Statute of Limitations
- 3 years with Discovery Rule. (S.C. Code Ann. §15-3-530)
- Medical malpractice – 3 years with Discovery Rule, but no more than 6 years from date of occurrence. Foreign object cases are 2 years from discovery. The SOL for minors is tolled 7 years or 1 year after reaching majority, whichever is shorter. (S.C. Code Ann. §15-3-545)
Damages Cap
- Noneconomic damages for medical malpractice claims are limited to $350,000 for each claimant. No limit for economic or punitive damages. (S.C. Code Ann. §15-32-220)
Statute of Limitations
- 3 years with Discovery Rule. (S.C. Code Ann. §15-3-530)
- Medical malpractice resulting in death: 3 years. (S.C. Code Ann. §15-3-545)
Damages Cap
- None.
- Adult Protection (S.C. Code of Laws Title 43, Chapter 35)
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more information »About Jonathan Rosenfeld
Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Jonathan has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois and across the country. Jonathan’s reputation as an aggressive advocate for the…
