Rock Hill Car Accident Lawyer: What to Do After a Crash in South Carolina
If you were hurt in a car accident in Rock Hill, York County, or somewhere else in South Carolina, Thompson Law Firm is here to help.
Car accidents happen fast, but the problems they cause can last for months or years. You may be dealing with injuries, medical bills, car repairs, missed work, and insurance companies while trying to get better.
If another driver caused your accident, you may be able to recover money for your injuries and other losses. A Rock Hill car accident lawyer can investigate what happened, deal with the insurance companies, and help you pursue your claim.
Thompson Law Firm has an office in Rock Hill, South Carolina. We handle car accident cases in York County and throughout South Carolina.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
Car accidents can happen because of distracted driving, speeding, following too closely, running red lights or stop signs, unsafe lane changes, drunk or impaired driving, reckless driving, driver fatigue, bad weather, or dangerous road conditions.
Sometimes it is clear who caused the crash. Other times, the drivers tell different stories. That is why the evidence matters.
What Should You Do After a Car Accident?
Your health should come first. Get to a safe place and call 911 if needed. Get medical treatment if you are hurt. Some injuries may not be obvious right away.
If you can, take pictures and videos of the cars, damage, road, traffic signs, skid marks, injuries, and anything else that may help show what happened. Get the other driver’s contact and insurance information. If there are witnesses, get their names and phone numbers.
After speaking with law enforcement and getting medical attention, consider contacting a lawyer. Be careful about giving detailed statements to insurance companies or accepting settlement money before you understand your injuries and legal options.
Common Car Accident Injuries
Car crashes can cause neck and back injuries, whiplash, broken bones, head injuries, concussions, spinal injuries, internal injuries, cuts, scars, and permanent injuries. Some people recover quickly. Others need surgery, physical therapy, injections, or long-term care.
How Is Fault Determined in South Carolina?
When there is a disagreement about who caused a crash, we look at the evidence. That may include the collision report, pictures, videos, witness statements, vehicle damage, traffic cameras, medical records, cellphone records, and other information.
South Carolina follows modified comparative negligence. In general, an injured person may recover damages if their share of fault is not greater than the defendant’s, but the recovery can be reduced by the injured person’s percentage of fault. Fault issues can make a careful investigation very important.
What Money Can You Recover?
Depending on the case, you may be able to recover money for medical bills, future medical care, lost wages, loss of future income, property damage, pain and suffering, permanent injuries, and other losses caused by the crash.
There is no simple formula for deciding what a car accident case is worth. Every case is different.
What If the Other Driver Does Not Have Enough Insurance?
The other driver’s insurance may not be the only coverage available. South Carolina requires uninsured motorist coverage and insurers must offer optional underinsured motorist coverage. Depending on the facts and the coverage purchased, UM or UIM coverage may become important.
Our job is to look at all available insurance coverage and possible sources of recovery.
What If a Company Vehicle or Truck Caused the Accident?
Crashes involving company vehicles, delivery vehicles, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles can be more complicated. The driver may not be the only person or company responsible.
We may need to investigate the employer, vehicle owner, insurance companies, maintenance records, company policies, electronic data, and other evidence.
How Can a Rock Hill Car Accident Lawyer Help?
Thompson Law Firm can investigate the crash, gather evidence, deal with insurance companies, document your injuries and losses, negotiate your claim, and file a lawsuit when necessary. We prepare our cases so we are ready if litigation becomes necessary.
How Much Does It Cost?
You do not have to pay us money upfront to handle your car accident case. At Thompson Law Firm, you pay nothing unless we win, subject to the terms of your representation agreement.
Serving Rock Hill, York County, and South Carolina
Our Rock Hill office serves people injured in car accidents in Charleston, Clover, Columbia, Conway, Fort Mill, Goose Creek, Greenville, Moncks Corner, Myrtle Beach, North Charleston, Rock Hill, Tega Cay, York and all other cities in South Carolina.
You do not have to live in Rock Hill or York County to contact Thompson Law Firm about a South Carolina crash.
Contact a Rock Hill Car Accident Lawyer
If you were hurt in a car accident in Rock Hill, York County, or elsewhere in South Carolina, contact Thompson Law Firm. We can talk with you about what happened, explain your options, and help you decide what to do next.