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U.S. State Codes
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South-Carolina
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Title 44 - Health
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Chapter 135 - The Asbestos And Silica Claims Pr...
Chapter 135 - The Asbestos And Silica Claims Procedure Act Of 2006
Section 44-135-10. Citation of act.
Section 44-135-20. Findings.
Section 44-135-30. Definitions.
Section 44-135-40. Pulmonary function testing; qualifications of evaluating physician.
Section 44-135-50. Prerequisites to bringing asbestos claim; medical, occupational, and exposure reports; admissibility.
Section 44-135-60. Prerequisites to bringing silica claim; medical reports; admissibility.
Section 44-135-70. Service of reports on defendants.
Section 44-135-80. Procedure where claimant fails to provide prima facie evidence with complaint; expedited trial date for claimant with diagnosis of mesothelioma.
Section 44-135-90. Effect of bankruptcy.
Section 44-135-100. Effect of meeting procedural requirements of act on insurance eligibility or cost.
Section 44-135-110. Commencement of limitations period; separation of malignant and nonmalignant claims.