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Understanding Personal Injury Law

Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.

In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.

Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.

Common Personal Injury Cases

  • Car and truck accidents
  • Slip and fall incidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Defective products
  • Dog bites
  • Medical malpractice

Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.

When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.

How the Legal Process Works

  1. Initial consultation and case evaluation
  2. Investigation and evidence gathering
  3. Insurance negotiations
  4. Filing a lawsuit if necessary
  5. Settlement or trial

Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a personal injury lawyer do?

Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.

How long do personal injury cases take?

Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.

What compensation can victims recover?

Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.

Do most cases go to trial?

Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.

When should I hire a lawyer?

It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.


16141 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

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Location: Columbia 29203
Firm: Daryl L. Bush, Esq.

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Location: Columbia 29204
Firm: The Law Office of Ernest W. Cromartie III, LLC

Ernest W. Cromartie III is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. He attended Georgetown University where he graduated with honors received his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law at Austin. After graduating from law school, Mr. Cromartie was selected as a Presidential Management Fellow in Washington, DC where he worked for three years with U.S Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), and U.S. Department of Treasury. Mr. Cromartie is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Richland County Bar Association and American Bar Association.. An accomplished attorney with a variety of trial and corporate experiences, Mr. Cromartie has been licensed and engaged in the practice of law in Columbia for more than a decade. He has handled numerous personal injury, work related injury, automobile accident and business litigation cases resulting in significant outcomes for his clients.. Having an extensive background in finance, Mr. Cromartie also handles corporate transactional matters, commercial and residential real estate, and public finance transactions.. Community Involvement. Mr. Cromartie currently serves as a member of the City of Columbia Planning Commission and he is the recent past Chairman of the City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals. He is also a member of the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition. Mr. Cromartie has taught Business Law as an Adjunct Professor at Midlands Technical College and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He also serves on numerous additional boards and appointments.. Our Commitment. The Law Office of Ernest W. Cromartie III, LLC is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal representation with an emphasis on personal service and responsiveness to client needs. Our mission is to effectively and zealously advocate for our clients while upholding high ethical standards at competitive market rates.. If you or a family member has been injured on the job, in an automobile accident or by someone else’s negligence, the Law Offices of Ernest W. Cromartie III, LLC may be able to help you obtain the financial recovery you deserve. If you or your business require legal representation in resolving a civil lawsuit, the Law Office of Ernest W. Cromartie III, LLC may be able to provide legal counsel on your behalf.. Areas of Practice. Automobile AccidentsWork Related Injuries /Workers CompensationPersonal Injury ClaimsReal EstateBusiness Litigation

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Location: Columbia 29210
Firm: Burriss & Ridgeway

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Location: Columbia 29202
Firm: Law Offices of Lori S. Murray, LLC

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Location: Columbia 29212
Firm: Aun & McKay - Columbia/Main Office

Andrew Aun has been in practice since 1995, and is a co-founder of Aun & McKay Law Firm, established in 2004. He practices primarily in the fields of personal injury, wrongful death, trucking and automobile wrecks, medical malpractice, workers compensation and product defect, as well as consumer representation in commercial disputes.  Aun also has a thriving real estate practice, and represents both consumers and companies in real estate closings.. The American Society of Legal Advocates has recognized Andrew Aun as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of South Carolina for 2018 and 2019, and in March, 2018, Aun was selected by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Trial Lawyers in South Carolina for 2018.   In May 2018, Aun was recognized as one of the Top Attorneys In North America by Whos Who in the Legal Profession.  In addition, Aun was recognized in 2018 as one of the Midlands Legal Elite by Columia Business Monthly Magazines Annual legal edition.  Just recently in 2019, Aun was recognized by the American Academy of Attorneys as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in the field of Personal Injury as was also recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as distinguishing himself as being in the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in the State of South CArolina.  Andy thanks these many orgnizations for these incredible distinctions, and more importantly thanks his clients over the last 23 years for the confidence and trust they have put in him. It is both humbling and appreciated.. Aun & McKay has offices located in both Columbia, Greenville (Mauldin) and Myrtle Beach and is expanding in the future to Orangeburg and Charleston.  With significant verdicts and settlements over the last 22 years, Aun & McKay's results speak for themselves.  So, if you are in need of a lawyer, who you hire matters.  Make Aun & McKay your first and only call.

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+1 (864) 428-7602
Location: Greenville 29601
Firm: Venus Poe, Pa

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Location: North Charleston 29406
Firm: Justin Mims Law Firm, LLC

Justin Mims was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. At an early age, Justin's parents instilled in him a strong work ethic and desire to help others. His father retired as the Director of Marketing and Communications at the United States Postal Service, and his mom is a Partner at Riser, McLaurin and Gibbons, a prominent Accounting Firm in North Charleston.. Justin attended both public and private schools throughout the Charleston area and graduated from First Baptist High School in 2000. Upon graduation, Justin attended the College of Charleston, where he was awarded the Academic Founders' Scholarship and the Life Scholarship. In 2004, he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English and a minor in Creative Writing. After graduating from college, Justin attended the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2007.. During law school, Justin worked for the Department of Revenue and was Vice President of Phi Kappa Phi, a prestigious legal fraternity. After graduation, Justin was admitted to the South Carolina Bar, and began practicing law as an Assistant Public Defender in Aiken County. He later became an Associate with the Mlynarczyk Law Firm, where he practiced in the areas of Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation. Justin has also taught college-level Business Law, Civil Litigation and English courses at Trident Technical College.. In addition to the South Carolina Bar Association, Justin is also a member of the Charleston County Bar, and he is licensed to practice in the United States District Court of South Carolina. He currently serves in the firm's growing Social Security Disability and Personal Injury law practice.. Justin currently lives in Hanahan, SC with his wife Heather, and during his free time he enjoys running and spending time outdoors.

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Location: Summerville 29483
Firm: Steinberg Law Firm LLC

Elliotte is from Charleston and graduated with honors from the College of Charleston. He received his law degree with high honors from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta. While at Emory, he was on the Emory Law Journal and served as its Executive Articles Editor. He received several honors and awards while at Emory, including the Pro Bono Medal for his work providing legal services to those in need, the Order of the Coif, the Paul Bryan Prize, and the International Association of Defense Counsel’s legal writing prize.. Following law school, Elliotte served as a law clerk for a federal district court judge in the Northern District of Alabama, helping the judge with legal research and drafting decisions. Elliotte then served as a law clerk for Justice Kaye Hearn on the South Carolina Supreme Court drafting memos and opinions for cases before South Carolina’s highest court.. Prior to joining the Steinberg Law Firm in 2018, Elliotte was a litigator in the Charleston office of a highly regarded regional law firm where he primarily worked defending several of the largest national homebuilders in construction defect cases. He also handled a wide variety of other legal matters ranging from drafting construction contracts to litigating business disputes and personal injury claims. Elliotte concentrated on construction defect disputes, often involving many parties and complex issues. He gained invaluable knowledge and experience of how construction defect claims are tried and how builders defend against them. But at heart, he wasn’t satisfied representing builders, and he joined the Steinberg Law Firm to use his knowledge to help homeowners confronted with construction problems.. Elliotte is a member of the South Carolina Bar’s Construction Law Section and the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law. He has authored numerous articles in the construction law field, including co-authoring a chapter in The 2017 A201 Deskbook covering revisions to the industry’s most common form of construction contracts. Recently Elliotte was elected to serve on the SC Bar of Delegates for the 1st Judicial Circuit.. Elliotte and his wife Lyndsey live in West Ashley with their two daughters. They are members of Circular Congregational Church. Elliotte serves on the board of directors for the Palmetto Project and provides legal assistance to victims at a community domestic violence shelter.

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+1 (843) 547-5764
Location: Charleston 29407
Firm: Kahn Law Firm, LLP

Attorney Wes B. Allison is a dedicated advocate for his clients. As a magna cum laude graduate of Charleston School of Law, Attorney Allison has the skills and knowledge to navigate complex injury cases. During law school, he consistently made the Dean’s List and was honored with numerous CALI Awards for Excellence, given to the student with the top grade in certain legal classes. Since joining Kahn Law Firm, Attorney Allison has focused on the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice, proudly representing clients throughout the Charleston area. For a skilled and knowledgeable personal injury attorney, call his firm at.

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Location: Charleston 29401
Firm: Gruenloh Law Firm

Patrick Aulton Chisum is a self described as an esquire, knight errant, nautical wheeler, world explorer, volunteer wassailer and amateur lion tamer.. Patrick Chisum is a junior partner who handles many different kinds of cases including personal injury, criminal defense, magistrate & probate court matters. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2007 and the Charleston School of Law in 2012. During law school, Patrick worked for the Georgetown County Public Defenders office, SCDHEC Ocean Coastal Resource Management and was a volunteer Guardian ad Litem. Prior to law school, he worked as an Estate Clerk for the Honorable Judge Amy McCulloch in the Richland County Probate Court.. Patrick has been named 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star,  2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017 South Carolina Outstanding Young Lawyer by the American Registry , and 2014 Top Ten Under Forty by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. When Patrick is not practicing law, you may find him sailing around Charleston Harbor, staying active with the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Alumni chapter, or simply enjoying a nice plate of nachos.

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Location: Charleston 29401

Chris is a trial lawyer who practices throughout South and North Carolina. He previously served as an assistant public defender in Western NC, but now works primarily out of his Charleston office and devotes his practice exclusively to helping those who have been injured by the wrongful acts of others.

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Location: Charleston 29401
Firm: Yarborough Applegate

David Lail is a trial lawyer committed to representing those harmed by the actions of others.  In addition to helping the injured and their families, David represents victims of bad faith insurance practices, landowners in condemnation actions, and plaintiffs in business litigation.  David’s practice focuses on helping people that have experienced a life-changing event or crisis and found themselves with a real fight on their hands – a fight that many times involves powerful and connected interests on the other side.

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+1 (843) 284-9371
Location: North Charleston 29405
Firm: Brandon Dawson

Brandon is a founding member of Miller, Dawson, Sigal and Ward Injury Attorneys where he practices general civil litigation including workers’ compensation, automobile accidents and serious personal injuries. Brandon has successfully tried numerous claims in front of the Workers’ Compensation Commission and has a true passion for advocating for injured workers. Over his career, Brandon has helped his clients recover millions of dollars for injuries sustained at the hands of others.. Brandon is a Charleston native and proud alumni of the Porter-Gaud School. Brandon graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Finance. He then returned home to attend the Charleston School of Law where he served as the Associate Managing Editor of the Charleston Law Review and was a member of the Moot Court Board. Upon graduation, Brandon joined a small, local personal injury firm where he spent the last five years helping significantly grow the firm before branching out to start Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward Injury Attorneys. Brandon is passionate about advocating for his clients and understands the difficulties faced by injury victims.. He is married to his beautiful wife, Jessica, who is a practicing real estate attorney. Jessica and Brandon enjoy spending time with their son, traveling the world and Clemson football.. EDUCATION. Clemson UniversityB.S. Finance (minor in accounting). Charleston School of LawJuris Doctorate, magna cum laude. BAR ADMISSION. South Carolina. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS. Injured Workers’ AdvocatesSouth Carolina Association for JusticeCharleston County Bar

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Location: North Charleston 29406
Firm: Anastopoulo Law Firm, LLC

M. STEPHEN BLEVINS, JR. () is a lawyer, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. He is an attorney at law at Anastopoulo Law Firm, LLC in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Location: Charleston 29403
Firm: Bringardner Injury Law Firm, LLC

I am a trial lawyer and managing partner at the Bringardner Injury Law Firm. I focus my practice on complex catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death. I have experience with cases involving motor vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles, trucks, commercial vehicles, construction accidents, negligent security, premises liability, and insurance bad faith. I have extensive experience in cases involving traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. I pride myself on standing up for people.

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+1 (843) 628-1774
Location: N. Charleston 29406
Firm: Joye Law Firm, LLP

As head of the litigation department and having represented injured persons for over 26 years, Mark practices what he learned as an Eagle Scout – be prepared. He believes his experience has helped him to be prepared for any circumstance and he puts that to good use in and out of the courtroom on behalf of those who have been injured by defective products, in car crashes, and in tractor trailer collisions.

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Location: Conway 29526
Firm: Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, P.C.

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Location: Mount Pleasant 29464
Firm: Max Sparwasser Law Firm, LLC

As one of the founding attorneys of the Max Sparwasser Law Firm, LLC in Charleston, South Carolina, Max Sparwasser serves those who are looking for a lawyer in cases concerning personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, workplace injuries and more. He stands by his clients' side during settlement negotiations and trials to make sure no one takes advantage of them or infringe on their rights. He is humbled to say that he has won million dollar settlements in the past, through hard work and dedication. Schedule a free consultation with him today.

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Location: North Charleston 29406
Firm: Ameika Law, LLC

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Location: North Charleston 29406
Firm: The Hartman Law Firm, LLC

Frank Hartman concentrates his legal practice in several areas, specializing in cases concerning social security disability, auto accidents, on the job injuries, slip and falls, trucking injuries, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Mr. Hartman recently achieved a settlement on behalf of his client, a Beaufort, SC woman involved in a slip and fall claim, obtaining a $230, settlement with a maximum possible recovery of $300, had death resulted.. The Hartman Law Firm, LLC was established by Mr. Hartman in 2011 in North Charleston, South Carolina. Mr. Hartman worked with a prominent local firm prior to opening his own firm. During the three years of his employment, Mr. Hartman tripled the settlement results for his clients. His experience in the industry led him to conclude that large plaintiff firms put their own bottom line above their clients’ best interest, settling their clients’ cases on a case volume practice as opposed to obtaining the best results for their client, or profit over people. Insurance companies are well aware of the large firms’ reputation for settling cases for less than their actual values, so they offer significantly less, knowing these claims are likely to settle anyway. Mr. Hartman opened his own firm so he could help his clients obtain the best settlement results and because he thinks the people of South Carolina deserve better.. Mr. Hartman is a local boy who returned to serve his home town. Born at the Baptist Hospital in Columbia, SC, his family moved to the Isle of Palms when he was two years old. Mr. Hartman grew up on the Isle of Palms, attended Sullivan’s Island Elementary School, Porter-Gaud High School, and is a James F. Byrnes Scholar and an alumnus of the College of Charleston. He graduated from The Florida State University School of Law in 2006. Mr. Hartman was an exchange student to the University of Groningen, the Netherlands while in undergraduate school. He studied at Oxford University, England, and Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands while in law school. Mr. Hartman speaks Dutch and Spanish and has a working knowledge of Russian, bringing a multicultural viewpoint to his practice. His uncle, Cotton Harness, served the people of the Low Country for thirty years in Environmental Law, and was a forerunner and advocate for mediation in South Carolina. His father, Pogo Hartman, was a successful personal injury lawyer in Columbia, SC.. Today, Mr. Hartman is a well-respected and successful attorney in South Carolina, a member of the Charleston Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, American Bar Association, and The South Carolina Association for Justice. Mr. Hartman is Episcopalian by faith, and a published author, penning “Tyger River Redux,” an exploration of the historical foundation of insurance bad faith law in the State of South Carolina. Future publications include “Ten Ways to Wreck Your Car Accident Case.”. J.D., The Florida State School of Law (2006)Erasmus University of Rotterdam (2005)Oxford University, England (2005)B.A., College of Charleston (2000)The University of Groningen, The Netherlands (1998-1999)Porter-Gaud High School (1995). South Carolina Bar (2007)

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