Truck Accident Lawyers in South Carolina
Independently reviewed truck accident attorneys across Goose Creek, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Columbia. 17 firms reviewed, with verified data from the State Bar of South Carolina, Google Maps, and our editorial methodology.
South Carolina sits on I-95 (Northeast Corridor extension) and I-26 (Charleston to Tennessee). The Port of Charleston is a major Atlantic container port driving substantial commercial truck activity.
South Carolina truck accident law — key points
Three legal questions affect almost every truck accident case in South Carolina. Each is governed by a public statute we link below — you can verify everything.
Statute of limitations
3 years for personal injury
3 years for wrongful death
Three years from date of injury for personal injury and wrongful death.
Full South Carolina SOL guide — exceptions, gov claims, more →
Comparative negligence rule
Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
South Carolina uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar (Nelson v. Concrete Supply Co., 1991). Plaintiff can recover only if her fault is 50% or less.
Damages caps
No cap on compensatory damages
No statutory cap on compensatory damages in standard truck cases. Punitive damages capped at greater of 3× compensatory or $500K (S.C. Code § 15-32-530).
Top 5 truck accident law firms in South Carolina
Sorted by our editorial score. Each firm has been reviewed with our public methodology and verified across multiple data sources. Click any firm to see the full side-by-side comparison.
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Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, PC
Google ★ 5 · 1,477 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Myrtle Beach personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 2
Goings Law Firm, LLC
Google ★ 5 · 799 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Columbia personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 3
Jeffcoat Injury and Car Accident Lawyers
Google ★ 5 · 2,456 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Columbia personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 4
Morris Law, LLC - Myrtle Beach Accident and Injury Lawyers
Google ★ 5 · 169 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Myrtle Beach personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 5
Sansbury Law Firm, LLC
Google ★ 5 · 248 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Myrtle Beach personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources →
Looking for firms in a specific city? Goose Creek, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Columbia.
South Carolina truck accident guides
Deadline
Statute of limitations
3-year deadline, tolling exceptions, government claim deadlines.
Action guide
What to do after a truck accident in South Carolina
24-hour, 7-day, 30-day checklists. What to never do. State-specific warnings.
Settlement data
Average settlement amounts in South Carolina
Typical ranges by injury severity, calibrated to South Carolina jury tradition and damages caps.
Fault rules
South Carolina comparative negligence explained
How South Carolina divides fault, with recovery examples at every fault percentage.
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States with similar laws to South Carolina
Same comparative-fault rule (modified-51): Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey.