South Carolina · Uber and Lyft assault
Uber and Lyft assault claims in South Carolina
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| Filing deadline | 6 years from date of assault (minority tolling applies)S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-555 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in South Carolina?
South Carolina civil SOL for sexual assault: 6 years from date of assault (S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-555). Minority tolling applies. South Carolina's 6-year period is more protective than many neighboring states. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-555
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
South Carolina provides a 6-year civil statute of limitations for sexual assault claims under S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-555. Charleston and Columbia are the primary rideshare markets. South Carolina does not require fingerprint-based background checks for rideshare drivers. The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) provides statewide advocacy.
Medical facilities in South Carolina
MUSC Health — SANE Program
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA)
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Uber and Lyft assault overview. This page covers the local information available for South Carolina.
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- S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-555