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Anyone living in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, or Myrtle Beach may request a confidential case assessment through GoFreeLegal.

Injuries at tourist destinations and disputes over property happen often here. Our service does not file complaints in South Carolina circuit court.

Legal snapshot

How South Carolina cases are often discussed

General information about injury and civil matters in South Carolina. This is not legal advice, and rules change.

  • Fault rule

    Modified comparative fault (51%)

    Reaching 51 percent fault can bar many injury recoveries. Coastal tourism and I-26 / I-85 traffic shape a large share of files.

  • Typical filing window

    Often discussed around 3 years

    Ranges vary by claim type. Confirm the date that applies to you with a participating attorney.

  • Auto system

    At-fault

    No-fault states often start with PIP benefits. At-fault states usually look first at who caused the wreck.

  • Where cases are heard

    Circuit Court, including Richland, Charleston, and Greenville Counties

    GoFreeLegal does not file cases or appear in these courts.

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Local context

How South Carolina law treats injury claims

South Carolina recognizes modified comparative fault. When your share of blame reaches 51 percent or higher, numerous injury claims could be denied. Beach tourism and heavy traffic along I-26 and I-85 generate a large share of local cases.

Injury lawsuits are generally filed within a three-year window. Suits against government entities might carry tighter deadlines. Confirm your own timeline with a South Carolina attorney.

Issues that often come up in South Carolina reviews

  • 01

    Tourist-area wrecks and premises

    Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head files often involve visitors, rental cars, and hotel or restaurant premises. Those defendants may be hard to reach after they leave the state.

  • 02

    Upstate interstates

    Greenville and the I-85 corridor produce commuter and truck wrecks. Columbia sits at the I-26 and I-20 crossroads. Fault arguments often start with speed and lookout.

  • 03

    Government notice

    Government claims can require faster notice than a three-year injury range. We do not file in South Carolina circuit court.

Case types

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Before you submit

Good to know in South Carolina

  • Ask a South Carolina attorney to confirm your date.
  • Visitor cases can involve extra insurers.
  • This page is general information, not legal advice.

This page is general information about South Carolina law, not legal advice from GoFreeLegal. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.