Any employee covered by the provisions of this title is authorized to file his claim under the laws of the state where he is hired, the state where he is injured, or the state where his employment is located. If an employee shall receive compensation or damages under the laws of any other state, nothing contained in this section shall be construed to permit a total compensation for the same injury greater than that provided in this title.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 72-121.1; 1974 (58) 2265; 1976 Act No. 532 Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 42 - Workers' Compensation
Chapter 15 - Notice Of Accident; Filing Of Claims; Medical Attention And Examination
Section 42-15-10. State law under which claim is authorized to be filed.
Section 42-15-20. Notice to employer of accident or repetitive trauma.
Section 42-15-40. Time for filing claim; filing by registered mail.
Section 42-15-50. Limitation of time on notice or claim of mentally incompetent person or minor.
Section 42-15-55. Appointment of guardian ad litem for minors or mentally incompetent persons.
Section 42-15-65. Compensation for damage to prosthetic device, eyeglasses, or hearing aid.
Section 42-15-70. Liability of employer for medical treatment; effect of malpractice.
Section 42-15-90. Fees of attorneys and physicians and hospital charges approved by commission.