(864) 582-0416 A serious injury can leave you dealing with medical treatment, missed work, and financial pressure at the same time. If someone else’s carelessness caused your injury, a Union personal injury lawyer can assess what happened and explain your options during a FREE case review. Personal injury representation should make the process easier to understand, not add more stress.
At Holland & Usry, we keep the focus on you. We’re here to listen, help you deal with the insurance company, and provide clear guidance on your next steps. Our attorney helps people throughout Union County whose injuries have changed their daily lives and created financial strain.
We often see personal injury cases arising from unsafe driving or dangerous property conditions. Much of our work involves motor vehicle and 18-wheeler crashes. We also handle motorcycle wrecks and fatal injury cases. Our attorney also handles Union personal injury cases involving:
We focus on injuries that require substantial medical attention, which often means a hospital stay or surgery. A case like this may involve a broken bone, a herniated disk that leaves an arm or legs numb, or an injury that needs treatment from a specialist, such as an orthopedist or neurosurgeon.
In a Union personal injury case, our attorney reviews how the state’s modified comparative negligence rules affect each party’s share of responsibility. You can still recover payment if your share of the blame isn’t greater than the other side’s. The court will decrease your compensation based on your share of liability.
For example, if your losses total $100,000, and the court finds you 20 percent at fault, you recover $80,000. If your share of the blame is greater than the other side’s, you can’t recover anything under this rule. Evidence showing how the accident happened is therefore important if an insurer tries to shift blame onto you.
Our Union injury lawyer can help you understand the difference between pursuing a settlement and filing a personal injury lawsuit. A settlement is an agreement to resolve your claim for an agreed amount without asking a court to decide the outcome. If an insurer disputes responsibility or won’t offer an amount that fairly reflects the extent of your injuries, we can help you file a lawsuit.
Timing is important while settlement talks are underway. South Carolina Code § 15-3-535 generally gives you three years to file a personal injury claim. However, some claims carry shorter deadlines, so you’ll typically have no more than two to three years to file suit after discovering that someone else’s negligence caused your injury.
You shouldn’t have to sort through insurance paperwork and meet legal deadlines on your own while recovering. Our accident attorney at Holland & Usry will update you on your claim’s status and any information we need. We’ll also discuss whether pursuing a settlement or filing suit is appropriate for your circumstances. With a Union personal injury lawyer handling the legal process, you can focus on your health and peace of mind.
If someone else’s carelessness caused your injury, call us today to schedule a FREE case review. We’ll review your claim, answer your questions clearly, and help you understand your next steps.
