Personal Injury Lawyers
in South Carolina

In South Carolina, you generally have 3 years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under S.C. Code § 15-3-530. This applies to most accident-related claims including car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, and premises liability. Workers' compensation claims must be reported within 90 days and filed within 2 years under S.C. Code § 42-15-20. Medical malpractice claims follow a 3-year discovery rule with a 6-year statute of repose under S.C. Code § 15-3-545, and South Carolina requires a pre-suit Notice of Intent to File Suit. Missing any of these deadlines will bar your claim.

South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can recover damages as long as your fault is less than 51% — meaning you must be 50% or less at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if you are found 30% at fault and your damages total $200,000, you would receive $140,000. If you are 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover anything. Insurance companies aggressively attempt to shift blame onto claimants to reduce their exposure, so having an experienced attorney to protect your interests is essential.

Roden Law represents injured clients throughout South Carolina in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workers' compensation, dog bites, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, maritime injuries, product liability, boating accidents, burn injuries, construction accidents, nursing home abuse, premises liability, and pedestrian accidents. With offices in Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach, we serve clients from the Lowcountry to the Midlands to the Grand Strand, and have recovered over $250 million for our clients.

Roden Law has three offices in South Carolina. Our Charleston office is at 127 King Street, Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29401, reachable at (843) 790-8999. Our Columbia office is at 1545 Sumter St., Suite B, Columbia, SC 29201, at (803) 219-2816. Our Myrtle Beach area office is at 631 Bellamy Ave., Suite C-B, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, at (843) 612-1980. Together, these three offices serve communities across South Carolina, and all offer free, no-obligation consultations.

At Roden Law, every personal injury case in South Carolina is handled on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs, no hourly rates, and no retainers. We only get paid if we win your case — our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover on your behalf. If we do not recover anything, you owe us nothing. This arrangement means there is absolutely no financial risk to hiring experienced legal representation after an injury.

After an accident in South Carolina, prioritize your safety and health — seek medical attention immediately, even if your injuries seem minor. Call 911 to report the incident and request a police report. Document the scene with photos and video, exchange information with other parties, and gather witness contact details. Report the accident to your insurance company but do not provide recorded statements or accept settlement offers without first consulting an attorney. Contact Roden Law for a free consultation — call (843) 790-8999 (Charleston), (803) 219-2816 (Columbia), or (843) 612-1980 (Myrtle Beach).

You are not required to hire a lawyer, but having experienced representation typically results in significantly higher compensation — even after attorney fees are deducted. Insurance companies employ teams of adjusters, investigators, and defense attorneys whose sole job is to minimize what they pay you. A personal injury lawyer handles negotiations, preserves and gathers evidence, retains medical and economic experts, and prepares your case for trial if the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation. Roden Law provides free consultations so you can make an informed decision about your case.

South Carolina does not have a statutory formula for calculating pain and suffering. Juries evaluate these damages based on the nature and extent of your injuries, the severity and duration of your physical pain, the impact on your daily activities and lifestyle, emotional and psychological effects including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, loss of enjoyment of life, and whether your injuries are permanent. Attorneys may use multiplier or per diem methods during settlement negotiations, but ultimately the amount is determined by the unique circumstances of your case. South Carolina does not impose a cap on pain and suffering damages in most personal injury cases, although punitive damages are subject to certain limits.