Due to its centralized location between the Southeast hubs of Atlanta and Charlotte, South Carolina has become an important transportation region, and interstates 77, 26, and 85 all converge here. Unfortunately, thousands of South Carolinians are injured every year as a result of vehicle accidents. In fact, there were 1,046 fatal accidents in South Carolina in 2004, at a staggering cost of over $3 billion. Motorcycles accounted for 88 fatalities, and 86 pedestrians were killed.
These accidents can involve watercraft, automobiles, or trains and contribute to the millions of injuries and thousands of deaths resulting from avoidable accidents across the United States each year. Although many of the injuries that impact victims in the Palmetto State are relatively minor, others are tragic and can result in paralysis, brain and spinal cord injuries, or even death. Regardless of the severity of the accident, as a vigilant American you should always be aware of your legal rights and options. A South Carolina car accident lawyer can help you with your car accident lawsuit.
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If you've been hurt or know someone else who has, initiating legal action can help. Don't let varying statute of limitation laws (law time restrictions) impede or end your case before you win the compensation that you need and deserve. Call an experienced, knowledgeable South Carolina car accident lawyer today.
From the mountains to the low country, South Carolina is a state with a rich history and unique atmosphere filled with kind-hearted and welcoming people. The beautiful state that enjoys both mountains and beaches is one of the original 13 colonies and was the first to secede from the Union in the lead-up to the Civil War.
South Carolina is very small in area, but has a variety of regions that span across the state, starting with the upper part of the Piedmont near Greenville and Spartanburg known as the Foothills. This part of the Upcountry brushes up against the Blue Ridge Mountains and contains Sassafras Mountain, the state s highest point, as well as Table Rock State Park and Caesar's Head State Park. The Chattooga River, sandwiched between South Carolina and Georgia, is a whitewater rafting and kayaking destination that draws outdoor enthusiasts from all around.
The middle of the state is the called the Midlands region, where the capital of Columbia is located at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The city is the home of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, the NIT basketball champions for the last two years.
The state is perhaps best known for its miles of beautiful coastline, from the tourist and golf mecca of Myrtle Beach to the majestic sand dunes of the Lowcountry in Charleston and Hilton Head. The historical cities of Charleston and Savannah were major players during the Civil War, and the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter.
South Carolina is the home of a number of famous faces, including soul legend James Brown (born May 3, 1933 in Barnwell) Singer, singer Chubby Checker, boxer Joe Frazier, Kevin Garnett of the NBA s Minnesota Timberwolves, jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, former President Andrew Jackson, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, and baseball great 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson, among others.
A statute of limitations is a law that determines how long you have to file a lawsuit that varies depending on the state the suit is filed in. Generally, after this window of time dissolves, the person who has been wronged has missed the opening needed to file. Once the overdue is turned down by the statute of limitations, there is no chance of resurrecting it. Statutes of limitations were instituted in order to protect against such issues as indeterminable lengths of time for litigation and stagnant claims.
Statutes of limitations time restriction in the state of South Carolina stated in S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-510 et. seq.:
PERSONAL INJURY
South Carolina requires the injured party to file the personal injury claim within three years of the date of the injury. This cut-off point includes claims for the injuries caused by such concerns as car accidents and products liability.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Cases against healthcare providers in South Carolina must be filed within three years of the date that the injury occurred or three years after the victim discovers the injury, but never more than six years. In cases pertaining to the insertion of a foreign object into a victim, the limit is two years after discovery or three years after placement.
WRONGFUL DEATH
In most cases in South Carolina, a wrongful death legal action must be filed within three years of the date of death.
SPECIAL RULES FOR MINORS AND OTHER ISSUES
Except in those specific cases regarding medical malpractice or wrongful death, the time limit in South Carolina dissolves one year after the minor s 18th birthday.
The information provided by this page has been provided for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute for professional legal counsel on any individual circumstances. This information does not equate to legal advice and may fluctuate without prior notice.
If you've been forced to suffer as a victim of an accident on South Carolina highways or city roads or in lakes or other state waterways, you could possibly be entitled to financial compensation. Don't let varying statute of limitation laws frustrate or finish your case before you get the reparations that you need. Call an experienced, knowledgeable accident lawyer immediately. Don't let your rightful compensation slip away.
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