A "Statute of Limitations" is a deadline established by each
state respectively for how long after an incident a victim can file a
personal injury lawsuit. South Carolina allows victims up to 3 years to
file a personal injury claim against the responsible party. This timeframe
is shortened to 2 years in incidents involving government entities. If
you do not file your claim within the allotted time frame, your case will
most likely be thrown out by the court and not be allowed to proceed to trial.