AUTO, TRUCK OR CYCLE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY IN SOUTH CAROLINA
AUTO, TRUCK OR CYCLE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER IN COLUMBIA, SC
AUTO, TRUCK OR CYCLE ACCIDENTS: RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY:
(IF YOU HAVE SUFFERED INJURY TO YOUR PERSON OR HEALTH)
BASICS OF THE LAW:
If a person’s or entity’s carelessness (including recklessness or willful behavior) causes damages to another, the law requires that the person at fault “make it right” or place the injured person in a position he or she would have been if the carelessness had not occurred. We are all careless from time to time and this is why we carry liability insurance; so we can cover our own negligence when it injures someone else.
The most common kinds of injuries resulting from automobile, truck or motorcycle accidents. Slip and fall injuries, professional malpractice, defective products. These are only examples of types of injuries or the causes of injuries in which the person or entity in the wrong are required (liable to) the injured person but anytime someone else’ negligence causes another damages or injury, the law requires compensation to the injured party.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A CASE?
- One must have three elements to have a case if they are injured by another person’s negligence. 1) There must be a general duty to act responsibly for the defendant.
- There must be evidence of the other person’s negligence. Your own information and evidence at the scene are very important. The facts gathered (if any) by police coming to the scene is important but it can be incorrect at times. If you have evidence of the other person negligence or carelessness then:
- The damages caused must be related directly to that person’s negligence.
IN ACCIDENTS ON SOUTH CAROLINA ROADS, INCLUDING AUTO, TRUCK, BICYCLE OR MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS, THESE ELEMENTS APPLY.
Finally, from a practical matter, the negligent person must have assets that can pay compensation. Most of the time it is insurance held by the other party. However, other protections such as uninsured motorist insurance and under-insured motorist insurance are relevant sources of compensation.
WHY HIRE AN ATTORNEY?
The attorney will make sure that the liability side of the case (who was at fault) can be proven if the matter ever went to Court. Just as important, attorneys who practice in this area are making sure all potentially recoverable damages are presented. Finally, attorneys know how to look for sources of insurance or assets to pay claims. Insurance laws can be complex and many times the damages an injured party has exceeded the policy limits of the at-fault party.
WE DO:
– CAR-TRUCK AND MOTORCYCLE AND BICYCLE ACCIDENTS.
– SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
– DEFECTIVE OR UNSAFE PRODUCTS (PRODUCTS LIABILITY)
– WORKPLACE INJURIES AND THIRD PARTY CLAIMS
– DOG BITES – HOMEOWNER CLAIMS AND OTHER NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS.
