Accidents of all kinds happen every day in South Carolina and across the nation. Unintentional injuries lead to 24 million physician visits and 97 ER visits annually, according to the CDC. When the accident was because another party was at fault, you have the option of filing a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages.
If you want to file a lawsuit, you need a seasoned, tough attorney to fight for your rights and fair compensation. Our experienced personal injury lawyers at Palmetto State Injury Attorneys have honed their considerable skills through years of trial litigation and insurance settlement negotiations. If you have been injured because of another person’s actions or inactions, speak to one of our personal injury attorneys today.
What Are The Most Common Personal Injuries In South Carolina?
There are many types of accidents in South Carolina that could be eligible for compensation. The most common are car accidents, and other frequent accidents are:
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Slip and fall injuries
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
- Dangerous products
- Wrongful death
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
Many personal injuries occur because of someone’s negligence and sometimes because of their deliberate actions. In either case, you could receive compensation in a personal injury lawsuit if sufficient evidence is presented
What Damages Can I Receive In A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Personal injury happens when a person or entity causes injuries and damages to someone because of negligence, recklessness, or intentional action. The victim may be entitled to monetary damages for the physical, financial, and emotional toll of the person’s or entity’s actions.
In a personal injury claim, you can seek economic, non-economic, and sometimes punitive damages. Economic damages are out-of-pocket costs, such as medical bills, loss of wages, medical co-pays, etc. Non-economic damages cannot be easily calculated and include physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress.
If the other party was especially reckless and malicious in their actions, you also could receive punitive damages to punish the defendant. However, in South Carolina, punitive damages cannot be more than 300% of the combined economic and non-economic damages, or $500,000
Should I File A Personal Injury Lawsuit If I’m Injured?
The decision to file a lawsuit depends on the circumstances of the accident and your injuries. However, if the other party was likely at fault and you’re injured, a personal injury lawsuit could get you the much-needed compensation to recover and move forward. When you speak to our personal injury lawyers, they will offer an honest assessment of the case and review your legal options
Speak To Our SC Personal Injury Attorneys Today
If you were hurt in a recent accident because of someone’s negligence, you don’t have to go through your recovery alone and pay out of pocket. You could be eligible to receive compensation in a personal injury lawsuit. Speak to one of our personal injury attorneys today at (843) 823-6237. We will review your accident and injuries and determine if you have a viable legal case.