Top Workers’ Compensation Mistakes to Avoid in Mount Pleasant & Charleston

Protecting Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Starts on Day One

If you’ve been hurt on the job in Mount Pleasant or Charleston, the steps you take in the first few days can make or break your workers’ compensation claim. Too many injured workers unintentionally jeopardize their benefits by making avoidable mistakes. Here are the most common pitfalls — and how our team at Jung Disability and Injury Advocates helps you steer clear of them.

1. Delaying Injury Reporting

South Carolina law requires you to report a workplace injury as soon as possible. Waiting too long can lead to disputes over whether the injury happened at work. Some workers delay reporting because they “don’t want to cause trouble” or hope the pain will go away. Unfortunately, this can give your employer or their insurance carrier an opening to deny your claim.

2. Not Seeing a Doctor Right Away

Medical documentation is the foundation of any workers’ compensation case. If you skip a doctor visit or try to “tough it out,” insurers may argue that your injury was minor, unrelated to work, or made worse by your delay. Even if the injury feels manageable, getting prompt medical care is critical.

3. Failing to Document Everything

Photos of the accident scene, witness names, written timelines, medical records, and communication with your employer all matter. Without clear documentation, it becomes much easier for the insurance company to minimize your injury, limit your benefits, or deny the claim outright.

How Jung Disability and Injury Advocates Helps Prevent Denials

With more than 30 years of experience representing injured workers across the Lowcountry, our firm provides hands-on guidance to protect your claim from start to finish. We help you:

• Report your injury properly and on time
• Connect with authorized medical providers and secure strong medical documentation
• Gather and organize critical evidence
• Communicate with the insurance carrier on your behalf
• Fight back against delays, underpayments, or improper denials

Our goal is simple — to make the workers’ compensation process feel manageable and to ensure you receive the benefits you’re entitled to under South Carolina law. Learn more about the process here: Workers’ Compensation – Jung Disability and Injury Advocates.

Get a Personalized Claim Review

If you’ve been injured at work — whether recently or weeks ago — the sooner you speak with an experienced attorney, the better. Contact Jung Disability and Injury Advocates today for a personalized workers’ compensation claim review. We’ll help you understand your rights, your next steps, and how to protect your benefits.