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    Marlboro County Personal Injury Lawyers

    While we do our best to avoid accidents, sometimes they are out of our control. Another person, through their negligence, might cause an accident no matter how hard you try to avoid it. You might be badly hurt, need medical care, and have various costs from the accident and your injuries. The person who caused your accident should be held accountable and made to pay you fair compensation.

    A personal injury claim may involve a wide variety of accidents and injuries, making it a very broad field of law. Dangerous consumer goods, vehicle accidents, slip and fall injuries, and other kinds of accidents might be involved in your claim. Damages in a personal injury case represent your injuries and losses, and they make up the basis of your compensation. Damages may be quite extensive in some cases, and it is important to calculate them accurately so no compensation is left on the table. It is wise to speak with a lawyer about your injuries and claims as soon as possible.

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

    Some Personal Injury Cases Handled by Our Marlboro County Personal Injury Attorneys

    Personal injury cases represent a broad area of law, and many accidents, injuries, and cases might fall under this legal umbrella. Below are a few examples of cases our team has handled and can assist you with. Whatever your claim might be, it must be filed soon, as your time to submit your claims to the courts may be running out. Under S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5), a plaintiff has only three years from the day they are injured to file a personal injury claim.

    Product Liability

    When people are injured because of a faulty product, they might have what is known as a product liability claim on their hands. These kinds of personal injury claims stem from injuries caused by a good or product that malfunctions because it was damaged before arriving to the consumer, poorly designed, or otherwise defective and unfit for use. Unfortunately, many defective goods appear outwardly normal, and consumers have no idea they are about to be injured. For example, an electronic item might be faulty and shock you. Maybe a power tool was poorly designed and badly cut you. In such cases, the manufacturer of the faulty items may be sued for damages.

    Vehicle Collisions

    Another very common personal injury claim is a vehicle crash. Car accidents are a near-daily occurrence, and they often lead to injuries for drivers. While some drivers might have minor injuries, others have debilitating injuries that take a long time to recover, if they recover at all. Whether you have minor or major injuries, you have the right to sue the other driver for causing the accident. A vehicle accident might involve two vehicles, or you might be on a bike, motorcycle, or just walking down the street when a negligent driver hits you. After getting medical treatment, you should contact an attorney to discuss your legal options.

    Slip and Fall Injuries

    People tend to look down on claims related to slip and fall accidents. It is common for others to unfairly blame accident victims for their clumsiness rather than examine the unsafe conditions of the property where they fell. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, you can sue the property owner for failing to maintain the premises safely. For example, if you slipped in a grocery store because a worker just mopped up a spill but did not place a wet-floor sign or warn customers about the wet stop, the store may be liable for your injuries and damages.

    Possible Damages in Marlboro County Personal Injury Claims

    Damages in personal injury cases can vary greatly, as each case is unique, and your injuries and damages are specific to your circumstances. Talk to an experienced attorney about calculating your damages so no compensation is left out.

    Non-Economic Damages

    Damages for painful experiences, such as pain and suffering, can be challenging to assess but may be worth valuable compensation in some cases. While these injuries might not cost a plaintiff money, they can still take an enormous toll. Maybe your injuries are so painful you can no longer get out of bed on your own or cannot live independently. Your sudden loss of independence and autonomy might leave you emotionally and psychologically reeling. These experiences can leave accident victims with deep mental and emotional scars, and they deserve fair compensation.

    Economic Damages

    Your economic damages are related to the costs of the accident and your injuries. You likely incurred high medical bills, especially if your injuries were severe. If you expect to continue receiving treatment for a while, we can help you estimate future medical expenses and claim those, too. You should also consider your job. Can you go back to work after being injured? If not, you may claim your lost income. What about your property and personal belongings? Were they lost in the accident? If so, replacing or repairing them might be expensive and should be accounted for.

    Punitive Damages

    In some cases, punitive damages may be assessed as a way of punishing the defendant. These damages are not typical, and proving them can be challenging. According to S.C. Code Ann. § 15-32-520(D), plaintiffs claiming punitive damages must prove by “clear and convincing evidence” that the defendant caused their injuries through wanton, reckless, or willful conduct. This is not an easy burden of proof to satisfy and is, in fact, a higher burden of proof than that for your overall personal injury claim. As such, punitive damages tend to be unusual.

    Under § 15-32-530(A), punitive damages may not exceed certain limits set by law. These damages may be valued at no more than three times the value of your compensatory damages, which include non-economic and economic damages, or $500,000, whichever is greater.

    Contact Our Marlboro County Personal Injury Lawyers to Discuss Your Claim

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

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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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