Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Claims

Salley Law Firm’s experienced attorneys have been located in downtown Lexington for over 25 years at 129 East Main Street in Lexington, SC. You can call (803) 356-5000 for a free consultation. Evening and weekend appointments, as well as home or hospital visits, are available.

We handle a wide range of cases, including car accidents, truck and motorcycle accidents, work related injuries & workers’ compensation, slip and fall injuries, defective products, brain and spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, and more throughout Lexington and surrounding South Carolina communities.

You should contact an attorney as soon as possible — even before filing an insurance claim — to protect your rights and preserve important evidence and witness information.

Report the accident to police, exchange insurance information, take photos of the scene and injuries, seek medical treatment, keep records of all bills, and contact an attorney right away.

No. Initial consultations are free, and there are no attorney fees unless compensation is recovered for you.

You pay nothing unless we win your case. Attorney fees are taken as a percentage of the settlement or award, making legal representation accessible even during financial hardship.

You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, future medical care, and more.

Medical bills may be covered through insurance, a personal injury claim, or workers’ compensation, depending on the circumstances. An attorney can review your situation to determine the best path.

Yes. South Carolina follows a comparative negligence rule, meaning you may still recover damages even if you were partially at fault.

Many cases settle through negotiation, but if a fair settlement isn’t offered, we are prepared to take your case to court.

Workers’ compensation provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees injured on the job, regardless of fault, including construction injuries, repetitive injuries, and back or neck injuries.

Benefits may include partial wage replacement, medical treatment coverage, mileage reimbursement, and potentially permanent disability or lifetime care benefits.

In most cases, workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy, meaning you cannot sue your employer for negligence but can still receive benefits without proving fault.

Our attorneys can help you appeal denied claims and fight for the benefits you deserve.

Every case is different. Timelines depend on medical recovery, insurance negotiations, and legal procedures, but we keep you informed throughout the process.