Given its proximity to Columbia, Dentsville is the site of many personal injury accidents. Residents can be struck while riding along the highway or fall when they step into a grocery store. Injured victims should reach out to Hart Law to protect their ability to receive compensation. In a free consultation, we can discuss your accident and what steps to take to hold a defendant accountable. Contact our Dentsville personal injury lawyer today.

Our Personal Injury Claims Experience

We can assist anyone hurt in common accidents in and around Dentsville:

The most important step after an accident is to secure legal representation. The next few weeks might be a blur, and you benefit from the sure-handed guidance provided by an established law firm.

What is the Purpose of a Personal Injury Case?

Accidents are expensive. After a fall or motor vehicle crash, innocent people often pay thousands of dollars in medical care. They also probably cannot work as they wait for their injuries to heal.

The objective of a personal injury claim is to seek financial compensation to make you whole:

  • Economic losses, including medical bills, ongoing medical care, income loss, diminished earning capacity, and property damage.
  • Non-economic losses such as pain, bodily suffering, mental anguish, and loss of consortium.

If a defendant failed to use reasonable care while driving or in how they managed their property, then they should pay damages for all losses suffered by an accident victim.

We can also seek to deter particularly blameworthy conduct by demanding punitive damages for conduct that is wanton, willful, or reckless. (S.C. Code § 15-32-520(D).) Drunk driving is an example. Punitive damages can punish the defendant and send a message to society that such recklessness is unacceptable.

How We Negotiate Settlements

At Hart Law, most of our cases settle outside court. We can start the negotiation process by sending a demand letter to the defendant. We explain why they are liable for the accident and the full extent of our clients’ damages. We then make a demand for compensation to settle the dispute.

Most defendants or their insurance companies reject our initial offer. That kicks off a negotiation process that can last several months. Eventually, we might reach an agreement for a reasonable amount of compensation.

Hart Law is not afraid to file a lawsuit and litigate when negotiations break down. Our founding attorney, Chris Hart, learned his craft watching some of South Carolina’s most experienced lawyers argue in court. Attorney Hart is ready and willing to vindicate your rights in front of a jury.

Deadlines for Personal Injury Cases

South Carolina has a statute of limitations that sets the maximum amount of time to file a claim. For most personal injury cases, the deadline is three years. You do not want to file after the deadline. Any delay could result in less compensation or your case being tossed out of court.

Call us. We can check how much time remains and, if necessary, file a claim quickly. Filing a lawsuit is also useful even if we hope to settle the claim without additional litigation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Dentsville Accidents

Who Is Responsible for My Accident?

Liability is the legal issue. We will analyze all the evidence and see how it fits together to reconstruct what happened. Typically, the defendant is someone who acted without sufficient care and injured you as a result. A distracted driver is an example. The sooner you call our office, the more time we have to talk with witnesses and secure other evidence.

Can I Receive Any Money if I Was To Blame for the Accident?

Possibly. Everything depends on how the fault is divided. The general rule is that someone who is more than 50% at fault cannot receive anything. If your fault is 50% or less, you can possibly receive compensation, but what you receive is reduced proportionally. So someone who is 30% at fault will receive 30% less.

Will My Case Go to Trial?

Probably not. A trial is usually necessary only if the defendant disagrees about how to allocate or the value of your injuries. If we end up in court, then the victim usually testifies first to help establish what happened. We work closely with clients to prepare them for trial.

What is the #1 Mistake to Avoid?

Never admit fault or say anything that sounds like an admission that you weren’t careful in the lead-up to the accident. Also, remember to set social media profiles to private.

Speak with a Dentsville Personal Injury Attorney

Dealing with insurance companies is humiliating for many. At Hart Law, we protect our clients’ dignity while demanding fair treatment. Contact us to discuss your case in a free consultation.