Injuries We Help With Around Charleston
People get hurt here in all kinds of ways: on the interstate, crossing King Street, on a bike in West Ashley or at a store in Mount Pleasant. We help people injured by someone else's carelessness, including:
- Car wrecks on I-26, I-526, US-17 and every road in between. See car wrecks in Charleston.
- Truck crashes with container trucks, tractor-trailers, dump trucks and delivery vans. See truck crashes in Charleston.
- Motorcycle crashes on busy commercial roads, bridges and island routes. See motorcycle crashes in Charleston.
- Pedestrians and cyclists hit downtown, near the beaches or on roads without sidewalks. See pedestrian injuries in Charleston and bicycle crashes in Charleston.
- Rideshare crashes involving Uber and Lyft drivers. See rideshare crashes in Charleston.
- Golf cart crashes on the islands and in neighborhoods where carts are common. See golf cart crashes in Charleston.
- Falls and other injuries on someone's property, such as a store, a restaurant or a rental. See property injuries in Charleston.
- Dog bites at a neighbor's house, on a sidewalk or at a park. See dog bites in Charleston.
If what happened to you isn't on this list, you can still reach out.
Areas We Serve
Our office is downtown, but the people we help live and travel all over the Lowcountry. We take cases from:
- The peninsula, from the Battery to the Neck, including King Street and the College of Charleston area
- West Ashley, along Savannah Highway, Sam Rittenberg Boulevard and Ashley River Road
- James Island and Johns Island, along Folly Road, Maybank Highway and the roads toward Kiawah and Seabrook
- Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant, across the Cooper and Wando rivers
- North Charleston, along Rivers Avenue, Dorchester Road and I-26
- Summerville and the growing towns up I-26
- The beach towns, including Folly Beach, Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island
We also take cases across South Carolina. If you were hurt somewhere else in the state, you can still reach out.
What to Do After an Injury in Charleston
If you're seriously hurt, medical care comes first. A family member or friend can handle the rest of this list.
- Get medical care. Call 911. Then keep every follow-up, surgery and therapy appointment.
- Report it. For a crash, keep the report number. For a fall or other injury at a business, tell the manager and ask that a written report be made.
- Take photos. Get your injuries, the scene, the hazard and the vehicles. Take more photos of your injuries as they heal.
- Get names. Write down the names and phone numbers of witnesses and anyone involved, plus insurance details.
- Ask about video. Shops, restaurants, gas stations and homes nearby may have cameras, so ask early.
- Keep everything. Save bills, receipts, missed-work notes and every letter from an insurer in one folder.
Keep a list of each place that treats you, with the dates. Follow your doctor's plan, and keep your appointments.
Want someone to look at your situation?
Talk with our team about what happened and ask the questions on your mind.
The Time to File
Most South Carolina injury claims must be filed within three years.1 Filing a lawsuit in court is what counts; an open claim with an insurer does not stop the clock.2 Claims against a state or local government agency have their own deadline, which can be shorter.3 We can talk through how this fits what happened to you.
If You Were Visiting Charleston
Charleston draws visitors all year, and some of them get hurt here. You or someone with you should get the report number, the names and insurance details of anyone involved, and photos of the scene. Keep receipts for travel and lodging changes the injury caused, and keep the records from any hospital here.
How We Work
We start by listening to what happened, how you are feeling and what worries you most. Then we'll be straight with you about what we see. If you hire us, the insurers can usually deal with us.
We explain your options. The decisions about your claim are yours, and we want you to understand each one.
You can meet us in person at our office on King Street downtown, or start with a phone call. If getting downtown is hard, or you've already headed home from the hospital, we can talk by phone or meet you where you are.
South Carolina Law on This
- Most personal injury claims in South Carolina must be filed within three years.1
- South Carolina's statute of limitations generally sets the deadline for filing a lawsuit in court. Simply opening a claim with an insurance company or negotiating with an insurance adjuster does not stop the statute of limitations from running.2
- Claims against a South Carolina state or local government agency have their own filing deadline, which can be shorter, and there could be caps on damages under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act, depending on the facts of the case.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to come to the King Street office?
No. Many people start with a phone call. If you would rather talk face to face, our office is on King Street downtown. If getting downtown is hard, we can come to you, at the hospital, at your home or wherever works best.
Do you help people outside the city of Charleston?
Yes. We help people across the area, including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, Daniel Island and the beach towns. We also take cases across South Carolina. If you were hurt here but live somewhere else, you can still call and tell us what happened.
What should I bring to a first conversation?
Bring what you have. That may include the report number, photos, insurance cards and letters, medical bills and the names of anyone who saw what happened. Don't worry about missing pieces.
Sources
This page is general information about South Carolina law, not legal advice for your situation. Every case depends on its own facts.
