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Personal Injury Laws in South Carolina

Key rules and deadlines for injury claims in South Carolina. All calculators below are pre-filled for your state.

Filing Deadline (General PI)

3 Years

From the date of accident for most injury types.

Negligence Rule

Modified (51% Rule)

Modified Comparative (51% Rule) — barred if 51%+ at fault

Non-Economic Damages Cap

No Cap

South Carolina does not cap non-economic damages for general personal injury claims.

Dog Bite Law

Strict Liability

Owner is liable regardless of prior knowledge of aggression.

Calculators Pre-Filled for South Carolina

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