Key Takeaways
If you were hurt on the job in Florence, South Carolina, you must report the injury to your employer within 90 days (S.C. Code § 42-15-20) and file your claim with the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission within 2 years of the injury (S.C. Code § 42-15-40). Workers' compensation is a no-fault system, so you do not have to prove your employer did anything wrong — but missing a deadline or accepting a lowball impairment rating can cost you benefits. Florence is the Pee Dee's healthcare, distribution, and transportation hub at the I-95/I-20 crossroads, and Roden Law's South Carolina workers' compensation lawyers represent injured Pee Dee workers statewide on a contingency fee — no fees unless we win.
If you were injured at work in Florence, South Carolina, you may be worried about lost income, medical bills, and an insurer that is in no hurry to approve your care. Roden Law’s South Carolina workers’ compensation lawyers help injured Pee Dee workers — in healthcare, distribution and warehousing, transportation, and the trades — obtain the medical treatment and wage benefits the law provides. We work on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing upfront and no legal fees unless we win your case.
What are the workers’ comp deadlines in South Carolina?
South Carolina sets two deadlines you cannot afford to miss. First, you must report your injury to your employer within 90 days of the accident under S.C. Code § 42-15-20 — in writing and as soon as possible is best. Second, you must file your claim with the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission within 2 years of the injury under S.C. Code § 42-15-40. These deadlines differ from the general 3-year deadline that applies to car-accident and other injury lawsuits, so do not assume you have the same amount of time.
Do I have to prove my employer was at fault?
No. South Carolina workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. You generally do not have to prove your employer was negligent — only that you were injured in the course and scope of your job. In exchange, workers’ comp is usually your exclusive remedy against your employer. That makes the system simpler than a lawsuit, but insurers still dispute whether injuries are work-related, so careful documentation matters.
What benefits can injured Florence workers receive?
South Carolina workers’ compensation can cover authorized medical treatment, a portion of your lost wages while you cannot work, and compensation for permanent impairment based on a disability rating. According to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission’s schedule, different body parts carry different benefit values, and the impairment rating set at maximum medical improvement directly affects your award. Insurers sometimes press for a lower rating or a quick settlement — a lawyer can help ensure your rating and benefits match your actual injury.
What if my Florence workers’ comp claim is denied?
A denial can be appealed. You can request a hearing before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, where an attorney can present medical evidence and testimony for you. Insurers commonly deny by claiming the injury was not work-related, that a deadline was missed, or that a pre-existing condition is the real cause — arguments the right evidence can overcome. Roden Law handles the hearing process so you can focus on getting better.
Where do injured Florence workers get hurt?
Florence is the economic anchor of the Pee Dee, built around MUSC Health Florence and McLeod Regional Medical Center, large distribution and manufacturing operations, and the freight traffic drawn by the I-95 and I-20 crossroads. Healthcare-worker injuries, warehouse and forklift accidents, trucking and loading-dock injuries, and manufacturing-line injuries are common. Workers’ comp claims arising in Florence are administered through the statewide South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, not a local court.
Talk to a South Carolina workers’ comp lawyer for free
Roden Law represents Florence and Pee Dee workers even though our nearest offices are in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and North Charleston. A South Carolina workers’ compensation attorney will review your case at no cost, confirm your deadlines, and fight a denial if one comes. There are no fees unless we win. Learn more about your rights on our South Carolina workers’ compensation page and our workers’ compensation practice.
South Carolina Law That Affects Your Case
Filing Deadline (Statute of Limitations)
3 years
South Carolina generally gives injured people 3 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some claims — especially those against a government entity under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act — have shorter deadlines.
S.C. Code § 15-3-530
Modified Comparative Negligence
51% bar
Under South Carolina's modified comparative negligence rule, you can still recover compensation as long as you were less than 51% at fault. Your award is reduced by your share of fault — insurers often try to inflate it, and our attorneys push back.
Learn more: South Carolina statute of limitations · South Carolina comparative negligence · stacking UM/UIM coverage
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Free Case Review — No Fee Unless We Win
If you were injured in a South Carolina workers' compensation, a Roden Law attorney will review your case at no cost and explain your options. We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover for you.