South Carolina Status Report and Compensation Report for Workers' Compensation

How Long Does an Employer Have to Report an Accident? As with an employee notifying the employer of an accident, the employer should act as soon as possible in notifying the state's workers comp board.The minimum charge is typically $100, but missed or late reporting can result in a $2,500 fine in California.

You may be wondering what the odds of winning a workers' comp case really are. If you're looking for an easy answer, we can reassure you that only 7 percent of workers' comp claims are denied and only 5 percent of the total cases even go to a trial. The vast majority are settled out of court.

In most states, the employer or insurance company must decide whether you're eligible for workers' comp benefits promptly or within a reasonable time period. Some states also have strict deadlines for approving or denying a claimoften between 14 and 30 days.

The Workers' Compensation Act in South Carolina provides that if an employee suffers injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, that individual is entitled to recover medical expenses, temporary total compensation for lost time, and permanent disability benefits if he/she suffered any permanent

In most states, the employer or insurance company must decide whether you're eligible for workers' comp benefits promptly or within a reasonable time period. Some states also have strict deadlines for approving or denying a claimoften between 14 and 30 days.

When Does Workers' Compensation Start Paying? You are supposed to receive your first Workers' Compensation check within 21 days of telling your employer about your work-related injury.

Insurance companies are supposed to pay your workers' compensation check at the same frequency you get your normal wages. If you are paid weekly, you should get your workers' compensation check every week. The same goes for claimants on a bi-weekly pay schedule.

You are entitled to compensation at the rate of 66 2/3 percent of your average weekly wage based on the four quarters prior to your injury, but no more than the maximum average weekly wage determined each year by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.

Generally, it should take a week or two to get the settlement agreement to your attorney from the other side. When everyone has signed, your settlement must be approved by a Workers' Compensation judge, which can take up to two weeks. Once it is approved, an insurance company has up to 30 days to mail your check.