Injuries We Take on From Hilton Head and Bluffton
We take cases across South Carolina, including Hilton Head Island and the area around it. That includes:
- Car wrecks on the bridges, Fording Island Road and the island parkways. See car crashes on Hilton Head.
- Truck crashes on I-95 through Jasper County and on the roads around Bluffton. See truck crashes near Hilton Head.
- Bike crashes at pathway crossings, driveways and the south end. See bicycle injuries on the island.
- People hit while walking near Coligny, along William Hilton Parkway or in Old Town Bluffton. See pedestrian crashes on Hilton Head.
- Golf cart injuries in planned communities, gated neighborhoods and on Daufuskie. See golf cart crashes near Hilton Head.
- Boating injuries on Calibogue Sound, Broad Creek, the May River and the waterway. See boat accidents near Hilton Head.
- Motorcycle crashes on May River Road, Okatie Highway and the road to Beaufort. See motorcycle crashes near Hilton Head.
- Uber and Lyft crashes on rides from the airport, to dinner or across the bridges. See rideshare crashes on the island.
- Slips on wet villa stairs, broken boardwalks and dark parking lots at shops, restaurants and resorts. See property injuries near Hilton Head.
- Dog bites in neighborhoods, at rental houses and on walks. See dog bites on Hilton Head.
What to Do After an Injury Near Hilton Head
Medical care comes first. While you're in the hospital, a family member or friend can take photos and collect paperwork.
- Get emergency care. Call 911. Go to every follow-up, surgery and therapy appointment your doctors order.
- Find out which agency responded. Get a report number from whoever responded before you go.
- Use your phone's camera. Photograph where it happened, what caused it and how your injuries look as the days pass.
- Write down who was involved. Get the other person's name, insurance company and policy number, and a number for anyone who saw it.
- Start a folder. Medical bills, receipts, notes from work and each insurance letter can all go in one place.
Keep a list of every provider and visit date, from surgery to therapy.
If you were visiting, have someone gather the report number, your photos and the other side's insurance information before you head home. Hold on to records from each doctor, on the island and back home. Keep receipts for anything the injury cost you along the way.
South Carolina Filing Deadlines
A South Carolina injury lawsuit generally has three years to be filed.1 The deadline is about going to court, so an open claim with an adjuster doesn't stop the clock.2 Claims against a state or local government agency have their own deadline, which can be shorter.3
For crashes, see how South Carolina car accident law works. For falls at a store, a resort or a rental, see how premises liability claims work.
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Talk with our team about what happened and ask the questions on your mind.
How We Work
We work from one office, on King Street in Charleston, and the first conversation can happen by phone.
First we hear your story, including how the injury has changed your days. Then we tell you honestly what we see and what your options are.
If you hire us, insurers can usually deal with us instead of you. Each decision stays with you.
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 you have an office on Hilton Head?
No. Our only office is on King Street in Charleston. We take cases across South Carolina, including Hilton Head and southern Beaufort County, and the first conversation can happen by phone.
Which areas around the island do you take cases from?
Anywhere in South Carolina. That includes Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie, Bluffton, Okatie, Sun City, Hardeeville, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Port Royal, Lady's Island, St. Helena and the rest of Beaufort and Jasper counties.
I'm back home in another state. What should I gather before we talk?
Whatever made it home with you: the report number from the deputy or trooper, photos from your phone, the rental agreement or booking confirmation if you were staying on the island, and any discharge papers.
Sources
This page is general information about South Carolina law, not legal advice for your situation. Every case depends on its own facts.
