How Can I Pay for an Attorney?
Hughey Law Firm in Mt. Pleasant can handle your case on a contingency basis. We’ll only collect our fees from any judgment or settlement you receive if we win your case.
Damages in Personal Injury Cases
You can collect several types of damages in a personal injury case. General Damages – This compensation redresses the defendant’s negligent actions. You must establish a clear link between their injury and the defendant’s behavior, General damages may include: Special Damages – This compensation covers monetary losses you incurred due to the defendant’s actions. These include out-of-pocket […]
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Serious Injuries in Personal Injury Cases
The most serious injuries that injured victims can suffer are catastrophic ones. These injuries are severe injuries to the brain, spinal cord, limbs, or vital organs. The following are some of the catastrophic injuries victims can endure:
Proving Negligence in Personal Injury Lawsuits
South Carolina requires plaintiffs to meet four areas in proving personal injury claims. Victims must prove defendants are negligent for their claim for damages to succeed. 1. The defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff. The defendant’s care of duty depends on the case. For example, a physician has a responsibility to oversee […]
Time Limits on Personal Injury Lawsuits
South Carolina has a statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits. You have three years to file your case from the date of the injury, according to S.C. Codemt Ann. Section 15-3-530. Those who don’t file in time can lose their chance to sue for damages. You should seek legal counsel when someone has injured you. […]
What Is Personal Injury Law?
Personal injury law allows victims to sue for injuries they received due to accidents, negligent acts, or other incidents. The law’s purpose is to make injured victims “whole” through financial compensation. Relatives of decedents can also bring wrongful death lawsuits against liable defendants. There can be several liable parties in personal injury lawsuits. Types of personal […]
How the Courts Determine Fault
Injured victims should be familiar with South Carolina’s comparative fault rule. This system awards personal injury damages based on the percentage of fault of each litigant has. The defendant’s responsibility must be 60 percent or more for plaintiffs to collect damages. You won’t collect any damages if you share equal blame, or more fault than […]
How Much Will A Lawyer Charge To Handle A Personal Injury Claim?
A personal injury lawyer will typically offer a victim a free case evaluation. Once this process is complete, an attorney will explain your legal options so you can make an informed decision about what works best for you and your family. Then you will have to decide if you want them to represent you for […]
If I Hire A Lawyer, Will I Lose Control Over Settlement Offers?
No. The notion that clients lose control over settlements is a myth that those who do not understand the role of an attorney in the personal injury claims process may perpetuate. Sometimes, corporate lawyers for insurance companies will tell you that to get you to forego a lawyer. The fact is, the role of a […]
What Is The Standard Process For A Personal Injury Claim?
First, a victim should be aware that nearly all personal injury claims settle out of court. Most insurance companies do not wish to invest time or money in a long, drawn-out battle over an injury. If the insurer’s client caused your injury, they have a vested interest in resolving your claim and putting the matter […]
What Deadlines Do I Need To Worry About With Personal Injury Claims?
While it is always a good idea to file a claim as early as possible, residents of South Carolina have three years to file an accident injury claim. This is explained more thoroughly in S.C. Code Ann. section 15-3-530. Remember, while three years sounds like a long time, it could take months before you know the […]