: https://www.farrin.com/contact-us/