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    Hopkins, SC Personal Injury Lawyer

    Injury cases from many different types of accidents can leave people with serious injuries and disabilities. Even if your injuries are not long-term, they could leave you out of work for a period of time and cost a lot of money to treat. There is help to get these costs reimbursed, along with payments for your pain and suffering.

    Working with a lawyer, you can seek to hold negligent property owners, doctors, manufacturers, drivers, and other parties liable for your injuries. This could lead to settlements and jury awards for all of the compensation you need, helping you and your family move forward after an accident.

    For a free case evaluation with our personal injury lawyers, contact Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers right away at (803) 451-4000.

    Types Of Personal Injury Cases in Hopkins, SC

    When people think of personal injuries, they probably think of either a person with a neck brace sitting in a courtroom trying to convince a jury their injury is real or someone trying to sue a big company for what seems like a small injury. In the vast majority of personal injury cases, the victim is an everyday person who was injured in an accident that should have been avoided, and they only turn to a personal injury case because there is no other way to get their injury paid for.

    If someone else hurt you, you are entitled to justice for what happened. These accidents involve far more types of cases than what news stories like to focus on, and our personal injury lawyers can help you seek justice for any of the following types of cases and more:

    Car Accidents

    Most people who rely on cars to get around will be in an accident eventually. The hope is that your crash would involve property damage only, but thousands of injuries result every year in car crashes. When they do, you can hold the at-fault driver responsible. While insurance covers a lot, it might not pay for everything, and you should always talk to an injury lawyer about what your case should be worth before accepting damages.

    Other Auto Accidents

    While the typical image of a car accident is between two sedans, the reality is that many other vehicles on the road can be even more dangerous. Trucks, 18-wheelers, semi trucks – whatever you want to call them – can cause substantial damage to a smaller car or SUV, leaving the occupants with serious injuries. Buses, construction vehicles, garbage trucks, and other vehicles can also cause serious crashes. In these cases, there is often an employer or transportation company behind the crash that can be held liable for their driver’s mistakes.

    Product Injury Cases

    Injuries happen in many different ways because of dangerous and defective products on the market. Power tools, household appliances, electronics, pharmaceutical drugs, auto parts, and many more products can all have defects in their design or problems during assembly that lead to tragic injuries. Other products, including food and drink products, could also be tainted or dangerous in surprising ways that might lead to serious injuries you can get compensated for.

    Medical Malpractice

    Doctors and hospitals sometimes make mistakes that cost patients dearly. Many surgical errors are obvious, but issues of misdiagnosis, medication errors, and hidden mistakes can leave patients suffering without knowing the cause. Getting a second opinion from another doctor and talking to a lawyer about your case can help you uncover what happened to you and hold the liable parties accountable in court.

    Slip and Falls/Trip and Falls

    One of the most common ways people are injured is in fall-down accidents caused by slipping or tripping. These cases can often see property owners facing liability for what happened, whether the cause was wet floors, slippery tiles, cables drawn across walkways, uneven floors, uneven stairs, or some other cause.

    Premises Liability Accidents

    Although slip and falls are some of the most common ways people are injured on someone else’s property, many injuries result from other accidents tied to the dangerous conditions on a piece of property. These “premises liability” cases can involve dangers like fire, electrical hazards, drowning hazards, and structural collapses, all caused by a property owner’s failure to warn people on the property of the dangers or failure to repair the dangers. For example, missing smoke detectors in an apartment building or a broken fire door in a theater could lead to tragic injury and loss of life.

    Work Injuries

    Accidents in the workplace can happen in many different ways, many of which involve the issues already listed above. For example, workers with defective safety gear could be injured, as could workers in an unreasonably slippery warehouse. It is often up to employers to keep workers safe, but lawsuits directly against employers are often barred. Even so, compensation may be available through insurance, and lawsuits may be filed against other negligent parties.

    Wrongful Death

    Any of the accidents discussed above can be deadly in the most serious cases. These deadly accidents can take away loved ones, leaving your family with both economic and non-economic harms that need compensation.

    Should I See a Lawyer about Minor Injuries in Hopkins, SC?

    Not every accident is as serious as some of the more tragic situations discussed above, but that does not mean you do not deserve justice. If you were injured and faced medical bills, missed any time at work, or face ongoing discomfort and pain and suffering, you likely have grounds for a personal injury case. Our lawyers can review the facts of your case and advise you on how to file an insurance claim or even take the case to court, as well as whether your case might be “worth it” to pursue.

    Call Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Hopkins, SC

    Call (803) 451-4000 for a free case evaluation with Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers’ personal injury attorneys.

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    $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.
    $4.1 Million
    The Plaintiff was insured 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 insured 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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