Injuries We Help With on Johns Island
People get hurt on Johns Island's two-lane roads, in golf carts, on the surrounding water and on other people's property. When someone else's carelessness caused the harm, we can help with cases like these:
- Car wrecks on Maybank Highway, River Road, Main Road and the roads to Kiawah and Seabrook. See Johns Island car wrecks.
- Truck crashes with dump trucks, concrete mixers, farm trucks and delivery vans. See Johns Island truck crashes.
- Golf cart crashes at neighborhood entrances, road crossings and inside gated communities. See Johns Island golf cart crashes.
- Boating and jet ski accidents on the Stono River, Bohicket Creek and the Kiawah River. See Johns Island boating accidents.
- Injuries at a business or a rental house, such as a slick floor, a loose stair or a broken deck rail. See property injuries around Charleston.
- People on foot or on bikes hit along roads without sidewalks. See Charleston bicycle crash claims.
Don't see your situation here? Call anyway, and we'll talk through whether it's something we can take on. For the wider area, see our Charleston injury page.
What to Do After an Injury on Johns Island
Medical care comes first. If you're in the hospital, a family member or friend can handle most of these steps.
- Get emergency care. Dial 911, then keep every follow-up and therapy appointment your doctors set.
- Keep the report number. Ask the officer which agency they're with, and keep their card or report number.
- Pin down the spot. Note the nearest crossroad, neighborhood entrance or boat landing.
- Ask about cameras right away. A gate, a front porch or a store may have caught it.
- Take pictures. Photograph your injuries as they heal, and have someone photograph the vehicles, boat or hazard and the road edge or floor before things change.
- Keep one folder. Put bills, receipts, missed-work notes and insurer letters in it.
Make a running list of each provider who sees you and the date of each visit. Follow the treatment plan you're given, and keep your appointments.
Deadline to File
You generally have three years to bring an injury suit in this state.1 The deadline is met by filing a lawsuit in court, and talks with an insurer don't stop it.2 Claims against a state or local government agency carry their own deadline, which can be shorter.3 A lawyer can explain how it applies to you.
Want someone to look at your situation?
Talk with our team about what happened and ask the questions on your mind.
If You Were Staying at Kiawah or Seabrook
Visitors pass through Johns Island on the way to a beach week, and some get hurt on the way in or out. Before you leave, you or someone traveling with you should collect the report number, photos, and the names and insurers of everyone involved. Save receipts for any changed flight, extra night or rental car the injury forced. If you were treated here, ask for your records before you leave.
How We Work
The first conversation is mostly us listening. Tell us what happened, how you're doing and what has you most worried. After that, we'll be straight with you about what we see. If you hire us, the insurers can usually deal with us.
You'll hear your choices, and the decisions on your claim stay yours. Our office is on King Street downtown, and a phone call is the easiest way to begin.
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 downtown to meet?
No. A phone call is a fine way to begin. When you'd rather sit across a table, our office is on King Street downtown. Tell us what works for you. If the drive is hard right now, we can meet you at the hospital, at home or somewhere else that works for you.
Do you help people on Kiawah, Seabrook and Wadmalaw too?
Yes. We help people hurt across the sea islands and the rest of the Charleston area, and we take cases across South Carolina. If you were hurt on Johns Island while visiting and have already gone home, you can still call and tell us what happened.
What is worth gathering before we talk?
Bring what's handy and don't worry about the rest. A report number, a few photos, any insurer letters and a list of the doctors you've seen give us a good start.
Sources
This page is general information about South Carolina law, not legal advice for your situation. Every case depends on its own facts.
