Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) Workers Comp Settlement in South Carolina (2026 Estimate)
A plain-language estimate based on South Carolina benefit rates and typical case outcomes for this injury type.
Estimated Settlement Range
$5,300 – $16,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in South Carolina.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Here's the math: South Carolina's benefit rate and cap, combined with how Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claims typically resolve.
South Carolina pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1134/week. For a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 8 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.0x–3.0x. See the full methodology for where this range comes from and what it doesn't include.
Here's the actual math: on a $1,000 average weekly wage, South Carolina's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 8-week recovery window for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim), that's $5,334 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.0x–3.0x range is what produces the $5,300–$16,000 estimate above. Your own number will differ based on your real wage — use the calculator on the homepage to plug in your actual figure.
What This Estimate Doesn't Account For
This is a starting range, not a final number. It doesn't account for your specific impairment rating, whether the insurer disputes the claim, or future medical costs tied to the injury.
Most Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claims resolve without surgery, which is part of why this range sits where it does — a surgical case, when it happens, is the exception rather than the pattern.
About Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) Claims
PTSD and other stress-related claims are compensable in a growing number of states, but the bar for proving the connection to a specific workplace event is generally higher than for a physical injury.
Common causes: Workplace trauma, harassment, first-responder incidents
Surgery likelihood: low
For a deeper look at what specifically drives severity and impairment ratings for this injury — not just how it's calculated in South Carolina — see the full Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
South Carolina Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 7 days
- Filing deadline: 730 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 33.3%
- State agency: South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit to file a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the filing deadline is 730 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide for tolling rules and what happens if you miss it.
Should I hire an attorney for my Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) workers comp claim?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 33.3% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What's the average settlement for a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim in South Carolina?
Estimated range for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) in South Carolina: $5,300–$16,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.