The timeframe for the statute of limitations in South Carolina typically begins the moment the injury occurs. However, if the victim doesn’t discover the injury until later, that’s when the timeframe actually begins.
For example, if the victim doesn’t realize they have sustained an internal injury until months later and they receive treatment, the statute of limitations could begin once the injury is diagnosed.
Additionally, if a victim is mentally incapacitated as a result of the injury, this is an exception to the discovery rule, and the statute of limitations could be extended for up to five years after the injury date.