Car Accident Lawyers in South Carolina

Find Accident and Injury Lawyers in South Carolina

South Carolina sees thousands of injury claims each year from car crashes, workplace accidents, dangerous property conditions, and more. The state follows its own set of liability rules that directly affect how much compensation you can recover. Knowing these rules before you file a claim gives you a real advantage.

South Carolina Injury Laws

South Carolina gives you three years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit in most accident and injury cases. Miss that deadline and the court will almost certainly throw out your claim, regardless of how strong it is.

The state uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar. If you're found to be 51% or more at fault for the accident, you recover nothing. If your share of fault is 50% or less, your compensation gets reduced by your percentage of blame. For example, being 20% at fault on a $100,000 claim means you'd receive $80,000.

South Carolina does not cap compensatory damages in most injury cases. However, punitive damages are generally capped at the greater of three times the compensatory damages or $500,000. Wrongful death claims must be filed within three years as well, and only certain family members or estate representatives can bring them.

When to Contact a Lawyer in South Carolina

• You were seriously hurt in a car or truck accident and the insurance company is pressuring you to accept a quick settlement.
• You suffered a workplace injury and your workers' compensation claim was denied or disputed by your employer's insurer.
• A loved one died due to someone else's negligence and you need to file a wrongful death action within the statute of limitations.
• You were injured in a slip and fall on someone else's property and the property owner denies responsibility.

Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Injury Claims

Does South Carolina require uninsured motorist coverage?

Yes. South Carolina law requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist coverage with every auto policy. You must reject it in writing if you don't want it. This coverage protects you if you're hit by a driver with no insurance or not enough insurance to cover your losses.

Can I still recover damages if I was partially at fault in South Carolina?

You can, as long as your share of fault stays at 50% or below. Once a jury assigns you 51% or more of the blame, you lose the right to any recovery. Your award is reduced proportionally by whatever percentage of fault is assigned to you.