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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.


17531 Personal Injury Lawyers Found

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Charleston 29406
Firm: George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers

Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. David Johnston is an accomplished attorney who helps clients throughout South Carolina in a wide range of matters involving personal injury and workers’ compensation. Specifically, Attorney Johnston applies his decades of experience to helping clients’ secure full and fair compensation after they’ve been hurt on the job or were injured as a result of another’s negligence or carelessness. In each case he handles, no matter how difficult, David focuses on providing personalized attention and positive results.. After earning his BA in computer science from East Carolina University, David went on to graduate from Campbell University School of Law, where he served as the Court of Appeals Editor for the Campbell Law Observer and was a Moot Court Finalist. After law school, he gained extensive experience in personal injury, workers’ comp, Social Security law, and estate planning while working at some of the top firms in the Carolinas.. In addition to his legal experience representing local South Carolinians, David was also invited to work as a legal advisor to several private security providers during the Iraqi conflict in Baghdad in 2004. During this time, he worked with top agencies - including Sabre International Security, American Iraqi Solutions Group, and Special Operations Consultant (SOC) International Security. He was instrumental in assisting one organization’s establishment of a 1,500 man guard force to protect the perimeter of Victory Base Complex, which housed top military officials.. David has been a resident of Charleston for nearly 20 years and has dedicated his career to helping hard-working men and women across the state with the same level of passion and dedication he devoted to those who served our country.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Charleston 29406
Firm: George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers

Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. Immediately after passing the South Carolina Bar, Attorney Caroline Temple began working at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers in the Veterans Disability Law subdivision. Her passion for people, especially for veterans, has allowed for her to represent clients to ensure that they receive the disability payments they deserve. She understands that in today’s society, veterans are often over-looked. For this reason, she works hard to make sure each of her veteran clients is comfortable and confident through the entire case process.. Before beginning her career in law, Temple attended Louisiana State University where she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in English, minoring in Italian. During this time, she was a part of Delta Delta Delta Sorority which allowed for her to be a major part of charity events, such as ones that benefitted the St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital and Habitat for Humanity. Temple remained at LSU while she completed her Juris Doctorate, which she graduated cum laude. During law school, she spent a summer studying personal injury and insurance defense firms in Lyon, France. After her law school completion, Temple became licensed in Louisiana and practiced corporate and insurance defense litigation in New Orleans.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: Charleston 29403

Stefan has focused his practice on nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, and personal injury. After working for one of South Carolina's largest plaintiff's firms for over 6 years, where Stefan developed a department consisting of mutlitple attorneys and staff covering various states in the southeast focused on nursing home abuse and neglect and medical malpractice, Stefan decided to open his own practice - the Feidler Law Firm. The Feidler Law Firm serves injured folks in both South Carolina and Georgia. His personal injury practice focuses on nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, as well as personal injury cases related to various types of injuries including motor vehicle accidents.. Stefan is a native of the low country, raised on the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina by a single mother who worked two jobs to put food on the table. As a teenager, Stefan found himself on the wrong side of the law and was in the need of legal assistance. Because funds were limited, Stefan’s mother used a credit card to pay attorney fees. Stefan worked as an oyster shucker as his mother expected him to pay the credit card off. That is when Stefan first learned about the importance of hard work.. That attorney changed Stefan's lif forever. The attorney was compassionate and not only addressed all the legal issues, but also made certain Stefan was on the right path. Due to that attorney’s influence, Stefan decided he wanted to be an attorney to one day impact the life of someone the same way that attorney impacted Stefan’s life. Stefan never found himself on the wrong side of the law again and made sure he was on a path to make his momma proud.. Stefan obtained his law degre from the Charleston School of Law, where he was the editor0-in-chief for a law reivew and managing editor for another. Stefan worked as an oyster shucker during law school while also maintaining an internship at the Public Defender’s office and private law firm. After law school Stefan clerked for Circuit Court Judge Roger M. Young, Sr., where he traveled the State of South Carolina to assist Judge Young in various jury trials.. About a month after Stefan's first child was born, his wife and Stefan decided it was time to take a leap of faith and open Feidler Law Firm. While Feidler Law Firm’s primary goal is to provide professional and compassionate legal representation to individuals directly impacted by the negligence of others, Feidler Law Firm also decided that the core values of the law firm would always reflect treating each client like family, and making sure the firm positively impacted the surrounding community in a direct way.. Stefan lives in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife Kelly, son Bodhi, 135lb dog Gunnar, and four chickens for which they named after the Golden Girls. When Stefan is not zealously advocating for injured clients, you can probably catch Stefan fishing with Bodhi, coaching kids’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reading a book, or shucking oysters for friends and family. Employees of Feidler Law Firm are also constantly volunteering in the community. This is a cornerstone of who we are at the Feidler Law Firm, and the legacy Stefan wants to leave for the next generation.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Charleston 29401
Firm: Shahid Law Office, LLC

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Charleston 29406
Firm: George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers

Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. Attorney Brian Badger, a lifelong resident of Charleston, received his undergraduate education from Clemson University and later earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Before becoming a member of the legal team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers, Brian worked in South Carolina local government, and also worked in the insurance industry and other law firms handling personal injury cases. His background in insurance claims gives him unique experience and insight into the “other side,” which he puts to work for his personal injury clients. Brian is well known and respected for his commitment to protecting the rights of the injured, including those who have been involved in car accidents and those injured at work. He is a bold advocate for his clients who are going up against large insurance companies and fights tirelessly to help bring his clients the compensation they deserve.. Brian lives with his family in West Ashley.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Charleston 29401
Firm: Hopkins Law Firm, LLC

Clay earned his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law. As a law student, he served as the Executive Editor of The Journal of the Legal Profession and began gaining valuable litigation experience. He served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Chief Judge Karon O. Bowdre, and the Honorable Virginia E. Hopkins, both of the Northern District of Alabama, respectively. He participated in one of the school of law's clinical programs, providing free representation to members of the local community in various facets of civil litigation, including obtaining a default judgment in a trial involving faulty construction work following the tornado in Tuscaloosa in 2011.. While in law school, Clay was elected to the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society, was awarded the Dean’s Community Service Award, and received the Best Paper Award in his first year Contracts class. Clay is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, the Horry County Bar Association, the Georgetown County Bar Association, and the South Carolina Association for Justice.. Clay holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from Clemson University with a minor in Political Science. He resides in Georgetown with his golden retriever, Lee.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Charleston 29407
Firm: Bentley Price Law Firm

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: North Charleston 29406
Firm: Joye Law Firm, LLP

$5.8M.  $5M.  $3.5M.  $2.7M.  $2.15M.  $2M.  $1.9M.  $1.6M.  And the list goes on.. My objective as a personal injury lawyer is simple -- to help people who have been injured and damaged by the actions and misdeeds of corporations, businesses, individuals, and other wrongdoers.  Based on the results I have obtained for my clients for the past 17+ years, my objective is achieved on a regular basis, day in and day out.  These results include: $5.8M for a client injured in a automobile collision; $5M for the estate of a decedent who was killed because of a desgin defect in an automobile;  $3.5M for a client injured when her car was hit by an intoxicated driver; $2.7M for a client injured because a staircase was improperly maintained; $2.15M for a client injured because of insufficient railing on a walkway; $2M for the estate of a decedent who was killed in an automobile accident; $1.9M for the estate of a decedent (a minor) who was killed when exiting a school bus; $1.6M for a client injured because of an uneven walking surface; and numerous other $1M level/six figure results.. These results are greater and more numerous than many lawyers who have a higher AVVO rating than I do.  Does an AVVO rating lower than I deserve bother me?  No, not at all.  Instead of taking time away from my practice to increase my AVVO rating (such as attending golf/seminar meet-and-greets), I stay focused on my practice and my clients.  Focus that creates results for my clients.  I thoroughly enjoy the practice of law and and obtaining results that matter.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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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)

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: North Charleston 29406
Firm: George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers

Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. With over 18 years of experience in law practice, Robert has handled a countless amount of cases, some of which included complicated catastrophic injury as well as wrongful death. With his passion for this legal area, Treacy is able to defend clients who have suffered harm as a result of other persons’ negligence. Because of his experience in the field, Treacy has tried cases in various levels of South Carolina trial courts including the Worker’s Compensation Commission, the Social Security Administration, as well as the Federal District court.. Prior to his practice in law, Treacy attended College of Charleston where he earned his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in 1993. Immediately following his undergraduate coursework, he attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with his Juris Doctor in 1996. Subsequent to his education, Treacy received a one-year judicial clerkship with a circuit court attorney in Anderson, South Carolina.. From 1997 to 1999, Treacy operated as a prosecuting attorney at the Oconee County Solicitor’s office. Due to his exceptional service and passion for law, Treacy was commended for his work at the office. At this point, Treacy’s passion grew and he soon began private practice in Anderson. In 2002, Treacy joined George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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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.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: North Charleston 29406
Firm: George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers

Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. Attorney Patrick Scarlett’s passion for people has been the center of his dedication for practicing law. Through his life, he has encountered people from many walks of life. As a result, Scarlett saw it as his personal mission to represent and stand beside those who might need a helping hand. This is what led Scarlett to becoming a personal injury lawyer at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers. Scarlett makes it his responsibility to teach every client every aspect regarding their individual case, as well as explain the legal process that is involved. By doing this, Scarlett does everything in his power to make sure that clients are able to witness efficient results in a timely manner.. After completing his undergraduate coursework at the University of Notre Dame, Scarlett went on to complete his Juris Doctor at the University of South Carolina School of Law in the year 2009. Because of his passion for the subject, he finished law school in the top fifteen percent. During his time at Notre Dame, Scarlett also studied business at the Moore School of Business. In addition, he underwent rigorous training in language and business in Spanish by studying abroad at Spain’s University of Salamanca.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Location: North Charleston 29418
Firm: Riesen Law Firm, LLP

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
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Location: Conway 29526
Firm: Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, P.C.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
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Location: North Charleston 29406
Firm: Joye Law Firm, LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: North Charleston 29406
Firm: George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers

Any results the lawyer or the law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate results can be obtained for other clients.. Paula Amick is a personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyer at George Sink, P.A Injury Lawyers. A proven advocate with years of legal experience, Paula focuses her practice exclusively on helping injured victims and injured workers after they have been injured in a range of accidents, including car wrecks, construction accidents, and others.. When handling cases, Paula focuses on providing the personalized, step-by-step assistance clients deserve. Knowing that victims and families can face many physical, emotional, and financial setbacks after accidents, this level of representation often provides a strong sense of support and security during an intimidating legal process.. Paula holds a B.A. degree in English from Erskine College, where she graduated summa cum laude in 1989. After earning her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1992, she took a position with the South Carolina Court of Appeals and later worked for a firm in Canada where she ran the corporate services department.. A member of the George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers legal team in Columbia since 1999, Paula holds professional memberships with the South Carolina Bar and the North Carolina Bar.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
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Location: Summerville 29485
Firm: John Price Law Firm, LLC

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (706) 550-6999
Location: Evans 30809
Firm: PJ Campanaro Attorney at Law

I am an experienced trial attorney who has taken more than a hundred cases to trial.  As a client, you need an attorney who has actual experience in the trenches of litigation.  I care about my clients and the results that we receive.. I also have a passion for exercise.  I have completed a plethora of Half Marathons, a  Full Marathon, and most recently, the Augusta Half Ironman.  I belive that the mental and physical toughness required for these events help prepare me for the battles in the courtroom.. I look forward to taking on your case and getting you the best possible outcome.. PJ Campanaro

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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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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