Q: employer asked me not to file workers comp when I was bit by spider and now they won't pay hospital bills?
Place is covered with black widows and employer told me to go to ER.
A: In South Carolina, the employer is responsible for payment of related medical bills pursuant to the workers compensation act. There are many issues that can easily be addressed in a quick consult. We can certainly assist.
A: It is wrong for the employer not to pay the hospital bill. You have several options which depend on several factors. How long ago did this happen? Do you have permanent injury? Will you require additional medical treatment or was it just the one hospital visit? Was the hospital visit covered by health insurance, and if so, how much was the co-pay or deductible? Did you lose time from work? If the hospital bill is the only issue, you might want to give the employer a deadline to pay the bill and tell them that if it is not paid by then you will have to file a workers' compensation claim. If you do not have permanent damage or did not lose significant time from work, you might not need a lawyer to pursue the claim. To guide you on whether this is worth pursing and how to best do so, it would be best for you to take advantage of a free consultation.
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