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    Fairfield County Personal Injury Lawyer

    Injuries are an unfortunate fact of life. Most people experience an injury at one point or another. In some cases, injuries are caused by the negligence of others. In such cases, you may file a personal injury claim to get fair compensation for your damages and injuries.

    To begin your personal injury case, we need to know exactly how your accident happened and the extent of your injuries. Personal injury cases may involve a wide range of accidents, and our team has handled cases including car accidents, medical malpractice, and dangerously defective goods and products. Your damages form the basis of your potential compensation. The more severe your injuries are, the greater your damages will be and the more compensation your claims might be worth. A personal injury case can be very difficult to deal with, and you should hire an experienced lawyer to help you. Contact an attorney as soon as possible, as you have a limited amount of time to file your case.

    Call (803) 451-4000 to speak to our personal injury attorneys at Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers to get a private case evaluation.

    How Personal Injuries Can Happen in Fairfield County

    There are probably more ways to sustain a personal injury than we can possibly count. The legal category of personal injury law covers a broad spectrum of accidents and injuries, and the law might apply differently to different kinds of accidents. Below are a few examples of cases our team has worked on and is prepared to help you with.

    Auto Accidents

    Car accidents are so common that they happen almost every day. While many drivers suffer only minor injuries and damages, others experience catastrophic injuries. Maybe the other driver was texting and driving when they crashed into you. Maybe you were going through an intersection when another driver blew through a red light and T-boned you. Maybe the other driver was intoxicated. Call the police, get to a doctor, and contact our personal injury lawyers to help you file a case. Even if your injuries are not that serious, you still deserve fair compensation.

    Medical Negligence

    A key factor in many personal injury cases is negligence. Common examples of negligence are found in everyday accidents and often involve careless people who might not have meant to cause harm but did so anyway. Medical negligence is a bit different. First, it usually happens in hospitals or doctors’ offices. Second, it is measured by a different standard. If you file a medical malpractice claim related to injuries caused by a careless doctor, we must show that the medical treatment you received fell below the standard of care. Common examples of medical negligence include surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and failures to warn patients of the risks of treatment.

    Defective Products

    You might instead be injured by a poorly designed, damaged, or otherwise defective product. Most of us have probably experienced, at one point or another, a new product we just purchased breaking or not working properly. In some cases, products not only fail to work properly, but they become dangerous. Electronic equipment might cause electrical shocks or burns. Products with sharp blades (e.g., blenders, power tools, lawnmowers) might cause severe cuts and lacerations. The manufacturer of the faulty product may be held liable. On top of that, others in the chain of sale, like retailers, may also be implicated.

    Damages You Can Recover in a Fairfield County Personal Injury Case

    Damages in personal injury claims are as varied as the personal injury claims themselves. The value of your claims will depend on your unique circumstances, the severity of your injuries, and the evidence available. Generally, damages may be categorized as economic or non-economic, and both might be worth substantial compensation.

    Economic losses are injuries you can measure with money. How much did the accident actually cost you? You should consider the high costs of medical treatment for injuries. Maybe you were badly hurt and needed emergency medical care. Surgery, X-rays, pain medication, physical therapy, and more might all drive up your medical bills. We should also consider your ability to continue working. If you are so badly injured that returning to work is too difficult or unsafe, we can help you claim the value of lost income. Various other costs may also be claims, and you should keep careful records of your costs.

    Non-economic damages are often unrelated to money but may still warrant financial compensation. These damages represent the painful experiences you might have endured because of the accident and your injuries. For example, you may claim damages related to psychological injuries caused by the trauma of the accident, emotional distress, humiliation, physical pain, and more. Remember, these damages are highly subjective, and we need evidence showing they are serious and worthy of compensation. The jury will ultimately decide what they are worth.

    When to Begin a Personal Injury Case in Fairfield County

    It is best to speak to an attorney about initiating legal action as soon as possible after an accident. You only have so much time to prepare your case and file a claim. According to the statute of limitations under S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5), a plaintiff has only 3 years to file a personal injury claim, and this time limit begins on the same day as the accident. In short, time is of the essence, and you must act fast and call a lawyer.

    It is not unusual for plaintiffs to spend months or even years preparing a case for filing. You need to maximize the time you have with your lawyer by calling them about your case as soon as possible. It is reasonable to need some time to sort things out before taking a big step, like filing a lawsuit. However, if you wait too long, your claims might be jeopardized.

    Contact Our Fairfield County Personal Injury Attorneys for Legal Support

    Get a private case evaluation by calling (803) 451-4000 and talking to our personal injury attorneys at Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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