Pedestrian Accident Claims in South Carolina
When drivers in South Carolina must yield to pedestrians, crossing outside a crosswalk, how fault is shared, and the deadline to sue.
Short answer: Where traffic signals are not in place or not working, drivers must yield (slowing or stopping if needed) to a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is on the driver's half of the road or approaching so closely from the other half as to be in danger, and may not pass a vehicle stopped at a… S.C. Code §§ 56-5-3130, 56-5-3150
| Pedestrian right-of-way | Where traffic signals are not in place or not working, drivers must yield (slowing or stopping if needed) to a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is on the driver's half of the road or approaching so closely from the other half as to be in danger, and may not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian. A pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb into the path of a vehicle close enough to be an immediate hazard. A pedestrian crossing anywhere other than a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection must yield to vehicles; between adjacent intersections with working signals, pedestrians may cross only in a marked crosswalk; and diagonal crossing is allowed only where traffic-control devices authorize it. |
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| Minimum car insurance | Auto liability policies must provide at least $25,000 for bodily injury to one person, $50,000 for bodily injury to two or more people in one accident, and $25,000 for property damage. Source: S.C. Code § 38-77-140 |
| Deadline to sue for an injury | Three years for assault, battery, or any injury to the person or rights of another not arising from a contract. Source: S.C. Code § 15-3-530(5) |
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FAQ
Who has the right of way, a pedestrian or a driver, in South Carolina?
Where traffic signals are not in place or not working, drivers must yield (slowing or stopping if needed) to a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is on the driver's half of the road or approaching so closely from the other half as to be in danger, and may not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian. A pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb into the path of a vehicle close enough to be an immediate hazard. A pedestrian crossing anywhere other than a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection must yield to vehicles; between adjacent intersections with working signals, pedestrians may cross only in a marked crosswalk; and diagonal crossing is allowed only where traffic-control devices authorize it.
What is the minimum car insurance required in South Carolina?
Auto liability policies must provide at least $25,000 for bodily injury to one person, $50,000 for bodily injury to two or more people in one accident, and $25,000 for property damage.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in South Carolina?
Three years for assault, battery, or any injury to the person or rights of another not arising from a contract.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.