Injuries We Help With in North Charleston
We take cases across South Carolina, including North Charleston. When someone else's carelessness hurt you, we can help with cases like these:
- Car wrecks on Ashley Phosphate Road, Rivers Avenue, Dorchester Road and the interstates. See North Charleston car accident help.
- Tractor-trailer, container truck and work truck crashes along I-26, I-526 and Palmetto Commerce Parkway. See North Charleston truck crash help.
- Motorcycle crashes at busy turns, rail crossings and interstate ramps. See North Charleston motorcycle crash help.
- People hit while walking along commercial roads, near the hotels on Ashley Phosphate Road and around Park Circle. See North Charleston pedestrian injury help.
- Cyclists hit by drivers, including people riding to work. See North Charleston bike crash help.
- Uber and Lyft crashes to and from the airport, hotels and events. See North Charleston rideshare crash help.
- Slips, trips and other injuries at a business or rental property, from a grocery aisle to a broken apartment stair. See North Charleston premises injury help.
- Dog bites in a yard, a neighborhood or along a walk. See North Charleston dog bite help.
What to Do After an Injury in North Charleston
Treatment comes first. A family member or friend can handle the rest of this list while you're in the hospital.
- Put your health first. Call 911 and let EMS decide where to take you. Then keep every follow-up, surgery and therapy appointment your doctors set.
- Write down who responded. Note the officer's name, which agency they work for and the report number they give you.
- Get photos. Someone close to you can take wide pictures of where it happened and close ones of your injuries and the hazard. Keep photographing the injuries as they heal.
- Get the other side's information. That means the insurer and policy number, plus a phone number for each witness.
- Keep a log of your care. Jot down each doctor, clinic and therapist you see and the date. Records and bills are far easier to request when you have that log.
- Start a file. Drop every medical bill, pharmacy receipt, missed-work note, pay stub and insurance letter into one place.
South Carolina Injury Law Basics
Most personal injury claims in South Carolina must be filed within three years.1 That limit is for filing a lawsuit, and an open claim with an insurer doesn't stop it.2 If a government agency is responsible, its own deadline can be shorter, and there could be caps on damages, depending on the facts of your case.3
For more on crashes, see how South Carolina car accident law works.
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Talk with our team about what happened and ask the questions on your mind.
How We Work With People From North Charleston
Our office is on King Street in downtown Charleston, south of North Charleston by way of I-26 or Rivers Avenue. The first conversation can happen by phone.
First, we want to hear it from you: what happened, and what has changed since, at work, at home and in how you get through a day. We'll be honest with you about what we see.
If we take the case, the calls and letters from insurers can come to us. We explain your choices, and you decide what happens with your case.
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
- Most injuries that happen on the job in South Carolina go through the workers' compensation system, which has its own rules, and usually limits suing your own employer.4
Frequently Asked Questions
Your office is in Charleston. Do you take cases from North Charleston?
Yes. We take cases across South Carolina, including North Charleston. Our office is on King Street in downtown Charleston, south of North Charleston by way of I-26 or Rivers Avenue. The first conversation can happen by phone.
I was hurt at work on the waterfront or at a plant. Can I still talk to you?
Yes. Most workplace injuries go through workers' compensation, which has its own rules.4 Tell us about the job, and we can talk through what may apply.
The insurance company says I was partly to blame. Is my claim over?
Not necessarily. How shared blame plays out depends on the facts, and a lawyer can tell you more once they hear them. Keep your photos, notes and witness names.
What should I have ready when I call?
Nothing special. If it's handy, the report number, your pictures, the name of the other driver's or owner's insurer, any mail from an adjuster and the names of the hospitals and doctors you've seen all help. Missing pieces are normal.
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This page is general information about South Carolina law, not legal advice for your situation. Every case depends on its own facts.
