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Crosswalk Law: Moderate
Filing Deadline: 3 years
Fatality Rate: 3.5 per 100k
3 years
Statute of Limitations
180+
Annual Fatalities
3.5 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

South Carolina Crosswalk Laws

Moderate Pedestrian Protections

Pedestrians have right-of-way in crosswalks. Drivers must yield.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians must yield outside crosswalks.

South Carolina Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 3 years

In South Carolina, you have 3 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit.

Fault System: Modified comparative fault (51%)

South Carolina uses modified comparative fault. You can recover if you're less than 51% at fault.

Minimum Insurance

South Carolina requires minimum coverage of $25,000/$50,000/$25,000. These minimums often aren't enough for serious pedestrian injuries.

Dangerous Areas in South Carolina

Myrtle Beach Highway 17
Columbia Two Notch Road
Charleston Rivers Avenue

What Makes South Carolina Unique

  • High pedestrian fatality rate
  • Tourism increases pedestrian exposure
  • Limited pedestrian infrastructure

Cities We Serve in South Carolina

Charleston
SC
Columbia
SC
Greenville
SC
Myrtle Beach
SC

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