Injuries We Help With in Summerville
We take cases across South Carolina, including Summerville, Dorchester County and the Berkeley County side of I-26. When someone else's carelessness hurt you, these are some of the cases we take:
- Car wrecks on North Main Street, Dorchester Road, Bacons Bridge Road and the I-26 commute. See Summerville car accident help.
- Tractor-trailer and work truck crashes along I-26. See Summerville truck crash help.
- Motorcycle crashes on Ashley River Road, the back roads toward Ridgeville and the interstate. See Summerville motorcycle crash help.
- People hit while walking downtown, along busy commercial roads or in newer neighborhoods. See Summerville pedestrian injury help.
- Cyclists hit by drivers at trail crossings, on two-lane roads and on neighborhood streets. See Summerville bike crash help.
- Uber and Lyft crashes, whether you were a passenger, another driver or on foot. See Summerville rideshare crash help.
- Falls and other injuries on someone else's property, such as a grocery store, a restaurant or a doctor's office. See how premises liability works.
- Dog bites in a yard, a neighborhood or along a walking route. See dog bite claims in South Carolina.
What to Do After an Injury in Summerville
If you're in the hospital, your treatment comes first. A family member or friend can take care of most of this list.
- Get emergency care. Call 911 and let EMS take you in. Then keep every follow-up, surgery and therapy appointment.
- Find out which agency came. Any card or paperwork from the officer names the agency and the report number.
- Have someone take pictures. Photograph the scene, the vehicles or the hazard, and your injuries over the next several days.
- Collect names. Get the other person's name, insurance company and policy number, and a phone number for anyone who saw it.
- Keep one folder. Bills, receipts, pay stubs, work notes and every insurance letter belong in it.
After you leave the hospital, keep a running list of every provider you see, with dates. That list makes it much easier to collect records and bills later.
How Long You Have
Most personal injury claims in South Carolina must be filed within three years.1 That time limit is for filing a lawsuit, and an open claim with an insurer does not stop it.2 If a government agency is responsible, its own deadline can be shorter.3 For the full picture on crashes, read 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 Summerville
Our office is on King Street in Charleston. The first conversation can happen by phone.
We start with your account of what happened and how it has affected your work, your family and your days. A crossover on North Main Street and a curve on Ashley River Road raise very different questions, and we'll talk with you about the ones in yours.
If you hire us, the insurers can usually deal with us. You'll get plain explanations of your options, and every decision stays yours.
Call and tell us what happened, where it happened and what you've been told so far. We'll look at the facts 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
Your office is in Charleston. Do you take cases from Summerville?
Yes. We take cases across South Carolina, including Summerville and the rest of the Charleston area. Our office is on King Street in Charleston. The first conversation can happen by phone, so you don't need to make that trip just to tell us what happened.
The insurance company says I was partly to blame. Is my claim over?
A lawyer can explain how this works for you. Hang on to your photos, notes and the names of anyone who saw what happened.
What should I gather before we talk?
Whatever is easy to find. A report number, photos, the other side's insurance details, letters from any insurer and a list of the doctors you've seen are a good start. Gaps are normal, and we can talk through what's missing.
Sources
This page is general information about South Carolina law, not legal advice for your situation. Every case depends on its own facts.
