How do you file a workers’ compensation claim in South Carolina? If you’ve been injured on the job or have developed an occupational disease, filing a workers’ comp claim is a crucial step to getting compensation you need to cover lost wages, medical bills, and more.

But some people are hesitant to file a workers’ comp claim. They’re worried that the process will be long and difficult, with a lot of confusing paperwork and red tape. 

Fortunately, that’s not the case. That’s because in South Carolina, you are not responsible for filing a workers’ comp claim. 

That’s right – as the injured worker, it’s not up to you to fill out the paperwork and file the claim.

How long do you have to report a workplace injury in South Carolina if you’re injured on the job? How do you report a workplace injury and file a workers’ compensation claim?

If you’ve sustained an injury on the job in South Carolina or have developed an illness due to workplace conditions, you need to report it in a timely manner or risk losing out on benefits. 

Here’s what you need to know about how to report a workplace injury or illness in South Carolina and how long you have to do so. 

If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied in South Carolina, don’t lose hope. A denial is not necessarily the end of the road. However, you must act quickly. Waiting too long could mean missing out on the compensation you need to help you recover. 

Here’s what to do next when your workers’ comp claim has been denied. 

One of the primary goals of workers’ compensation in South Carolina is to help an injured or ill employee heal so they can get back to work as soon as they’re able. To facilitate this, many employers have so-called “return-to-work” programs.

Here’s what you should know about return-to-work programs in South Carolina, plus special considerations if you’re receiving workers’ comp benefits.

Most workers in Greenville, SC and across South Carolina are covered under the state’s workers’ compensation program. If you’re a worker in South Carolina, you should know what it is and how it works.

Below you’ll find an overview of key points of workers’ comp in South Carolina, along with links to other articles on our blog to learn more.

What benefits are you entitled to under South Carolina’s workers’ compensation program? Depending on the nature and severity of the illness or injury, South Carolina workers are entitled to certain types of compensation that are paid out at a rate pre-determined by law. That means South Carolina workers can reasonably know what to expect if they experience a workplace-related injury or illness.

An “occupational disease” is defined in South Carolina Code 42-11-10 as “a disease arising out of and in the course of employment that is due to hazards in excess of those ordinarily incident to employment and is peculiar to the occupation in which the employee is engaged.” That is, an occupational disease – also called an occupational illness – is not just an illness that leads to days away from work, but it’s a disease that is directly caused by an employee’s working conditions. 

Most occupational diseases are covered by workers’ compensation in South Carolina, but it can be challenging to prove that the disease was directly the result of working conditions. (Read more about this on our blog, How to Get Workers’ Compensation for Occupational Disease in South Carolina.)

What is the most common type of occupational disease in the U.S.? It’s not possible to say for sure what the single most common one is, but the following occupational diseases are some of the most common in the U.S.

I’m thrilled to share the exciting news that The Carolina Law Group, the team I’m proud to be a part of, has been voted by the Spartanburg Post and Courier readers as the Best Workers’ Compensation Law Firm in our region. In addition, I’m deeply honored to have received the title of Best Workers’ Compensation Attorney.