Alton Lamar Martin Jr

We handle workers' compensation and serious personal injury claims throughout South Carolina. We also handle Immigration matters. Over the past 23 years, we have attended hundreds of hearings obtaining necessary medical treatment and other benefits for our clients, and recovering millions of dollars on their behalf. We have extensive experience with brain injury, spinal cord injury and other complex claims. We have helped many clients with Deferred Action, fiance' visas, work authorizations, and other family-based immigration issues. We have a Spanish-speaking paralegal on staff. Numerous lawyer rating services have given us the highest ratings, but it is our clients' satisfaction that we prize most.

Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law

J.D. (1991) | Law

1988 - 1991

The Citadel

B.A. (1987) | Political Science

1987

Shareholder

Martin & Martin Attorneys, P.A.

2005 - Current

Shareholder

Clarkson, Walsh, Rheney & Turner, P.A.

1998 - 2005

Associate Attorney

Edwards, Ballard, Bishop, Sturm, Clark and Keim, P.A.

1996 - 1998

Associate Attorney

Mitchell, Bouton, Yokel & McCall

1995 - 1996

Captain, JAG Corps

US Army, 82d Airborne Div

1991 - 1994

Understanding The New Workers' Compensation Legislation

SC Lawyer - Magazine of the SC Bar

1996

Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters - Super Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyers in America - Workers' Compensation

Best Lawyers

2019

AV rating

Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Superb - 10.0 rating

Avvo

2018

National Top 100 Trial Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Greenville County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Current

Georgia State Bar

Member

1991 - Current

South Carolina Bar

Member

1991 - Current

Activities: Workers Compensation Section

Georgia

Since 1991

South Carolina

Since 1991

4th Circuit

Since 1995

• Free Consultation
  Free consultation for injury and accident claims
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

Q. I broke my knee and started having issues with back. Can I use my own doctor for another opinion?

June 22, 2023

A: Sorry to hear about your injury. The insurance company is entitled to direct medical care per SC law. Unfortunately, they sometimes choose doctors that are more concerned about sending you back to work than helping you. A second opinion could be a good option, but you need to jump through some hoops before getting it, or the insurance company will simply ignore it. I recommend you hire an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer in your area that can help you get to a different doctor that’s more interested in helping you get better. Most lawyers will provide a free consultation.

Q. I hernitated my l4-l5 disc back in 2017 ended up doing a ton of pt and 2 minor 1 major back surgery later and I have

March 6, 2020

A: I am sorry to hear about your difficulties. You should contact your attorney and have a very frank conversation. Let them know you are concerned about the legal representation you are receiving. Tell them that you are concerned about the amount of the recovery and the affect your injuries have had on you. Ask them to explain to you the reasons your recovery is limited. It may be that your attorney is recovering the maximum amount allowed under SC Workers' Compensation for your injuries. Oftentimes a busy attorney may not provide the level of detail a client would like, but that does not mean what they are telling you is inaccurate. Hopefully, your attorney will be able to put your mind at ease. After you have spoken with your attorney about all these issues, if you are still not comfortable with their explanations or you continue to have significant concerns about their legal representation, you can tell them you would like to seek legal counsel with another law firm. ... Read More

Q. WCI is refusing to pay for the surgery that the doctor they sent my husband to has recommended. What are our options?

January 24, 2019

A: Sorry to hear about your husband's injury. What you are describing is not uncommon. The insurance adjuster disregards the medical professional's advice because surgery is more expensive than physical therapy. If your husband has surgery, then he will be written out of work while he recovers from surgery and the insurance company will have to pay him for lost time. If he goes to physical therapy the adjuster can keep making him go to work (sit at a desk) and doesn't have to pay any lost time. If your husband tries to refuse physical therapy, the adjuster will claim he is refusing care and stop paying anything. If he goes to physical therapy his knee is damaged more. The only way to address this is by hiring an attorney. An attorney can refuse physical therapy on your husband's behalf because of the need for surgery. A deposition of the doctor will confirm physical therapy will damage your husband's knee more. Your attorney can request a hearing to address the adjusters unreasonable behavior. At age 61, your husband has Social Security and Medicare issues to take into consideration. It's also possible that your husband will have an Age Discrimination Act (ADA) claim if his employer is deliberately trying to get rid of him. There are several excellent Workers Compensation lawyers in the Rock Hill area. You and your husband should meet with one as soon as possible. I hope he makes a swift recovery. ... Read More