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South Carolina Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in South Carolina. Find attorneys who understand South Carolina law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
South Carolina uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. If you are 51% or more at fault,...
Damage Caps
Yes
South Carolina caps punitive damages at the greater of 3 times compensatory dama...
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South Carolina uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
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South Carolina Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
South Carolina Fault System
South Carolina uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. If you are 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover any damages. Below 51%, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under South Carolina's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Nelson v. Concrete Supply Co., 303 S.C. 243 (1991)
South Carolina Damage Caps
South Carolina caps punitive damages at the greater of 3 times compensatory damages or $500,000. There are no caps on compensatory damages in truck accident cases.
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