Injury Law Protects South Carolina Residents
Get the Justice You Deserve
Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident in South Carolina? This could be from a slip and fall accident, injury while at work, car wreck, motorcycle or truck accident, medical malpractice, or even worse, wrongful death. If you have been impacted, you could be entitled to compensation from those responsible for your suffering. Unfortunately, the process of justice takes time and skill. You need experienced South Carolina lawyers on your side like the Lowcountry personal injury lawyers at The Shelton Law Firm, Hilton Head Island, SC. A good law firm can help you navigate South Carolina law to get every cent you deserve.
Do I need an attorney for my South Carolina Injury Claim?
Not every accident that happens in South Carolina will qualify for a personal injury claim. Likewise, there are situations where an attorney may not be necessary. Unless you are well-acquainted with SC personal injury law, seeking the guidance of a personal injury lawyer after an injury accident is an important step in protecting your rights. A good attorney can help clients determine whether the case even necessitates legal counsel.
You should never act too quick to dismiss what might appear, at first, to be a minor injury. Sometimes symptoms or injuries may be slow to present and can have long-term consequences. This is why you should speak with a personal injury law firm, like The Shelton Law Firm, before deciding to settle on your own. Generally, individuals who seek legal counsel receive a larger settlement than if they had attempted to resolve the matter on their own.
Why should you trust a good Personal Injury Attorney?
First and foremost, personal injury law is complicated. The insurance companies we engage have well-trained professionals on their side leaving little room for error. You need an experienced personal injury advocate in your corner. Our personal injury lawyers are prepared to:
Take the time to review your case during your first consultation.
Investigate the accident—gathering information and building a case.
Handle all of the required paperwork for your personal injury claim.
Represent your interests in settlement discussions with the insurance company.
Put together a strategic legal plan focused on your case.
The “one-size-fits-all” approach is not good enough for a complex personal injury claim in South Carolina. You need an experienced firm like The Shelton Law Firm to put the proper time, energy, and resources into your case. Results matter.
South Carolina Law
South Carolina Law recognizes that the concept—to make one “whole”—often is physically unattainable. It recognizes that recovery can be made for damages for pain and suffering, permanent injury, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of opportunity, and other forms of damage. In South Carolina, a jury may determine the monetary value of the damages suffered by an injured person.
Types of Personal Injury Claims
Attorney Ben Shelton is prepared to do what is necessary to protect you and your family. Some examples of the types of personal injury claims we handle across South Carolina include:
Car Wrecks: Were you injured in a vehicle accident caused by the negligence of someone else? This could have resulted from speeding, distracted driving, intoxicated driving, or any other form of carelessness/recklessness action.
Truck Accidents: We represent victims of truck accidents in South Carolina. Trucking companies and their insurance providers are known for aggressively protecting their own interests.
Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcyclists are more likely than other road users to be severely injured in a crash. With multiple potential factors involved in your case, you need strong legal representation following a motorcycle collision.
Nursing Home Abuse: Nursing homes, long-term care centers, and other similar facilities must abide by their duty to provide high-quality professional care. In South Carolina, you have protection against nursing home abuse and neglect.
Slip and Fall Accidents: Slips, trips, and falls pose a daily unassuming threat, often times resulting in severe injuries. Business and property owners in the Lowcountry across South Carolina have a proactive duty to identify and address unreasonably dangerous slipping and tripping hazards.
Medical Malpractice: Doctors, hospitals, and medical providers have a legal obligation in SC to provide the highest standard of professional medical care. When they fail to do so, patients may suffer severe harm, potentially including the loss of their life.
Wrongful Death: While our legal team knows that there is no legal action that could ever be enough to make it right, we also know that your family needs justice and maximum financial support.
Serving the fine residents of South Carolina and surrounding Lowcountry areas including:
Beaufort County, SC
Bluffton, SC
Beaufort, SC
Charleston, SC
Colleton County, SC
Hampton County, SC
Hardeeville, SC
Hilton Head Island, SC
Jasper County, SC
Okatie, SC
Ridgeland, SC
The Shelton Law Firm Fights to Help Victims and Their Families Maximize Compensation
Under South Carolina state law, injured parties can seek financial relief for both economic and non-economic losses. After an accident, it is important you receive compensation to pay for bills, cover any missed time out of work, and generally support yourself and your family. Unfortunately, the reality is that you cannot trust the big insurance companies for guidance with your legal claim. Their loyalty is to their own bottom line so they want to settle your case for less than fair value. At The Shelton Law Firm, our South Carolina personal injury attorneys fight to help victims maximize their financial support.
You may be able to recover a settlement for:
Emergency medical treatment
Hospital bills and other health costs
Physical therapy and rehabilitative cars
Loss of wages and future earning power
Pain and suffering
Scarring or disfiguring injuries
Long-term physical impairment
Wrongful death of a family member
What are my next steps for finding a lawyer for my personal injury case?
We have experience handling injury law matters for people in state-wide South Carolina, Hilton Head, and the surrounding Lowcountry. Our legal team is passionate about using our experience to help you during this difficult time in your life. When you call us for help, we’ll work tirelessly to get you the best outcome. Call The Shelton Law Firm at 843.802.0087 to get started with a free case evaluation.