Personal Injury Lawyers Columbia SC
At Truslow & Truslow, our personal injury team understands the consequences of being seriously injured by another party or parties in a negligence-based accident. As an injury victim, you may be facing devastating pain, suffering, skyrocketing medical expenses, and more due to someone else’s wrongdoing. This affects not only you but your family as well in both an emotional and monetary toll that can threaten your financial stability long into the future.
Talk to one of our experienced Columbia personal injury attorneys at 803.256.6276 or submit your free case evaluation form to get started.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Our team handles all types of accidents and issues related to personal injury claims, such as:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Train accidents
- Unsafe or defective products (including product recalls)
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
- Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents
- Dog bites
- Other property injuries
- Injuries sustained while working on the job
- Medical malpractice
- Catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
- Severe burn injuries
- Broken bones
- Disabilities
- Wrongful death and survival actions
These types of injuries and cases can lead to compensation for:
- Your past and future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages or income due to inability to work
- Property damage
- Emotional trauma
- Disfigurement
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to your injuries
- Cost of home or car renovations to accommodate a permanent disability
Unfortunately, your life can change in a second when you or a loved one are involved in an accident due to someone else’s misconduct. Our team is here to maximize your compensation through thorough and aggressive legal representation. We do everything possible to make a difference in your life and the lives of your family members in these cases.
What is the Statute Of Limitations For a Personal Injury Claim in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is three years from the injury date. You must file your lawsuit within three years of the injury date, or you will likely be blocked from seeking compensation for your injuries. It is important to note that there may be exceptions to this general rule depending on the circumstances of your case. For example, if you were injured due to medical malpractice, the statute of limitations may be shorter, and there may be additional requirements you must meet before filing a lawsuit.
If you have been injured in an accident or due to someone else’s negligence, it is essential to speak with an experienced Columbia personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to understand your legal options and ensure your rights are protected!
Why You Need a Columbia Personal Injury Attorney
Negligence-based accidents can occur in all kinds of scenarios that leave victims and their families struggling to recover in terms of physical and emotional health and financial stability. Under South Carolina personal injury law, you may be eligible to file a claim against the at-fault party and/or their insurance provider for damages and losses.
Most people fail to realize that insurance companies are not really on your side. While they may appear to be helpful, their goal is to pay out as little as possible in claims. Thus, they may pressure victims into accepting quick settlements that are much less than the true value of their cases. A savvy and staunch legal professional on your side, however, levels the playing field.
Our team will thoroughly investigate all aspects of your case, build your claim with supporting evidence, and negotiate for optimum compensation based on the extent of your injuries and their impact on your life. Insurers are much more willing to pay you fair compensation when they know you have a law firm on your side that can take them to trial if they do not.
Let Us Protect Your Rights and Pursue Your Best Interests
Our attorneys also understand the frustration of dealing with insurance companies who are on the line for paying out injury claims on behalf of their policyholders. These companies can engage in various tactics designed to delay, deny, or reduce what you are truly owed in terms of rightful compensation. Their main concern is their own financial bottom line, not yours. That is why you need an aggressive attorney who knows how to hold these companies and/or at-fault parties accountable for the harm they have caused. At Truslow & Truslow, we have been doing just that for more than 50 years.