It depends on the facts of your case, so call us for more information.
Generally, if the bite occurred during the normal scope of duties required by your employment—such as if you were a mail carrier delivery driver required to enter a property to make a delivery—then you would likely seek workers’ compensation benefits. Mail carriers receive worker’s compensation from a federal program. However, South Carolina businesses that employ delivery people may need to provide coverage under the state’s program.
South Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Program is an insurance policy that most employers in the state must provide to their employees if the company has four or more full-time employees, part-time employees, or family members working for it. The policy provides medical treatment and lost wage benefits for individuals who have suffered a work-related injury, regardless of who is at fault for the injury.
However, because the dog owner is strictly liable, you may also choose to file a personal injury claim against the owner in your case. One of the important services that a dog bite lawyer can provide for you is to determine sources of liability in your case and all insurance resources that can compensate you for the expenses and impacts of your injury.