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If you have been seriously injured in a work related accident, an auto accident, a collision with a semi truck, or by a defective product in South Carolina, personal injury attorneys at Fulton & Barr, P.A., are ready to assist you in collecting compensation for your injuries. Greenville South Carolina personal injury and workers compensation attorneys at our firm bring over 40 years of combined pr

actice experience and are ready to help you. Call 864-235-3154 or contact a personal injury lawyer online for a free initial consultation. At Fulton & Barr, P.A., our attorneys have practiced within many areas of personal injury law over the years and are capable of handling your case. We have been involved with many high profile and important cases and often receive referrals from our peers in the legal field because of the skill, tenacity, and expediency with which we engage in negotiation and litigation. Attorney Valerie Fulton is fluent in English and Spanish, she specializes in personal injury and workers’ compensation law. In her role, Valerie will help clients navigate through the legal process as well as support the Upstate’s underserved communities. Fulton graduated from Wofford College in 2013 and earned her doctorate’s law degree at Washington and Lee University in 2017. It was there she graduated cm laude and was a member of Phi Delta Phi. Barr focuses his practice on handling personal injury, workers’ compensation, and product liability cases. Also, a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Andrew has been in practice for over 20 years. He is a member of numerous local and national bar associations. Andrew has also been an adjunct professor at Greenville Technical College. If you have sustained serious injury in South Carolina, the personal injury lawyers at Fulton & Barr, P.A., are experienced and ready to serve you. Please contact us online, or call us 864-235-3154, to schedule your free initial consultation. We are available evenings and weekends by appointment.

After a work injury, most people assume they can just call their own doctor. In South Carolina workers’ comp, that’s not...
06/17/2026

After a work injury, most people assume they can just call their own doctor. In South Carolina workers’ comp, that’s not how it works and finding out too late can seriously hurt your claim.

Here’s what SC law actually says:
*Your employer controls the first choice. In South Carolina, your employer (or their insurance carrier) has the right to select your authorized treating physician. You generally cannot simply go to your own doctor and expect workers’ comp to cover it.
*You can request a change. If you have a legitimate reason — like feeling the authorized doctor isn’t addressing your injury properly — you can petition the SC Workers’ Compensation Commission for a change of physician.
*You have the right to a second opinion. Even within the system, you may be able to seek an independent medical evaluation, especially when it comes to your impairment rating at the end of your claim.
*Going outside the system has consequences. If you see an unauthorized doctor on your own, workers’ comp may refuse to pay for that treatment even if the care was legitimate and necessary.
This is one of the most frustrating parts of the workers’ comp system. The doctor your employer picks is paid by their insurance company and that’s a conflict of interest you shouldn’t have to navigate alone.

If you feel like the authorized doctor isn’t listening, isn’t treating you fairly, or is pushing you back to work before you’re ready - call us. You have more options than you think.

📞 864-235-3154 | fultonbarr.com



At the end of your workers’ comp claim, there may be one more thing you’re owed and a lot of people don’t even know to a...
06/15/2026

At the end of your workers’ comp claim, there may be one more thing you’re owed and a lot of people don’t even know to ask for it.

It’s called a Permanency award. Here’s how it works in plain language:

Once you reach MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement), your doctor assigns you an impairment rating - a percentage that reflects how much permanent loss you have to that body part.
That percentage is then applied to a set number of weeks assigned to each body part under South Carolina law. A back injury, for example, carries up to 300 weeks. A hand is 185 weeks.
Your weekly rate (2/3 of your average weekly wage) is multiplied by those weeks to produce your final award.
So if a doctor rates you at 10% impairment to your back, you’d be entitled to 10% of 300 weeks - that’s 30 weeks of pay as a permanency award.

It sounds simple, but the impairment rating your employer’s doctor gives you isn’t always the final word. A second opinion can make a significant difference in what you’re ultimately paid.

We’ve spent over 30 years making sure injured workers in Upstate SC walk away with every dollar they’re entitled to. If your claim is wrapping up, don’t sign anything until you talk to us.


If you’re out of work after a job injury, workers’ comp can send you a weekly check. But most people have no idea how mu...
06/11/2026

If you’re out of work after a job injury, workers’ comp can send you a weekly check. But most people have no idea how much it is or when it ends.

What you need to know:
How it’s calculated: You receive 2/3 of your average weekly wage, up to the state’s maximum. In South Carolina, that max changes annually.
When it starts: Benefits begin after you’ve missed more than 7 days of work. If you’re out longer than 14 days, you’re paid for those first 7 too.
When it stops: TTD checks end when your doctor says you’ve reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) which means you’ve healed as much as you’re going to.
These checks aren’t charity, but they are a benefit you’re entitled to under South Carolina law. But navigating the paperwork, deadlines, and employer disputes alone is hard.

We’ve been fighting for injured workers in Upstate SC for over 30 years. If your checks have stopped, been delayed, or you’re unsure what you’re owed - we are here to help.

📞 864-235-3154 | fultonbarr.com

If you're out of work after a job injury, workers' comp can send you a weekly check. But most people have no idea how mu...
06/10/2026

If you're out of work after a job injury, workers' comp can send you a weekly check. But most people have no idea how much it is or when it ends.

What you need to know:
How it's calculated: You receive 2/3 of your average weekly wage, up to the state's maximum. In South Carolina, that max changes annually.
When it starts: Benefits begin after you've missed more than 7 days of work. If you're out longer than 14 days, you're paid for those first 7 too.
When it stops: TTD checks end when your doctor says you've reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) which means you've healed as much as you're going to.
These checks aren't charity, but they are a benefit you're entitled to under South Carolina law. But navigating the paperwork, deadlines, and employer disputes alone is hard.

We've been fighting for injured workers in Upstate SC for over 30 years. If your checks have stopped, been delayed, or you're unsure what you're owed - we are here to help.

📞 864-235-3154 | fultonbarr.com

Not all personal injury lawyers are the same.At Fulton & Barr, you’ll talk directly with an experienced attorney — not a...
06/05/2026

Not all personal injury lawyers are the same.

At Fulton & Barr, you’ll talk directly with an experienced attorney — not a call center or paralegal. With decades of combined trial and negotiation experience behind every case, our team fights to secure the compensation you deserve for serious injuries, including car accidents, bike crashes, dog bites, slip & falls, and more.

When it counts, experience matters.
Call now for a free consultation.
📞 864-235-3154 | fultonbarr.com

06/03/2026

Feeling intimidated does not cut off your rights. Full stop.
You still have the right to medical care, your own doctor, and the ability to fight back against decisions made about your claim.
We’re here to help you use them.
📞 864-235-3154 | fultonbarr.com

Hurt at work? Your employer is required to report your injury but that doesn’t mean they always will.If you’ve been inju...
06/01/2026

Hurt at work? Your employer is required to report your injury but that doesn’t mean they always will.

If you’ve been injured on the job, you have the right to report it yourself directly to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. Don’t wait and don’t assume it’s been handled.

Your job, your health, and your benefits are worth protecting.

Call us for a free consultation: 864-235-3154.



MYTH: “If it was partly my fault, I can’t collect workers’ comp.”TRUTH: South Carolina’s workers’ compensation system is...
05/29/2026

MYTH: “If it was partly my fault, I can’t collect workers’ comp.”

TRUTH: South Carolina’s workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system. That means you may be entitled to benefits regardless of who caused the accident — even if you played a role.

Workplace injuries are complicated. Don’t let a misconception cost you the benefits you’ve earned.

We’ve been fighting for injured workers in Upstate SC for over 30 years. Let us help you understand what you’re entitled to - no obligation, no cost.

📞 864-235-3154 | fultonbarr.com



05/27/2026

Workers’ comp in SC won’t pay for your pain and suffering and most people don’t know that until it’s too late.
It’s a no-fault system, which means some remedies that exist in a regular lawsuit simply don’t apply. What you can get: medical treatment covered, weekly checks while you’re out of work, and a permanency award at the end of your claim.
Knowing your rights before you need them makes all the difference. Questions? We’re here. 📞 864-235-3154




This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything so we could live, work, and thrive in freedom...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything so we could live, work, and thrive in freedom.

At Fulton & Barr, we fight every day for hardworking people who’ve been injured on the job because everyone who shows up and puts in the work deserves to be protected.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. Our office will be closed Monday, May 26th, and will reopen Tuesday, May 27th.

🇺🇸 Thank you to all who served.

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