Fort Mill, South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Wilder Law work injury attorneys won’t stop fighting for you until your benefits are secured.

A workplace injury or occupational illness can happen when you least expect it—and when it does, losing time at work shouldn’t mean losing your paycheck. That’s exactly why workers’ compensation exists: to help cover your medical expenses and provide financial support while you recover.

But getting the benefits you’re owed isn’t always easy. The workers’ comp system can be confusing and full of roadblocks, especially when insurance companies try to minimize or deny valid claims.

That’s where the experienced Fort Mill workers’ compensation attorneys at Wilder Pantazis Law Group come in. We know how to cut through the red tape and fight for the benefits you deserve.

Choosing the right attorney after a work injury is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Our South Carolina work injury lawyers have helped thousands of injured workers secure the medical care and financial support they need.

With multi-state certifications and more than 85 years of combined experience, our attorneys are fully prepared to handle the legal complexities of your case—so you can focus on healing.

An on-the-job injury can keep you out of work for weeks or even months. Don’t leave your hard-earned benefits on the table. If you’re in Fort Mill, you have options—and we’re here to help you understand them.

Reach out to Wilder Pantazis Law Group today for a free consultation, and let us help you get the full workers’ comp benefits you’re owed.

How to file for workers’ compensation in Fort Mill

If you’ve been seriously injured on the job, then your first step is to seek medical treatment immediately. Some workplace injuries occur over time from constant repetitive motion and an emergency doctor’s visit might not be needed. But if you are in immediate distress, call 911. Then, take the following steps:

1. Report your injury to your manager or supervisor. Starting a paper trail about your injury is key to securing the maximum workers’ compensation benefits. Put the notification in writing. Don’t assume that telling a coworker about the injury is enough. If you wait more than 30 days to report the injury, you could lose out on the ability to receive full benefits.
2. Get a list of approved doctors from your employer. If you balk at using the doctors or specialists on the list your employer provided (referred to as the “panel of physicians”), and you proceed to use your own doctor, understand that your employer and their insurance company may use that as an excuse to deny you compensation.
3. Submit the proper paperwork to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. Start by printing Form 12A (First Report of Injury) from the SCWCC website, and follow the instruction on how to submit it. Once you start down this path, reach out to an experienced local attorney so that you can bring their knowledge to bear in your case.
4. Document the claim. Ask your employer for copies of all documents they have filed regarding your claim or on your behalf. Make certain you’ve made a copy of the Form 12A and ask your supervisor or manager for a written report on the incident. If they will not write one, you should.
5. Update your employer. Keep your employer in the loop at every step of the process. If your doctor issues a stay-at-home order, excuses you from work or gives restrictions on the type of work you can perform, ask for this in writing and notify your manager immediately.
6. Check with the insurance company. Verify that your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company has been notified and a claim started. Get the name and phone number of the insurance company from whomever handles your workplace HR office. If possible, get the name of the person who is handling your claim. This person is the adjuster, and you are allowed to speak directly with that person.
7. Consult an attorney. Lastly, speak with an attorney about your injuries and predicament. Many attorneys charge no fees until they’ve helped you recover the full workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to. Here at the Wilder Pantazis Law Group, initial consultations are free, too! We’ve helped thousands of injured workers overcome a variety of injuries and obstacles so that you can recover physically and financially.

About Fort Mill, South Carolina

Fort Mill (also known as Fort Mill Township) is located in northeastern York County, South Carolina, close to the border with North Carolina. The town was established in 1873 on the site of a fort built by the British in colonial times, close to a location named Webb’s Mill.

Before Scotch-Irish settlers started arriving in the 1750s, the area was home to the Catawba Nation. The region grew over the ensuing decades due to numerous textile mills that sprang up in the 1800s. As Charlotte grew, Fort Mill became a suburb and slowly started to diversify its employment offerings as textile mills shut down.

Fort Mill historically had a small population, not reaching 1,000 people until the turn of the 20th century. The population hovered in the 1,000 to 3,000 range for many decades until it hit 4,000 in 1970, 10,000 in 2010, and 33,626 in 2023. Fort Mill is an enclave known for its peach orchards, a large nature preserve called Anne Springs Close Greenway, and a minor league basketball franchise called The PrimeTime Players.

A few notable folks who have called Fort Mill home include:

• Medal of Honor recipient (and the most decorated U.S. Navy sailor in history) James E. Williams
• NFL defensive tackle Vance Walker
• WWI flying ace and industrialist Elliot White Springs
• Camden, New Jersey mayor Randy Primas
• Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst
• Pro Wrestler Heath Slater and 2016 Disc Golf World Champion Ricky Wysocki
• Television evangelist Jim Bakker’s Heritage USA ministries

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