What is this website?
This website is a lawyer advertising and referral resource focused on Greenville, South Carolina. It is not a law firm, does not give legal advice, and does not represent clients in court.
Does submitting the form hire a lawyer or create an attorney-client relationship?
No. Sending the form is a request that your information be considered for a consultation. A participating licensed South Carolina attorney who reviews the request decides whether to contact you and whether to accept a matter. No attorney-client relationship is created by visiting this site or submitting the form.
How long do many personal injury cases have to be filed in South Carolina?
Many actions for injury to the person must be commenced within three years under S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5). Section 15-3-535 generally requires those actions (except actions under § 15-3-545) to be commenced within three years after the person knew, or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known, that they had a cause of action. Other matters have different rules. Official text is published at scstatehouse.gov, Title 15, Chapter 3. Only a licensed attorney who reviews your facts can assess a deadline that applies to you.
What if I was partly at fault?
South Carolina follows modified comparative negligence. In Nelson v. Concrete Supply Co., 303 S.C. 243, 399 S.E.2d 783 (1991), the South Carolina Supreme Court held that a plaintiff may recover if the plaintiff’s negligence is not greater than that of the defendant, with the recovery reduced by the plaintiff’s percentage of fault. Apportionment among defendants is also addressed in S.C. Code Ann. § 15-38-15. This site cannot predict how those rules would apply to a particular incident.
What if I was hurt at work?
Workers’ compensation under Title 42 is a different system from a civil personal-injury lawsuit. Claims against a participating employer are often exclusive under S.C. Code Ann. § 42-1-540, with a statutory proviso about certain subcontractor situations. Third-party claims may still exist under §§ 42-1-550 and 42-1-560. Notice and filing periods with the Commission (including general 90-day notice and two-year filing rules in §§ 42-15-20 and 42-15-40) are not the same as the civil three-year period. See the workplace injury page and wcc.sc.gov.
What if a family member died?
South Carolina provides a wrongful death action in S.C. Code Ann. § 15-51-10, brought by a personal representative for statutory beneficiaries under § 15-51-20. Section 15-3-530(6) generally requires such an action to be commenced within three years, beginning on the date of death. Settlements generally require court approval under §§ 15-51-41 and 15-51-42.
Do you take phone calls?
This site collects written consultation requests only. There is no phone line or call-tracking number on this website.
Where can I find courts and hospitals in Greenville?
The Greenville, SC injury resources page lists verified courts, hospitals, and agencies with official source links.
What if my injury was in a car or other vehicle crash?
This site focuses on non-vehicle personal injury matters. For car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, pedestrian, and uninsured-motorist matters, see the vehicle accidents overview, which links to the related site at caraccidentlawyergreenville.com.
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