Preparing your case review…
Written By
People's Justice Legal Research Team
Statute of Limitations
South Carolina has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (S.C. Code § 15-3-530). The discovery rule applies in South Carolina for latent injury cases. South Carolina uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. South Carolina has a 13-year statute of repose for product liability claims. The District of South Carolina (Charleston/Columbia) is the primary federal venue for PowerPort cases.
3 years from discovery of injury (13-year repose)
South Carolina Data
Exposure in South Carolina
Source: National Cancer Institute, 2024
Source: S.C. Code § 15-3-530
Source: S.C. Code § 15-3-640
Medical Resources
Clinics & Specialists in South Carolina
Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina
Prisma Health Cancer Institute
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.
See details below.