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Workplace Injuries in South Carolina

Workplace injuries in South Carolina usually involve workers' compensation, but a separate third-party claim may also be possible when someone other than your employer contributed to the harm.

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Your deadline

3 years

3 years personal injury; wrongful death 3 years.

How fault works

Modified comparative negligence, 51% bar

Most on-the-job injuries in South Carolina are covered by workers' compensation, a no-fault system that pays regardless of who caused the accident. When a party other than your employer, such as an equipment maker or an outside contractor, contributed to the injury, you may also have a separate third-party liability claim. That liability claim is governed by South Carolina's at-fault system and its modified comparative negligence 51% bar, so you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, with your award reduced by your share, and it generally must be filed within three years. Sorting out which path fits your situation is where guidance helps. FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, licensed South Carolina attorney to review both options.

What a connected attorney can do

  • Investigate what happened and identify who is responsible
  • Deal with the insurance companies so you don't have to
  • Track the 3 years filing deadline so you never miss it
  • Pursue the compensation you're actually owed
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Frequently asked questions

Is workers' comp my only option after a work injury in South Carolina?

Not always. Workers' compensation is the usual route, but if someone other than your employer contributed to the injury you may also have a third-party claim subject to the state's fault rules and three-year deadline. An independent attorney we connect you with can review both.

Does South Carolina's fault rule apply to workers' comp?

Workers' compensation is generally a no-fault system, so the 51% bar mainly affects any separate third-party liability claim. An independent South Carolina attorney we match you with can explain how each applies to you.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the deadline is generally 3 years from the date of the accident. 3 years personal injury; wrongful death 3 years. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

Does it cost anything to get connected?

No. Getting connected with an attorney through FaultFreeClaims is free and comes with no obligation. We are not a law firm — we connect you with independent, licensed attorneys.

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