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    Denmark, SC Personal Injury Lawyer

    Filing a personal injury lawsuit may be an option any time you are injured by someone else’s negligence or recklessness in South Carolina. Tell our lawyers more about your injuries, how you sustained them, and what they have cost you, and we can determine whether you have a case.

    You can only file a personal injury lawsuit while the statute of limitations is still running. Once it expires, which typically happens within 3 years of the date of injury, you can no longer seek compensation. A combination of pictures, videos, eyewitness testimony, medical records, medical bills, and income records helps us prove why you were injured, the extent of your injuries, and your total damages.

    For a free review of your case from Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers, call our personal injury lawyers at (803) 451-4000.

    When Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Denmark, SC?

    Victims often have cause to file personal injury lawsuits when negligent parties injure them.

    Someone Else Was Negligent

    Negligence is the basis upon which most personal injury claims are brought. Someone is negligent when they violate the duty of care they owe to another party, and that duty of care injures the other party. A duty of care is a legal obligation to act in a certain way, and any action or inaction in breach of that duty may be considered negligence.

    You Incurred Damages

    Plaintiffs file personal injury lawsuits so that they may get compensation for the damages they have incurred due to negligence. Sustaining significant economic and non-economic damages gives you reason to bring a personal injury case against the liable party.

    You may not know the full extent of your damages until our personal injury lawyers evaluate your claim’s value. Underestimating damages is common among victims and can lead them to believe that bad settlement offers are acceptable.

    Time Remains in the Statute of Limitations

    You can file a personal injury lawsuit at any time during the statute of limitations in South Carolina. Once the statute of limitations expires, however, you can no longer sue for compensation.

    The statute of limitations is 3 years, and the accrual date is typically the date of injury. The accrual date may differ from the date of injury if the victim was a minor when injured, the defendant left the state after injuring the victim, or the victim discovered their injuries at a later date.

    What Evidence Can Prove Your Personal Injury Case?

    Our attorneys can get evidence that proves the defendant’s fault for your injuries, the extent of your injuries, and the damages from the accident.

    Pictures and Videos

    Pictures let us preserve the accident scene and determine what happened. Do your best to take clear, relevant photos that show property damage, hazardous conditions, debris, and other fallout from the accident. You may even photograph your obvious injuries at the scene, such as deep lacerations or displaced fractures.

    Videos are also useful, and may come from nearby surveillance systems, eyewitnesses, or even victims themselves.

    Eyewitness Testimony

    Eyewitness testimony can place the defendant at the scene of the accident, confirm the defendant’s exact negligent conduct, and corroborate important facts of the plaintiff’s case. We can obtain eyewitness statements soon after an accident and help prepare them for depositions or testimony.

    Medical Records

    Medical records are essential for proving injuries caused by negligence. Hospital records can show when and why you were admitted into the hospital or emergency room and the medically necessary treatment you needed for your injuries. With your permission, we can request and collect medical records from hospitals and physicians in preparation for your case.

    You need to seek medical care for medical records to exist. Do not pause or stop your treatment at any point before reaching maximum medical improvement, as that could create a noticeable gap in your medical records.

    Medical Bills

    In addition to medical records, medical bills are also important evidence in personal injury cases. We need bills, invoices, and other evidence of medical damages to prove the total cost of all medically necessary treatment.

    Income Documentation

    Personal injuries often prevent victims from returning to work for some time. Even in the short term, lost wages can be noticeable and pose significant financial challenges for victims. Using proof of your pre-injury income, we can calculate the wages you are missing out on because of negligence.

    Answering Top Personal Injury FAQs in Denmark, SC

    What if Multiple Parties Are Liable for a Personal Injury?

    If multiple parties contributed to the cause of your injuries, you may be able to hold multiple parties accountable for their specific acts of negligence and contribution to the accident.

    What if the Plaintiff Shares Fault for Their Personal Injury in South Carolina?

    If a plaintiff shares fault for their personal injury in South Carolina, they may still sue for damages due to the defendant’s negligence, but may not recover damages due to their own negligence. A plaintiff’s negligence cannot outweigh a defendant’s and still sue.

    Does South Carolina Cap Damages for Personal Injuries?

    South Carolina does not impose statutory caps on damages in personal injury cases. Keep in mind that insurance policy limits may somewhat restrict your recovery, depending on the case.

    When is the Best Time to File Your Personal Injury Lawsuit?

    The best time to file your personal injury lawsuit is once you have received all medically necessary treatment, unless that will take longer than the 3-year statute of limitations allows. Filing prematurely causes many victims to underestimate damages, especially medical damages.

    How Common Are Personal Injury Settlements?

    Settlements are the most common outcome of personal injury claims. While trials can occur, most plaintiffs and defendants would rather settle a case than go to court.

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    $11 Million
    Confidential settlement regarding a father of three that was catastrophically injured at his workplace when he was the victim of negligent acts committed by a corporate defendant that placed him in danger.
    Confidential settlement regarding a father of three that was catastrophically injured at his workplace when he was the victim of negligent acts committed by a corporate defendant that placed him in danger.
    $8.5 Million
    Client’s husband was struck and killed by a speeding driver working for a South Carolina corporation who was in the course and scope of his employment at the time of the crash. The decedent left behind a spouse and three children.
    Client’s husband was struck and killed by a speeding driver working for a South Carolina corporation who was in the course and scope of his employment at the time of the crash. The decedent left behind a spouse and three children.
    $6.2 Million
    Client was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle that was distracted at the time of the crash. The event occurred on a rural South Carolina roadway. Claims were brought against the driver as well as the corporation.
    Client was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle that was distracted at the time of the crash. The event occurred on a rural South Carolina roadway. Claims were brought against the driver as well as the corporation.
    $6 Million
    The Plaintiff was injured as a result of a failing component of a commercial motor vehicle that fell from the vehicle into the roadway. The Plaintiff brought claims against the owner and operator of the tractor trailer as well as the manufacturer of the vehicle.
    The Plaintiff was injured as a result of a failing component of a commercial motor vehicle that fell from the vehicle into the roadway. The Plaintiff brought claims against the owner and operator of the tractor trailer as well as the manufacturer of the vehicle.
    $5 Million
    The client’s child was killed in a crash involving a trucking company. Claims were brought against both the trucking company and the owner of the faulty equipment that was unsafe for use on the roadway.
    The client’s child was killed in a crash involving a trucking company. Claims were brought against both the trucking company and the owner of the faulty equipment that was unsafe for use on the roadway.
    $4.1 Million
    The Plaintiff was injured as a result of a refrigeration system that malfunctioned, spraying ammonia gas into the Plaintiff's face. As a result of this event, the Plaintiff sustained significant vision loss. The Plaintiff brought claims against his employer and the manufacturer of this system.
    The Plaintiff was injured as a result of a refrigeration system that malfunctioned, spraying ammonia gas into the Plaintiff's face. As a result of this event, the Plaintiff sustained significant vision loss. The Plaintiff brought claims against his employer and the manufacturer of this system.
    $2 Million
    The Plaintiff was injured while riding his motorcycle when he collided with another vehicle. This event occurred in the city of Columbia and the Plaintiff sustained significant bodily injury resulting in extensive medical expenses and permanent injury.
    The Plaintiff was injured while riding his motorcycle when he collided with another vehicle. This event occurred in the city of Columbia and the Plaintiff sustained significant bodily injury resulting in extensive medical expenses and permanent injury.
    $1.8 Million
    The Plaintiff was injured when he was rear-ended by a tractor trailer on Interstate 20. The Plaintiff brought claims against the owner and driver of the tractor trailer for his injuries relate to his lower back.
    The Plaintiff was injured when he was rear-ended by a tractor trailer on Interstate 20. The Plaintiff brought claims against the owner and driver of the tractor trailer for his injuries relate to his lower back.
    $1.5 Million
    The Plaintiff sustained significant injury when she was attacked by a dog while performing repairs on a rental property. The Plaintiff was at the rental property as part of her employment with a rental management agency. She was attacked by the animal and sustained permanent nerve damage in her legs.
    The Plaintiff sustained significant injury when she was attacked by a dog while performing repairs on a rental property. The Plaintiff was at the rental property as part of her employment with a rental management agency. She was attacked by the animal and sustained permanent nerve damage in her legs.
    $1.3 Million
    The Plaintiff was killed as a result of a collision with a logging truck that had been improperly loaded by a timber harvester. The proceeds of the settlement were funded by both the timber harvester and the owner of the logging truck.
    The Plaintiff was killed as a result of a collision with a logging truck that had been improperly loaded by a timber harvester. The proceeds of the settlement were funded by both the timber harvester and the owner of the logging truck.
    $1.5 Million
    The Plaintiff underwent surgery to her neck as a result of injuries sustained when she was struck on the head by a piece of loading equipment at her job. The Plaintiff was employed by a national retailer and was engaged in stocking shelves when the piece of equipment failed. After settling her workers' compensation claim, the Plaintiff brought a claim against the manufacturer of this equipment.
    The Plaintiff underwent surgery to her neck as a result of injuries sustained when she was struck on the head by a piece of loading equipment at her job. The Plaintiff was employed by a national retailer and was engaged in stocking shelves when the piece of equipment failed. After settling her workers' compensation claim, the Plaintiff brought a claim against the manufacturer of this equipment.
    $1.1 Million
    The Plaintiff brought a claim against a local medical facility for a false positive HIV reading. As a result of this false positive, the Plaintiff lived for 4½ years believing that she had the virus which leads to what she feared was an eventual AIDS diagnosis.
    The Plaintiff brought a claim against a local medical facility for a false positive HIV reading. As a result of this false positive, the Plaintiff lived for 4½ years believing that she had the virus which leads to what she feared was an eventual AIDS diagnosis.
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