What Is a Car Accident Case in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Roden Law represents people injured in car accidents across the Myrtle Beach area and the Grand Strand — Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Surfside Beach, Conway, and Pawleys Island. Every case is handled on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing unless we win. Roden Law has recovered more than $300 million for […]
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Key Takeaways
If you were injured in a car accident in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, you generally have 3 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit (S.C. Code § 15-3-530). South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule — you can still recover as long as you are Modified — recover if less than 51% at fault, with your award reduced by your percentage of fault. There is no cap on compensatory damages in an ordinary South Carolina injury case. Roden Law represents Myrtle Beach injury victims on a contingency fee: the consultation is free and there is no fee unless we win.
Why Hire Car Accident Lawyers in Myrtle Beach?
Horry County recorded 11,109 collisions and 64 fatal collisions in 2023, the fourth-highest totals in South Carolina, and the Grand Strand’s seasonal surge means a large share involve visitors. That changes the analysis: the policies that matter are frequently out of state, and the at-fault driver may be gone within days.
We identify every applicable policy — including stacked uninsured and underinsured coverage — before an out-of-state adjuster values the claim, and we file where Horry County cases are heard, in Conway.
Serving all of South Carolina: see our statewide South Carolina Car Accident Lawyers page for South Carolina’s filing deadline, comparative-fault rule, and how these cases work across the state.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Myrtle Beach, SC
- Ensure safety and call 911. Move to a safe location if possible. Call emergency services to report the accident and request medical attention for anyone injured.
- Seek immediate medical attention. Even if injuries seem minor, get examined by a doctor. Some injuries — such as traumatic brain injuries or internal bleeding — may not show symptoms immediately.
- Document the scene. Take photos of all vehicles, injuries, road conditions, traffic signs, and any visible damage. Collect names and contact information from witnesses.
- Exchange information with all parties. Get the other driver's name, insurance information, license plate number, and driver's license number. Do not admit fault or apologize.
- Report the accident to police. South Carolina law requires accident reports when there are injuries or significant property damage. Request a copy of the police report.
- Notify your insurance company. Report the accident to your insurer promptly. Provide factual information only — do not speculate about fault or the extent of your injuries.
- Contact an experienced personal injury attorney. An attorney can protect your rights, handle communications with insurance companies, and help you pursue the full compensation you deserve. Roden Law offers free consultations — call today.
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Filing a Personal Injury Case in Myrtle Beach
Filing a personal injury case in the Myrtle Beach market means filing in Horry County Court of Common Pleas at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway, where civil complaints are submitted through South Carolina’s mandatory Tyler Odyssey e-filing system and most cases are routed to mediation before trial under SC ADR Rule 3.
The Grand Strand draws roughly 17–20 million visitors a year, and that seasonal surge reshapes the local crash picture: US-17 Business and Ocean Boulevard see heavy pedestrian and golf-cart traffic, while drivers choose between the slower, congested US-501 and the faster but higher-severity SC-22 Conway Bypass to reach the beach. Golf carts add a wrinkle unique to coastal SC — under S.C. Code § 56-2-100, a permitted cart may only operate in daylight, within four miles of the owner’s address, on roads posted 35 mph or less, by a licensed driver. Crashes outside those limits open the door to negligence-per-se and rental-property claims. Severe-injury victims are routed to Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach or stabilized at Tidelands Waccamaw in Murrells Inlet.
South Carolina applies a three-year statute of limitations under S.C. Code § 15-3-530, a 51% modified-comparative-fault bar, and allows stacking of UM/UIM coverage — often the largest recovery source when an out-of-state tourist is hit by a minimum-limits driver.
Do I Have a Car Accident Case in Myrtle Beach?
Most South Carolina car-accident cases are governed by ordinary negligence: you must prove the other driver owed a duty of care, breached it, caused your injuries, and that you suffered actual damages. Violating a Rule of the Road (SC-specific traffic statutes) supports a *negligence per se* theory and can be powerful evidence at trial. South Carolina’s comparative-fault rule bars recovery if you are 51% or more at fault, so insurers in Myrtle Beach routinely contest fault percentages. You have 3 years from the crash date to file (S.C. Code § 15-3-530) — missing the deadline forfeits your right to recover regardless of how strong the case is.
Types of Compensation in South Carolina Car Accident Cases
Neither South Carolina nor any neighboring state operates a no-fault auto system — recovery flows through the at-fault driver’s liability policy, with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) stacking as a critical secondary source when injuries exceed the at-fault driver’s minimum 25/50/25 limits. There is no statutory cap on noneconomic damages in ordinary auto cases in South Carolina, so pain-and-suffering, loss of enjoyment, and disfigurement recoveries are limited only by the evidence and the comparative-fault bar. Economic damages typically include past and future medicals, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and property damage.
Roden Law Car Accident Lawyers in Myrtle Beach, SC Results at a Glance
| $300M+ | Recovered for injured clients across Georgia and South Carolina |
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| 4.9 / 5.0 | Average client rating across hundreds of verified Google reviews from our six offices |
| 5,000+ | Cases successfully handled since 2013 |
| 62 years | Combined attorney experience across 5 office locations |
Source: Roden Law firm records and verified Google Business Profile reviews, updated August 2026.
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