How Long Do I Have in Order to Pursue a Claim for Personal Injuries?

In North and South Carolina, you generally have three years from the date you were injured—or should have known that you were injured—to file a claim against the at-fault party. This three-year time period is what is referred to as the statute of limitations.

The statute of limitations only applies to the date the case is filed. As long as you file within the allotted timeframe, the case can legally proceed, even if the resolution extends beyond the statute of limitations. However, you are highly encouraged to take the legal steps that you need to take as soon as possible to move the claim along. If you do not file a claim within three years of the date of injury, you may be forever barred from bringing a claim in the future.