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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
South Carolina's personal injury SOL is 3 years (S.C. Code § 15-3-530). Elder abuse claims follow the same 3-year period. South Carolina's Medical Malpractice Reform Act (S.C. Code § 15-79-125) requires pre-suit mediation and an expert affidavit — consult local counsel on applicability.
3 years from date of injury
Exposure in South Carolina
Source: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 2024
Source: South Carolina Health Care Association, 2024
Source: SC Budget & Control Board Demographics Division, 2023