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Statute of Limitations
South Carolina: 3 years from date of death
3 years from date of death
Where to File in South Carolina
South Carolina Code § 15-51-10 governs wrongful death claims with a 3-year statute of limitations. South Carolina imposes no cap on wrongful death damages in most cases. Richland County Court of Common Pleas (Columbia) and Charleston County Court of Common Pleas handle the highest volumes of South Carolina wrongful death filings. South Carolina's automotive manufacturing sector (BMW, Volvo, Mercedes), port activity at Charleston, and major interstate corridors generate vehicle accident and workplace wrongful death cases.
Exposure in South Carolina
Source: S.C. Code § 15-51-10
Source: S.C. Code § 15-51-10