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<span class="date">March 4, 2026</span>
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<h1>The Victim’s Guide to Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in South Carolina vs. North Carolina</h1>
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<li><a href="#phase1">Phase 1: Immediate Aftermath</a></li>
<li><a href="#phase2">Phase 2: Filing the Lawsuit</a></li>
<li><a href="#phase3">Phase 3: Discovery</a></li>
<li><a href="#phase4">Phase 4: Mediation</a></li>
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<tr><td>Personal Injury</td><td>3 years</td><td>3 years</td></tr>
<tr><td>Wrongful Death</td><td>2 years</td><td>3 years</td></tr>
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