Three years from the date of injury for most personal injury claims. One year for claims against government entities.
FAQs Category: Personal Injury
Case value depends on medical costs, lost wages, injury severity, permanence of disabilities, and available insurance coverage. Minor injuries average $10,000-$50,000. Severe injuries with permanent disability range from $100,000 to several million.
No. Personal injury lawyers work on contingency, meaning no fees unless you recover compensation. Fees typically range from 33-40% of your settlement or verdict.
About 90% of personal injury cases settle before trial. Cases go to trial when insurance companies refuse fair settlement offers.
You have three years from the accident date in South Carolina, but report claims to insurance within days and contact a lawyer within weeks to preserve evidence.