Car Accident Lawsuit in South Carolina

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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

Clinics & Specialists in South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) — Level I Trauma Center

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