The proven South Carolina personal injury attorneys at Joye Law Firm can help you through the confusion and strain that follow a serious car accident. Respect, compassion and care are what you can expect from our lawyers and staff. Since 1968 we have helped injured people like you recover not just the money they are entitled to, but also their lives.
Let us help you, too. Just Call Joye. You can reach us at (888) 324-3100 or fill out an online form for a free case review.
Experience Counts
The seasoned personal injury attorneys at Joye Law Firm are committed to our clients. With more than 110 years of collective litigation experience, the South Carolina auto accident attorneys at Joye Law Firm have received an AV rating from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell, and several have been recognized as Super Lawyers.
Our personal injury lawyers have a track record of getting results for our clients, including a $5.9 million settlement for a client who suffered brain injuries in a wreck, a $1.15 million settlement for the family of a man killed in a car accident and a $500,000 verdict for a man whose back was injured in a collision.
While every case is different, and past results are in no way intended to guarantee that a similar result can be obtained in another case, past results obtained by a law firm are an indication of the firm’s experience when it comes to serious injury and wrongful death cases. For more details about the results obtained for previous Joye Law Firm clients, please click on the Results tab on our home page.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Carolina Automobile Accidents
I was catastrophically injured in a serious car accident two years ago, but my life has been so chaotic that I have been unable to consider hiring a lawyer until now. Can I still file a claim in South Carolina?
Absolutely. South Carolina law states that you have three years from the time of your accident to file a personal injury claim in court.
I was in a car accident and the other driver was at fault. Now his insurance company wants to send a check to me right away. Should I accept it?
Talk to an attorney before accepting any compensation from the driver’s insurance company or giving any type of sworn statement. Remember, the at-fault driver’s insurance company wants to resolve your claim as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Their offer will probably not take into account the full extent and cost of your injuries, not to mention the long-term impact your injuries could have if you are unable to return to work or need various types of specialized services, such as in-home nursing care or assistive medical devices. An experienced auto accident attorney can evaluate your case to make sure that you recover money and benefits that will take into account your current and future needs.
I just found out that the at-fault driver who hit me has no car insurance. Does that mean I can’t get compensation for my injuries?
All South Carolina drivers are required by law to carry some liability insurance – at a minimum, $25,000 coverage per person up to a total of $50,000 per accident. Yet a study by the Insurance Research Council suggests that as many as 1 in 10 South Carolina drivers are uninsured, and many others are underinsured, which means that recovering a meaningful amount of compensation post-accident can be difficult to achieve.
The good news is that you may still be able to recover money through your own insurance policy’s uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits. However, even your own insurance company may not want to pay you what you rightfully deserve. A skilled car accident attorney like the ones at the Joye Law Firm can help you pursue those benefits.
What happens if I am partially to blame for a crash?
Like many states, South Carolina operates under what is called the modified comparative fault system. This partial fault law means that you may still be able to recover damages from a car accident for which you bear some responsibility, just as long as you were less than 51 percent to blame. All of the evidence in your case – such as reports from police, crash investigators and witnesses, for example – will be used by the court to determine your percentage of fault.
What else can I do to protect myself after a car accident?
Attend all of your follow-up doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions, and keep all of your receipts. Make sure to find out where your vehicle has been towed so that investigators can examine the vehicle and preserve important evidence. Keep a diary of your recovery, and photograph and/or record your injuries. It’s always better to have too much information than not enough.
Have You Been Injured? Just Call Joye
The knowledgeable attorneys at the Joye Law Firm in South Carolina know that automobile accidents can change your quality of life for years to come. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, just call Joye at 888-324-3100 or contact us using our online consultation form. There is no fee for an initial evaluation of your claim.
The Joye Law Firm has offices in Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Our lawyers can handle cases across South Carolina, including Florence, Richland County, Orangeburg, Columbia, Horry County (including Conway and North Myrtle Beach), North Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Summerville.
