Our Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help With Your South Carolina Claim
Our personal injury lawyers know from experience that tragedy can strike at any moment. Car accidents, work accidents, defective products and careless business owners can easily turn your life upside down.
Serious injuries can leave you or your family members saddled with millions of dollars in unexpected expenses. However, South Carolina law permits some accident survivors or their family members to recover compensation from the at-fault party.
If you or a loved one suffered harm due to an act of negligence, then it may be possible to secure a verdict or settlement that covers your damages. We are ready to help the injured across our state.
It can be difficult to assess your legal options on your own after an accident. If you or a loved one suffered harm due to the carelessness or the willful intent of another party, then our attorneys can help you determine which legal options are available.
We encourage you to contact us for more information.
Can I File A Personal Injury Lawsuit In South Carolina? What Can I File A Personal Injury Lawsuit For?
People file personal injury claims for a number of reasons.
Scenarios that could lead to a serious injury include:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Boat accidents
- Defective products
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse and/or neglect
- Assault
You may be able to file a claim for compensation if you or a loved one suffered damages. Examples of damages could include medical bills, lost income, loss of future earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
Depending on the type of injury you or a loved one suffered, your damages could be in the millions of dollars.
Whether you should file a personal injury lawsuit depends on the circumstances. If you suffered extensive damages or are unable to resolve a claim through other means, then you should strongly consider this option.
Do I Need An Attorney?
You should speak with an attorney as soon as possible after your accident. It can be very easy to make mistakes during the early part of the claims process. Depending on the mistake, you may preclude yourself from being able to seek compensation altogether.
An attorney can also protect evidence that is vital to your case. Evidence may quickly disappear after an accident, even within hours.
For example, data on a truck’s electronic control module (ECM) may be altered or destroyed after a wreck. Forensic evidence can also quickly vanish from the scene of an accident.
An attorney can begin building your case by gathering the available evidence. Types of evidence that may factor into a personal injury lawsuit include:
- Medical records
- Physician statements
- Electronic communications
- Witness statements
- Police reports
- Photographs or video footage
These are only a few basic examples of evidence that might factor into a personal injury lawsuit. By hiring an attorney early on, you can obtain a better understanding of how evidence will factor into your case.
What Damages Can I Recover In A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Two types of compensatory damages can factor into a personal injury lawsuit. Generally, personal injury lawsuits deal with economic and noneconomic damages.
Both types of damages may cover:
- Medical and rehabilitation expenses
- Transportation costs
- Lost income or loss of future earnings
- Home modifications
- Pain and suffering
The types of damages you can recover would depend on the specifics of your case. If you suffered an injury that requires extensive medical services and led to immense pain and suffering, then both types of damages would likely factor into your case.
Learn More About How We Can Help
If you would like to talk to our lawyers about your possible injury claim, please call our Gaffney office at (864) 489-8128 or send us an email to find a time that works for you. We offer free consultations to our personal injury clients.