Establishes requirements for time-limited demands in personal injury, bodily injury, property damage, or wrongful death claims.
This bill amends the South Carolina Code to add Section 15-1-350, establishing requirements for time-limited demands in personal injury, bodily injury, property damage, or wrongful death claims. A time-limited demand must be in writing, labeled "time sensitive," and sent via certified mail or overnight delivery. It must include specific monetary sums, types of releases, and other material terms. The recipient has at least thirty days to accept the demand and can request clarification without rejecting it. The bill also outlines the process for payment and the consequences of non-compliance.
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