Beaufort County is home to significant military installations, including MCAS Beaufort and Parris Island. Civilian employees who work directly for the federal government are covered by the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), not South Carolina workers’ compensation. However, private contractors working on military bases may be covered by South Carolina state workers’ comp, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), or (in limited cases) the Defense Base Act, depending on the nature of their work, contract, and employment classification. If you are injured while working in or around a Beaufort military facility, determining the correct system can be complex; an experienced attorney can help you identify the right coverage and file accordingly.