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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
3-year statute of limitations for personal injury under SC Code § 15-3-530. South Carolina uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar, blocking recovery if the plaintiff is 50% or more at fault for the accident.
3 years from accident date
South Carolina Data
Exposure in South Carolina
Source: South Carolina Department of Public Safety
Source: SC Bar Association / Insurance Data
Source: NHTSA FARS Database
Medical Resources