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Head-On Collision in South Carolina: Your Rights After a Devastating Crash

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Head-On Collision in South Carolina: Your Rights After a Devastating Crash

Head-On Collision in South Carolina: Your Rights After a Devastating Crash

The short answer: A head-on collision settlement in South Carolina can cover your medical bills, future care, lost wages and …

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Navigating Back Injuries: Workers' Compensation in South Carolina

Navigating Back Injuries: Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina

If you hurt your back on the job in South Carolina, workers’ compensation should cover your authorized medical treatment and …

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Negligent Security in South Carolina: When a Property Owner Is Liable for a Crime Against You

Negligent Security in South Carolina: When a Property Owner Is Liable for a Crime Against You

The short answer: Under South Carolina premises liability law, a property owner or manager can be held partly responsible when …

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Catastrophic & Spinal Cord Injuries in South Carolina Securing a Lifetime of Care

Catastrophic & Spinal Cord Injuries in South Carolina: Securing a Lifetime of Care

The short answer: A catastrophic injury is a permanent, life-altering injury (such as a spinal cord injury or paralysis) that …

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Workers' Comp Settlements for Knee Injuries in South Carolina

Workers’ Comp Settlements for Knee Injuries in South Carolina

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Texting-While-Driving Accidents in South Carolina: Building Your Case

Texting-While-Driving Accidents in South Carolina: Building Your Case

The short answer: Building a texting-while-driving case in South Carolina means proving the other driver was distracted and that their …

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Workers' Comp Surveillance: What Insurance Companies Watch For and How To Protect Yourself

Workers’ Comp Surveillance: What Insurance Companies Watch For and How To Protect Yourself

The short answer: There’s no fixed start date for workers’ comp surveillance. Insurance companies often start watching after you file …

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What Is an Independent Medical Exam (IME) in a Workers' Comp Case and Should You Be Worried?

What Is an Independent Medical Exam (IME) in a Workers’ Comp Case and Should You Be Worried?

The short answer: An independent medical exam (IME) is usually a one-time evaluation requested by the workers’ comp insurer, where …

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Being Hit by a Drunk Driver in South Carolina What Injured People Need To Know

Being Hit by a Drunk Driver in South Carolina: What Injured People Need To Know

The short answer: If a drunk driver hits you in South Carolina, there are usually two separate legal matters: the …

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Punitive Damages in South Carolina When Can You Get More Than Your Actual Losses?

Punitive Damages in South Carolina: When Can You Get More Than Your Actual Losses?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our experienced team is dedicated to guiding you through the legal process and fighting for the justice you deserve.
How Do I Know If I Have a Case?

Generally, personal injury cases are based on someone else being at fault for an accident. It can be a person, a company, or another legal entity that has fault.

You might think that someone else needs to have hurt you on purpose to get compensation. That isn’t true! Most personal injury claims are based on negligence. Negligence just means being careless in an unreasonable way. That’s one basis for a case, but there are several different grounds for personal injury compensation. Our lawyers will explore all the ways you may qualify.

The best way to know if you have a case is to ask us for a free no-obligation consultation!

How Much Time Do I Have to File A Lawsuit?

It depends. Generally, the maximum time to file a personal injury case in South Carolina is three years. However, there are exceptions, and it can be much shorter. There are some circumstances where the timeline may be extended, too, but you should never count on this. If you miss the deadline that applies in your case, it usually means there is no way to pursue compensation.

There are things you can do right now to protect your rights and build your case. You should always contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Don’t assume that you can wait – and don’t assume you’ve waited too long, either. We’ll determine how much time you have and work quickly to pursue your case.

How Will My Lawyer Determine the Value of My Case?

Your lawyer determines the value of your case with a multi-step process. First, they total your damages. These are the losses that you are allowed to claim by law. It starts with direct, financial losses like medical expenses, lost income, and property loss. But your damages are much more than that. You may also receive compensation for physical suffering, mental health injury and emotional anguish. Our lawyers look at all the categories.

There are other factors that may influence your compensation award. The strength of the legal case and ways to collect compensation are two examples. At your consultation, we can estimate the case value, plus explain what needs to happen for you to receive the maximum award.

What Steps Should I Take Immediately After an Injury to Protect My Rights?

Get medical attention right away. Take photos of the accident scene and gather witness information if you or someone else can. Report the accident as appropriate, like the police for a car accident or your employer if the injury happens at work. Keep records and bills related to the accident.

When you choose Smith & Jones Law, our lawyers will start immediately to protect your rights.

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