States require plaintiffs to file a lawsuit within a designated deadline to resolve claims in a timely fashion and while evidence is still available. South Carolina law requires that any lawsuit for recovery after a brain injury is filed within three years of the date of the injury. The window of time to file a lawsuit will pass quickly, so be sure to engage an attorney early in the process.
For a workers’ compensation claim, you should immediately notify your employer that you sustained an injury on the job. The injury must be reported within 90 days, but you have two years to file a claim for benefits.