Amends South Carolina workers' compensation law to clarify notice requirements for third-party actions.

This bill amends South Carolina's workers' compensation law to clarify the notice requirements for filing a third-party action. It specifies that failure to notify the Workers' Compensation Commission, the employer, and the carrier does not constitute an election of remedy. It also outlines the conditions under which the carrier can assign the right of action to the injured employee or their dependents. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Amends South Carolina workers' compensation law to clarify notice requirements for third-party actions.

This bill amends South Carolina's workers' compensation law to clarify the notice requirements for filing a third-party action. It specifies that failure to notify the Workers' Compensation Commission, the employer, and the carrier does not constitute an election of remedy. It also outlines the conditions under which the carrier can assign the right of action to the injured employee or their dependents. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.