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South Carolina bars recovery if you’re more than half at fault, and claims against government agencies follow their own rules and caps.

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  1. 01Animal IncidentSC holds dog owners strictly liable — the owner pays for an unprovoked bite with no need to prove the dog had bitten before.
  2. 02Business DisputeSC enforces reasonable non-competes — and the state courts apply a well-defined reasonableness test.
  3. 03Car AccidentSC is a fault state with a 51% fault bar — and minimum auto liability of $25K/$50K leaves many crashes underinsured.
  4. 04Consumer ProtectionThe SC Unfair Trade Practices Act lets consumers recover triple damages plus attorney fees for willful violations.
  5. 05Criminal DefenseSC’s sentencing structure, plus three-strikes enhancements, make plea positioning critical from day one.
  6. 06Defective ProductSC recognizes strict products liability — and its products liability law follows the widely used national standard.
  7. 07EmploymentSC follows federal Title VII as the primary employment-discrimination framework — the state human affairs commission handles charges, and the state is right-to-work.
  8. 08Family LawSC is an equitable-distribution state — and state law lists 15 factors governing property division, with adultery as a relevant ground.
  9. 09ImmigrationSC has immigration court in Charlotte (NC, serves SC) — and growing immigrant populations in Greenville, Columbia, and the Lowcountry drive case volume.
  10. 10Lemon LawThe SC Lemon Law covers new vehicles within 1 year/12,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays your attorney fees if you win.
  11. 11Medical MalpracticeSC med-mal requires a Notice of Intent and an expert affidavit before filing — with strict 90-day notice rules.
  12. 12Personal InjuryA three-year filing deadline and a 51% fault bar frame every SC injury case.
  13. 13Slip and FallSC premises liability turns on notice and the invitee/licensee/trespasser classification — with the state Supreme Court framing the modern analysis.
  14. 14Social Security DisabilitySC disability hearing offices in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston process moderate volumes — and Fourth Circuit federal precedent shapes review.
  15. 15Workers’ CompensationSC workers’ comp runs through the state Workers’ Compensation Commission — and wage benefits are two-thirds of your average weekly wage.

Why You Need an Attorney in South Carolina

South Carolina bars recovery if you’re more than half at fault, and gives you three years to bring most injury claims. Claims against government entities are capped and follow their own rules. Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville courts each have their own culture. A South Carolina attorney knows the room.

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How we match your case in South Carolina

When you submit a case in South Carolina, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A workers’ comp claim, a truck crash and a green-card petition call for different specialists. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under South Carolina law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in South Carolina who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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Common questions about South Carolina attorneys

Three years from the date of injury for most negligence claims. Claims against governmental entities have a two-year deadline and require a verified Notice of Claim under the state Tort Claims Act. Medical malpractice has a three-year deadline with an absolute six-year cutoff.
South Carolina’s Tort Claims Act caps recoveries against governmental entities at $300,000 per person and $600,000 per occurrence. It also waives the government’s immunity only for specific listed exceptions and bars certain types of claims entirely. A verified Notice of Claim is required, and procedural deadlines are strict. The Act applies to state agencies, counties, municipalities, and special-purpose districts.
South Carolina adopted modified comparative fault in 1991. You can recover only if your fault is 50% or less. At 51% or more, you recover nothing. The jury assigns percentages to each party, and your damages are reduced by your share. SC plaintiff’s counsel often spend as much time on fault apportionment as on damages because crossing the 50% line is case-ending.
South Carolina med-mal plaintiffs must file a Notice of Intent at least 90 days before filing the lawsuit, including an expert affidavit attesting to the merit of the claim. The Notice triggers mandatory pre-suit mediation. The requirements are designed to screen weak cases at an early stage — and missing them is typically fatal to the case.
SC workers’ comp runs through the state Workers’ Compensation Commission. You file a claim form, attend a hearing before a single Commissioner, and can appeal to the full Commission. Income benefits are two-thirds of your average weekly wage up to a state maximum. The state has a Second Injury Fund (currently being phased out) covering pre-existing-disability components. Medical treatment is typically employer-directed.

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