You can sue for pain and suffering after an accident in South Carolina. This falls under “non-economic damages” in personal injury claims, and it includes emotional trauma and life quality impacts beyond physical discomfort.
The amount awarded varies significantly based on injury severity, recovery duration, and lifestyle disruption—no standard calculation exists.
South Carolina operates under modified comparative negligence principles. Your compensation may be reduced proportionally to the percentage of fault you committed in the incident. Furthermore, recovery is barred entirely if you’re deemed more than 50% responsible for what occurred.
