Workers’ compensation in South Carolina usually still covers injured workers even if they contributed to the accident. The system operates without requiring proof of fault in most situations. With a few exceptions, as long as the injury occurred during work duties, workers’ compensation benefits usually still apply. However, fault can become important in a third-party claim. If another company, contractor, or equipment manufacturer caused an accident, their level of negligence may affect the amount of compensation recoverable in a personal injury lawsuit.