PERSONAL INJURY PRACTICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA
PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER IN COLUMBIA, SC
PERSONAL INJURY PRACTICE
WE ALL HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO MAKE GOOD WHEN WE MAKE A MISTAKE OR ARE CARELESS AND INJURE SOMEONE ELSE. THIS IS TRUE WHETHER DRIVING A CAR, A TRUCK, CONDUCTING OUR PROFESSION OR DURING ANY OTHER LIFE ACTIVITY. IF A DISPUTE ARISES, OUR DEMOCRACY GIVES ALL PERSONS THE RIGHT TO HAVE A JURY DETERMINE THE TRUTH AND DISPENSE JUSTICE.
Our personal injury clients are generally our most vulnerable clients. A serious accident/injury or work accident, means pain, loss of income for a period of time and, during that time, the medical bills are piling up. And this is not to mention the work required to heal. Because of this reality, if you place your trust in us, we will listen to ensure we understand the full scope of your losses and then work with you to craft a litigation strategy to best meet your needs.
WHEN SHOULD I SETTLE: /WHAT IS MY CASE WORTH?
Unless there no injury, it is almost always prudent and cost effective to have an initial consult with an attorney practicing in this area. An initial consult with this Firm and many firms is without charge. Each person’s needs are different and, although many attorneys on TV advertise a quick settlement, that is not always in your interest. If you are still being treated medically through therapy or even surgery or your full medical situation is not known at a given time, settlement early might not be in your best interest. It is important, for both you and your attorney, to know the extent and duration of your injuries. Once this information is known, we will give you our opinion of the settlement range or the estimated value of the case. This information comes from our experience, other verdicts and settlements of a like nature and the understanding of the County in which the case would be tried if it were to go to trial.
Settlement is the most desirable outcome of any case both for the client and the attorney. However, sometimes an insurance company adjuster may not be able to see the full value of the case. In these situations, it is important that you have a firm and attorney willing to go the extra mile and file and be prepared to litigate the matter all the way through trial if necessary. Most cases, even after they are taken to Court, settle before trial.
HOW CAN WE HELP /OUR LEGAL ATTORNEY FEES:
ORMOND DUNN, as many firms, will take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Also, we will advance litigation costs when they are necessary to obtain a fair and just settlement or verdict. Expenses such as medical record costs, filing fees, experts, depositions and subpoenas are costs that are usually advanced in personal injury litigation. Depending on the type, size and evidence in your case, our Firm will often discount our standard contingency attorney fees percentage and have done so in the past in many cases.
