Generally, you will have three years to file a lawsuit in South Carolina for a personal injury action (car accident, pedestrian accident, wrongful death, dog bite, etc.) However, there are certain cases where the statute of limitations is less than three years, so it is very important that neither you nor your lawyer wait until the last hour to address the issue of whether or not to file a lawsuit for your case.   In my office, we will not accept a case that is closing in on the statute of limitations. It is very important to start preparing for a possible lawsuit early on in order to ensure that all evidence is gathered and preserved in the event that a settlement cannot be reached and filing a lawsuit is necessary.   If you have an accident or injury question you need answered,  click here and type FAQ along with your question.  We will answer your question online AND email you the answer! If you need to speak with a qualified personal injury attorney just call our office at 843-277-6061 to schedule a FREE case evaluation.

What is the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit for an accident in South Carolina?

 

A: Generally, you will have three years to file a lawsuit in South Carolina for a personal injury action (car accident, pedestrian accident, wrongful death, dog bite, etc.) However, there are certain cases where the statute of limitations is less than three years, so it is very important that neither you nor your lawyer wait until the last hour to address the issue of whether or not to file a lawsuit for your case.

In my office, we will not accept a case that is closing in on the statute of limitations. It is very important to start preparing for a possible lawsuit early on in order to ensure that all evidence is gathered and preserved in the event that a settlement cannot be reached and filing a lawsuit is necessary.

If you have an accident or injury question you need answered, click here and type FAQ along with your question. We will answer your question online AND email you the answer! If you need to speak with a qualified personal injury attorney just call our office at 843-277-6061 to schedule a FREE case evaluation.


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North Area Office
103 Laurel Avenue
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211

Headquarters- Personal Injury & Auto Accident Law Firm

Mt. Pleasant Office
222 W. Coleman Blvd., Suite 124
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211

By Appointment Only

Charleston Office
1643B Savannah Highway
Suite 160
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211

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Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Columbia, SC 29209
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Phone: (803) 250-1030
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