My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?

Other South Carolina Workers' Compensation FAQs

• Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
  A: Notice of a work related injury should be reported immediately to your employer. Failure to do so within 90 days after the injury may result in a loss of benefits. The … More
• Q: How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
  A: In the state of South Carolina, any employer who regularly has four or more part­time or full­time employees must be insured. Some exceptions to this rule … More
• Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
  A: You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent … More
• Q: If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
  A: The employer will select the treating physician at the time of the accident. If the employee is dissatisfied with the initial treating physician selected by the … More
• Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
  A: South Carolina has a 7­day waiting period before benefits can be paid. If you are out of work for more than 7 days, then wage replacement benefits will take … More
• Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
  A: If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your … More