What happens if my Columbia, SC employer didn’t have workers’ compensation insurance?

By Sami

If your employer was legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance and failed to do so, you still have options. South Carolina maintains the Uninsured Employers’ Fund, which provides a mechanism for workers injured by uninsured employers to obtain compensation. Additionally, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit directly against your uninsured employer, a right that workers covered by valid workers’ comp typically do not have. You should also file a complaint with the SC Workers’ Compensation Commission. Our Columbia attorneys can help you understand all available avenues for recovery.