Could I lose my workers’ comp benefits if I settle my Myrtle Beach car wreck case before my comp case, or fail to properly notify certain parties in the workers’ comp case of your personal injury lawsuit?

A. South Carolina provides a party injured by another in an automobile accident while on the job a choice of remedies. This means the injured party has the right to choose whether to pursue a workers’ compensation claim and/or an automobile liability insurance claim. There are many factors that should play into that determination and there are time-sensitive deadlines involved. It is crucial an injured party seek the advice of an experienced workers’ compensation and automobile accident attorney before making any determinations, as a mistake could be costly.