Asbestos / Mesothelioma Lawsuit in South Carolina

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Statute of Limitations

South Carolina Code § 15-3-530 provides a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims with the discovery rule from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. South Carolina uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. Charleston County Circuit Court handles Lowcountry shipyard asbestos cases.

3 years from diagnosis

South Carolina Data

Exposure in South Carolina

Source: South Carolina Central Cancer Registry 2024

Source: NIOSH South Carolina Occupational Data

Source: S.C. Code § 15-3-530

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in South Carolina

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center — Thoracic Oncology

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