South Carolina First Report of Injury or Illness - Workers' Compensation

All injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported within 24 hours of the injury.It must be reported to our workers' compensation department in case the injury becomes worse and needs medical attention in the future. That way, the reporting of the injury will not be considered late by the state.

While many states impose workers compensation deadlines, some simply advise that employees should report their injuries as soon as possible. Even where a state law provides 30 or 60 days to file a report, failure to report a work-related injury immediately could result in denial of workers' compensation benefits.

The most important thing for employees to know is that any time you are injured on the job, you should report the injury immediately to a supervisor, in writing if possible. Some states require that notice to the employer be made in writing, while others allow a verbal notice.

If you haven't reported your injury, your employer may deny you medical treatment and benefits for missed time from work.Also, if the accident isn't filed immediately, your employer may deny the accident happened or claim that it took place outside of work.

In the late 19th century, Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck enacted the Sickness and Accident Laws. Employers' Liability Law of 1871 gave limited protection to workers in certain factories, quarries, railroads and mines. Workers' Accident Insurance of 1884 created a modern workers' compensation system.

Report the injury or illness to your employer If your injury or illness developed gradually, report it as soon as you learn or believe it was caused by your job. Reporting promptly helps avoid problems and delays in receiving benefits, including medical care.

A Workers' Compensation claim must be made within six months of the date of injury or incident.

If there is a serious injury or illness, a death or a dangerous incident, you must report it to us immediately on 13 10 50 as an urgent investigation might be needed. Incidents can be notified 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 13 10 50.