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Myrtle Beach Workers Compensation Lawyer - Conway Workers Compensation Attorney - 23 Years Experience



Dangerous Jobs
Though you can be injured at any job, there are occupations that cause more injuries and deaths than others.  In South Carolina some of the most dangerous jobs include:

  • Construction worker
  • Manufacturing plant employee
  • Restaurant and convenience store employee
  • Professional mover
  • Nursing home attendant
  • Nurse or physical therapist
  • Truck driver
  • Fire and rescue workers

These jobs come with more inherent danger than others.  However, with safety rules in place and proper supervision, these jobs can be as rewarding as they are demanding.


Range of Injuries

Though the above occupations are more hazardous than most, nearly every career carries some risk.  According to the Department of Labor in 2009 over 1.2 million people were injured on the job.  In South Carolina, over 51,000 cases of occupational injury or illness were recorded in 2009.  Some common on the job injuries include:

  • Back and neck injuries and trauma
  • Head trauma from falling objects
  • Head injures
  • Slip and fall injuries
  • Damage to the shoulders, knees and wrists
  • Gunshot and stab wounds (robberies and attempted robberies)
  • Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Tendonitis
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Tension neck syndrome
  • Paralysis
  • Coma
  • Broken bones
  • Loss of limb
  • Crush injures
  • Herniated discs
  • Occupational diseases    

 
If you have been injured while working you have every right to file and be awarded workers compensation benefits.  Please contact your worker's compensation attorney, Mr. Dirk Derrick, today. 


What are my rights as an injured employee?

Your employer and their insurance company may work to minimize the damages you receive.  While you may be entitled to compensation for your initial medical bills, ongoing treatment, therapy and lost wages, the insurance adjuster may offer you a sum that is too low.  Insurance companies and big corporations have a team of lawyers and professionals on their side, waiting to pressure you into settling your case.  Who do you have?    

Worker's Compensation Attorney In Myrtle Beach & Conway SC

If you or a family member has been injured in a work related accident, life as you know it has changed. Our Myrtle Beach worker's compensation attorney is here to help you get back on your feet after suffering from an accident. If you live in the Conway and Myrtle Beach area and need an attorney to assist your workers compensation claim, the Derrick Law Firm is here to help.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an on the job accident, what can you do? YStart by contacting the Derrick Law Firm today to set up a free consultation to discuss your claim. Attorney Dirk Derrick has over two decades of experience handling workers compensation claims and helping individuals on their way to recovery.

Are You In Need Of A Conway or Myrtle Beach Worker's Compensation Attorney?

If you have been injured in a job related work accident in Myrtle Beach, Conway, or North Myrtle Beach, please contact The Derrick Law Firm today. Mr. Derrick will work hard to ensure you get the best result on your road to recovery following a work related accident.

The Conway and Myrtle Beach Worker's Compensation Attorney You Can Count On

For over 23 years, Mr. Derrick has been a worker's compensation lawyer in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas, fighting for the rights of  injured workers. His goal is not to settle your case quickly for what the insurance company is willing to pay, but to also obtain the full value of your case. Each case is carefully constructed with the idea that it may need to go to a hearing in order to bring about justice. Each step of the claims and hearing process is handled directly by Mr. Derrick himself. Mr. Derrick is a worker's compensation lawyer in Myrtle Beach and Conway who will work with you from start to finish.

Unsure If You Need A Worker's Compensation Attorney In Myrtle Beach or Conway?

A worker's compensation claim is the legal right a victim has if he or she is injured at work. If you live in South Carolina and sustained a work related injury, you want to contact Dirk Derrick.  Why should you choose the Derrick Law Firm?  At The Derrick Law Firm, you will be treated as an individual, not as another case or another settlement. Mr. Derrick handles every part of your case. From the initial interview to preparing for your hearing, he will be your Myrtle Beach worker's compensation attorney. You deserve to be compensated for your lost wages and earning potential and The Derrick Law Firm will help maximize your recovery and get you the best results possible.

The Derrick Law Firm has three office locations in Conway, Myrtle Beach, and North Myrtle Beach. Cases are accepted throughout South Carolina and the Grand Strand area. 

 

 

 




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    Description: The South Carolina Industrial Commission was created on September 1, 1935, to administer and enforce South Carolina’s first workers’ compensation law. During the past sixty-nine years, the law has been amended by statute, defined by case law, and altered through administrative policies and procedures; however, the basic premise and purpose of the law has remained unaltered. In May 1986, the name of the Industrial Commission was changed to the more descriptive South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission.

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    Title 42 - Workers' Compensation Code of Laws - South Carolina Statutes concerning Workers' Compensation procedure and benefits

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