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Statute of Limitations
South Dakota personal injury SOL: 3 years (SDCL § 15-2-14). Minor tolling: SOL tolled until age 18, then 3-year SOL runs — child's claim expires at age 21 (SDCL § 26-2-4). Wrongful death: 3 years from death (SDCL § 21-5-2). South Dakota follows modified comparative fault — 51% bar. Discovery rule recognized.
Age 21 for surviving minor's personal injury claim; 3 years from death for wrongful death
South Dakota Data
Exposure in South Dakota
Source: Sanford Health
Source: March of Dimes, 2024
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