[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Yes. In South Carolina, you have three years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault party.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"The severity of your injuries can significantly affect the timeline for your car accident claim. You could settle your case quickly if you have relatively minor injuries. But if you have severe injuries that take a long time to treat or heal, your case will likely be lengthier and more complicated. You likely won\u2019t be able to settle your claim until you reach a state called maximum medical improvement (MMI), which is the point in your recovery when your condition is unlikely to improve with additional treatment.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"In South Carolina, you can still file a car accident claim even if you were partly at fault for a wreck. However, the amount of money you can recover for your claim will be reduced based on your percentage of blame for the crash. And if the courts determine you are 51 percent or more at fault, you are totally barred from seeking compensation from other parties. A South Carolina injury lawyer can help you build a strong case that limits your fault and maximizes your settlement.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","name":"How Long Does It Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim in SC?","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is There a Time Limit for Filing a Car Accident Claim in South Carolina?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#Answer1"},"name":"Can the Severity of My Injuries Affect the Time for My Case to Settle?","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#Answer2"},"name":"se that limits your fault and maximizes your settlement.  Contact a South Carolina Car Accident Lawyer","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#Question2"}],"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Long Does It Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim in SC?","item":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/how-long-to-settle-car-accident-claim\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]