South Carolina Personal Injury Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced South Carolina personal injury attorneys who understand the state’s 51% comparative fault bar, the South Carolina Tort Claims Act caps, and the unique procedural realities of South Carolina Circuit Court.

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How we match your South Carolina personal injury case

When you submit a South Carolina personal injury matter, 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 personal injury matter needs someone who handles personal injury work day to day, not a generalist. 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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Exhibit A

What happens with a personal injury claim in South Carolina

Day 0
It happens.
Get medical care and keep every record — photos, names, the report number. In South Carolina, what you document now is what your claim is built on.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A South Carolina personal injury attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
Your attorney builds the file.
Reports, medical records, witnesses, camera footage, insurance policies. This is the part insurers hope you skip.
Months 1–6
Demand and negotiation.
Your attorney sends a demand and negotiates with the insurer. South Carolina’s fault rule matters here — Modified comparative fault, 51% bar (S.C. Code § 15-38-15) — no recovery if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants.
Before the 3-year deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
South Carolina gives 3 years from the date it happened. Filing keeps your leverage; missing it ends the claim.
Resolution
Settlement or verdict.
You pay nothing along the way. The fee — typically 33% — comes only out of what’s recovered. If nothing is recovered, you owe nothing.

Statute of Limitations: 3 years
3 years from the date of injury (S.C. Code § 15-3-530)
Fault Rule: 51%
Modified comparative fault, 51% bar (S.C. Code § 15-38-15) — no recovery if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants
Damages Cap: No cap
No general cap on compensatory damages in standard PI. South Carolina Tort Claims Act caps state/local damages at $300,000 per claim / $600,000 per occurrence under § 15-78-120.
Government-Claim Notice: Tort Claims
South Carolina Tort Claims Act: 2-year SOL with verified claim filing under § 15-78-80 and statutory procedures.
Joint and Several Liability: 50%
Modified — defendants more than 50% at fault are jointly liable; less than 50% are severally liable (S.C. Code § 15-38-15).
Typical attorney fee: 33%
33%–40% contingency — no fee unless you win

South Carolina applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar under S.C. Code § 15-38-15 — recovery is barred if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants. The standard PI SOL is three years under S.C. Code § 15-3-530. The South Carolina Tort Claims Act (S.C. Code § 15-78-10 et seq.) caps damages against the State and political subdivisions at $300,000 per claim / $600,000 per occurrence under § 15-78-120, with strict procedural rules. South Carolina’s coastal tourism economy and the I-95 trucking corridor generate distinctive case profiles.

Exhibit B

When to call a personal injury attorney in South Carolina

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Exhibit C

Personal Injury cases we take in South Carolina

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Slip and fall on premises

South Carolina premises liability turns on actual or constructive notice. Coastal hotel and resort cases are a major category.

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Exhibit D

How much do South Carolina personal injury attorneys cost?

Sample settlement statement

South Carolina · Personal Injury

Recovery$100,000

Attorney fee · 33%− $33,000

Case costs (advanced by firm)repaid at the end

To you$67,000

Due today$0

Try a different recovery$100,000

$5,000$3,000,000

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

Most South Carolina personal injury attorneys work on contingency: the fee is a share of what they recover, and nothing if they don’t.

Personal injury attorneys in South Carolina work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. South Carolina’s SCTCA framework and modified comparative fault require careful case planning. Case expenses are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

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Exhibit E

What your South Carolina personal injury compensation can include

A South Carolina personal injury recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and out-of-pocket costs — uncapped in standard PI cases. State and political subdivision claims subject to SCTCA caps.

DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Exhibit F

South Carolina personal injury questions, answered

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Three years from the date of injury under S.C. Code § 15-3-530. Wrongful death is three years under § 15-3-530. South Carolina Tort Claims Act claims have a 2-year SOL under § 15-78-110 with verified claim procedures.

Under S.C. Code § 15-38-15, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants you recover nothing. Modified joint-and-several at the 50% threshold.

Auto, truck, and motorcycle crashes (including substantial I-95 corridor volume); slip-and-falls; coastal hotel and resort injuries; dog bites (strict liability under S.C. Code § 47-3-110); defective products; medical malpractice; nursing home neglect; premises liability; negligent security; workplace third-party claims; recreational injuries (beach, Lake Murray, Greenville-area hiking); and wrongful death.

You look at your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, homeowner’s or commercial policies, and any vicarious-liability defendants. South Carolina requires UM coverage and offers UIM with written rejection rules.

Most settle, but Richland, Charleston, and Horry county juries return real verdicts when liability is clear. Defense insurers know which firms try cases.

The South Carolina Tort Claims Act applies. You must file a verified claim under § 15-78-80 within the 2-year SOL under § 15-78-110, and damages are capped at $300K per claim / $600K per occurrence under § 15-78-120.

South Carolina personal injury attorneys typically take cases on a contingency basis — no upfront cost, and they’re paid a percentage of the recovery only if they win. Typical fees range from 33% to 40% depending on whether the case settles or goes to trial. Case expenses are normally advanced by the firm.

Personal Injury attorneys by city in South Carolina

Same South Carolina rules and the same attorneys — with what’s local to each city.

Other case types in South Carolina

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Animal Incident attorneysSC holds dog owners strictly liable — the owner pays for an unprovoked bite with no need to prove the dog had bitten before.

Business Dispute attorneysSC enforces reasonable non-competes — and the state courts apply a well-defined reasonableness test.

Car Accident attorneysSC is a fault state with a 51% fault bar — and minimum auto liability of $25K/$50K leaves many crashes underinsured.

Consumer Protection attorneysThe SC Unfair Trade Practices Act lets consumers recover triple damages plus attorney fees for willful violations.

Criminal Defense attorneysSC’s sentencing structure, plus three-strikes enhancements, make plea positioning critical from day one.

Defective Product attorneysSC recognizes strict products liability — and its products liability law follows the widely used national standard.

Employment attorneysSC follows federal Title VII as the primary employment-discrimination framework — the state human affairs commission handles charges, and the state is right-to-work.

Family Law attorneysSC is an equitable-distribution state — and state law lists 15 factors governing property division, with adultery as a relevant ground.

Immigration attorneysSC has immigration court in Charlotte (NC, serves SC) — and growing immigrant populations in Greenville, Columbia, and the Lowcountry drive case volume.

Lemon Law attorneysThe SC Lemon Law covers new vehicles within 1 year/12,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays your attorney fees if you win.

Medical Malpractice attorneysSC med-mal requires a Notice of Intent and an expert affidavit before filing — with strict 90-day notice rules.

Slip and Fall attorneysSC premises liability turns on notice and the invitee/licensee/trespasser classification — with the state Supreme Court framing the modern analysis.

Social Security Disability attorneysSC disability hearing offices in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston process moderate volumes — and Fourth Circuit federal precedent shapes review.

Workers’ Compensation attorneysSC workers’ comp runs through the state Workers’ Compensation Commission — and wage benefits are two-thirds of your average weekly wage.

South Carolina Personal Injury Attorneys

How we match your South Carolina personal injury case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with a personal injury claim in South Carolina

It happens.

Tell us what happened.

Your attorney builds the file.

Demand and negotiation.

Suit is filed if it has to be.

Settlement or verdict.

When to call a personal injury attorney in South Carolina

Personal Injury cases we take in South Carolina

Slip and fall on premises

Dog bites

Medical malpractice intersection

Product liability

Premises negligence at retailers

Workplace injuries (third-party claims)

School and daycare injuries

Recreational injuries (coast, hiking, water)

Negligent security / assault on premises

Nursing home neglect and abuse

Wrongful death

Catastrophic injury and traumatic brain injury

How much do South Carolina personal injury attorneys cost?

What your South Carolina personal injury compensation can include

Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Non-Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Punitive Damages (Capped)

Loss of Consortium

Wrongful Death

Survival Action

South Carolina personal injury questions, answered

Personal Injury attorneys by city in South Carolina

Other case types in South Carolina

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