Key Takeaways
If you were injured in a car accident in Florence, South Carolina, you generally have 3 years from the crash to file a claim under S.C. Code § 15-3-530, and you can still recover as long as you were 50% or less at fault. Florence is the crossroads of the Pee Dee — where I-95 and I-20 meet alongside US-301 and US-76 — so it sees a high volume of long-distance interstate crashes, and serious cases are typically handled at the Florence County Courthouse in the 12th Judicial Circuit. Roden Law does not have a Florence office, but our South Carolina car accident lawyers represent injured Pee Dee drivers across the entire state on a contingency fee — no fees unless we win.
If you or someone you love was hurt in a car accident in Florence, South Carolina, you may be coping with serious injuries from a high-speed interstate crash and an insurer that wants to minimize your claim. Roden Law’s South Carolina car accident lawyers represent injured drivers throughout the Pee Dee region — from the I-95/I-20 junction and the busy US-301/US-76 corridors to downtown Florence and the surrounding towns. We work on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing upfront and no legal fees unless we win your case.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Florence, SC?
In most cases you have 3 years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in South Carolina, under S.C. Code § 15-3-530. If a government vehicle or a defective road design contributed to your Florence crash, a shorter deadline applies under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act — generally 2 years (or 3 years if you file an optional verified claim). Interstate crashes often involve out-of-state drivers and trucking companies, so acting early to preserve evidence matters. See our explainer on the South Carolina statute of limitations.
What if I was partly at fault for the Florence crash?
South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover compensation as long as you were 50% or less at fault, but you are barred from recovery if you were 51% or more at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of blame. Insurers often try to assign extra blame to the injured driver to cut what they pay. Our attorneys push back — see how South Carolina comparative negligence works.
Which Florence roads see the most serious crashes?
Florence is the transportation hub of the Pee Dee, and that brings heavy traffic and serious wrecks. I-95 — the main East Coast interstate — crosses I-20 here, drawing long-distance truck and tourist traffic, much of it from out of state. Surface routes like US-301, US-76 (West Palmetto Street), and David H. McLeod Boulevard carry dense local traffic and frequent intersection collisions. High-speed interstate crashes near the I-95/I-20 interchange are among the most severe in the region.
Where are Florence car accident cases handled?
Personal injury lawsuits arising from a Florence crash are generally filed in the Florence County Courthouse, which sits in South Carolina’s 12th Judicial Circuit. Florence is also the medical anchor of the Pee Dee — MUSC Health Florence and McLeod Regional Medical Center run the trauma services that treat many serious crash victims from across the region. Roden Law handles the legal process so you can focus on recovering.
What should I do after a car accident in Florence?
Call 911 and report the crash, get medical attention even if you feel fine, photograph the scene and vehicles, and gather the other driver’s insurance information. Avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer before speaking with an attorney — this is especially important when an out-of-state trucking company or its insurer is involved. According to South Carolina law, you have time to file, but the strongest cases are built early.
Talk to a South Carolina car accident lawyer for free
Roden Law represents Florence and Pee Dee car accident victims even though our nearest offices are in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and North Charleston. A South Carolina car accident attorney will review your case at no cost, explain the deadline that applies to you, and deal with the insurance company on your behalf. There are no fees unless we win. Explore our car accident practice.
South Carolina Law That Affects Your Case
Filing Deadline (Statute of Limitations)
3 years
South Carolina generally gives injured people 3 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some claims — especially those against a government entity under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act — have shorter deadlines.
S.C. Code § 15-3-530
Modified Comparative Negligence
51% bar
Under South Carolina's modified comparative negligence rule, you can still recover compensation as long as you were less than 51% at fault. Your award is reduced by your share of fault — insurers often try to inflate it, and our attorneys push back.
Learn more: South Carolina statute of limitations · South Carolina comparative negligence · stacking UM/UIM coverage
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