If you’ve been injured because of someone’s negligence, you want justice and compensation in equal measure. A Charleston personal injury lawyer from Bringardner Injury Law Firm can help you achieve both. Call us today at 843-400-0550 to get your free consultation.
Our attorneys understand the whirlwind of emotions you’re feeling right now. You’re angry at the person who injured you and worried you won’t have enough money to cover your medical expenses. When you choose our firm, we will fight aggressively to hold the at-fault party responsible and negotiate a fair settlement for every penny of your damages.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Charleston County
Our firm handles many types of personal injury cases, from simple car accidents to complicated, dangerous drug injuries.
Car Accidents
Car accidents are a common sight throughout Charleston, particularly along I-95, which is regarded as one of the deadliest highways in America. We can represent you if you’ve had a car accident on I-95 or any other road in Charleston.
Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can be far more serious than the average car crash. Semi-trucks weigh tens of thousands of pounds, and in an accident, that heft can cause severe injuries and fatalities.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians should have the right of way, but that doesn’t mean every driver plays by the rules. If you were hit by a car while crossing the street or walking along the sidewalk, we can help.
Premises Liability
“Premises liability” is an umbrella term that covers a variety of accidents, such as slips, trips, and falls. Property owners are required by law to ensure their properties are safe for visitors. If a property owner acted negligently, we’ll help you seek compensation.
Dog Bites
In addition to being painful, dog bites can be seriously and sometimes permanently disabling, leading to shattered bones, organ damage, and loss of limb use. South Carolina allows you to sue the dog owner for a bite even if the animal hasn’t attacked anyone before.
Product Liability
When you buy a product, you expect it to be safe and not catch on fire or leak dangerous chemicals when you use it. With a product liability lawsuit, you can hold product manufacturers liable for failing to fix their dangerous items.
Construction Accidents
Were you hurt at work in a construction accident? You may be able to hold a third party, such as a property owner or contractor, liable. Common construction accidents include falls from ladders, equipment malfunctions, and trench collapses.
Dangerous Drugs
Drugs that your doctor prescribes you should help you feel better, not sicken you further. If you’ve been injured by a dangerous drug or medical device, we’ll help you pursue justice.
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes should be places of respite for elders, but all too often, horrific abuse and neglect occur behind their walls. We’ll fight for compensation if the nursing home neglected or abused your loved one.
How Our Personal Injury Firm in Dorchester County Can Help
When you’ve been injured, hiring a Charleston personal injury lawyer is one of the smartest things you can do. Here’s how Bringardner Injury Law Firm helps throughout your case.
Determining Liability
Do you know who is liable for your accident? The answer isn’t always obvious. If you’re unsure, you’ll have no idea which insurance company to file a claim with.
Additionally, multiple parties might be liable. For example, if you’ve been in a truck accident, you may be able to seek compensation from the driver, their employer, the maintenance company, or all of the above.
Proving Negligence
To win your case, you’ll usually have to prove that the at-fault party acted negligently (except in strict liability cases where the defendant is inherently liable). We will prove the defendant’s negligence by:
- Establishing that they owed you a duty of care
- Proving that they breached their duty of care by acting negligently
- Establishing that their negligence caused your accident
Calculating Your Damages
Depending on your accident, your damages could easily reach five, six, or even seven figures. Medical bills, in particular, can add up to tens of thousands in just a few days.
You probably have non-economic damages as well, such as mental anguish and pain and suffering. These damages don’t have an inherent monetary value, but you can seek compensation for them regardless.
Our attorneys will calculate every penny of your damages, allowing us to know whether your settlement offer is fair.
Negotiating a Settlement
Shortly after your accident, the at-fault party’s insurance company will probably make you a settlement offer. This offer won’t likely be enough to cover your damages.
When trying to recover from your injuries, the last thing you want is to enter a negotiation war with the insurance company. Negotiations are stressful, and insurance agents are trained to wear you down until you accept that low offer.
Let a Charleston personal injury attorney handle negotiations on your behalf. We are skilled at negotiating with insurance companies and will not settle until we’ve achieved a suitable settlement for you.
Trial Litigation
Settlement negotiations aren’t always successful. If the insurance company does not settle or continues offering an unfair settlement amount, you can take your case to a court trial.
Our lawyers are experienced in litigation and tort law. We will interview and prepare witnesses for testifying, participate in the discovery process, collect valuable evidence, and confidently present your case before the judge or jury.
Why Bringardner Injury Law Firm?
Here are just a few excellent reasons to consider our firm:
- We work on contingency, which means you don’t have to pay us anything if you don’t win your case for you.
- Our attorneys treat every client like family. When you work with us, we’ll give you the same trustworthy advice we would give our loved ones and friends.
- We are proud of our many positive client reviews. Our clients praise us for our friendliness, professionalism, and ability to achieve impressive settlements for their injuries.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer in Berkeley County
If you’ve had an accident and don’t know where to turn, Bringardner Injury Law Firm will serve as your closest ally. Attorney Mark Bringardner has years of experience representing clients throughout Charleston and nearby cities in South Carolina. Our award-winning firm is as compassionate as it is aggressive in fighting for your rights.
For a free consultation with a Charleston personal injury lawyer, call 843-400-0550 or contact us online.
Personal Injury FAQs
Want to learn more about personal injury in South Carolina? Continue reading below.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in South Carolina?
The statute of limitations for personal injury in South Carolina is three years. You must file your lawsuit before the deadline, or you will be unable to recover damages.
Does South Carolina Have Personal Injury Protection?
South Carolina auto insurance companies offer optional personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. If you have PIP coverage, it covers you regardless of whose fault the accident was.
Is a Personal Injury Attorney Really Worth It?
A Charleston personal injury lawyer is worth having if you want the fairest possible settlement for your accident. Personal injury lawyers are also helpful because they handle tasks you cannot or wouldn’t want to do, such as filing paperwork, collecting evidence, and interviewing witnesses.