Accident & injury help in South Carolina

For most personal injury claims in South Carolina, you generally have 3 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit, and wrongful death claims carry the same 3-year deadline. Certain facts can shorten or change that window, so it is wise not to wait. FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent South Carolina attorney who can confirm the exact deadline for your situation.

Often, yes. South Carolina uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar, which means you can recover as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, though your award is reduced by your share of the blame. If you are found 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover. Because that line matters so much, we can match you with an independent attorney who can assess how fault might be assigned in your case.

Out-of-state drivers are common on South Carolina's coastal routes near Charleston and Myrtle Beach, and an accident with one can add insurance and jurisdiction questions to your claim. Your case is still generally handled under South Carolina law and its Circuit Courts (Courts of Common Pleas). An independent South Carolina attorney can help sort out which insurer is responsible, and FaultFreeClaims can connect you with one for free.

No. South Carolina is an at-fault state and does not use a no-fault system, so there is no required Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage as there is in some states. That generally means the at-fault driver's insurance is looked to for your accident-related losses. To understand how coverage applies to your specific accident, we can refer you to an independent South Carolina attorney at no cost.

No. Getting connected with an attorney through FaultFreeClaims is free and comes with no obligation. We are not a law firm — we connect you with independent, licensed attorneys.