Clinton, S.C. Personal Injury Attorneys

Clinton Personal Injury Lawyers

If you or your loved one has sustained a serious personal injury caused by another’s carelessness in Clinton, South Carolina, the injury has most likely caused enormous hardship for you and your family.

You may be unable to work and be feeling financial stress. You may be angry and upset about finding yourself in a difficult situation that you did not cause. You may have legal questions and be unsure where to turn for answers. You need the guidance of a trusted Clinton injury lawyer attorney who has helped many South Carolinians.

Our office, located right on Broad Street in Clinton, is run by Attorney Davis Rice. Davis was born and raised in Clinton, graduated from Clinton High School and went onto Presbyterian College as a student-athlete. He shares the values of his neighbors and is passionate about helping them through difficult legal matters.

Davis and his fellow injury lawyers at Joye Law Firm focus on making a positive difference in the lives of people we represent in Laurens County and throughout South Carolina. Our friendly staff takes a personal interest in each our clients. We will make sure that you are receiving the medical treatment that you need. We will work with your doctors and hospital to be sure that your care continues without interruption while your injury claim proceeds. Our accident lawyers in Clinton work to help you recover physically, emotionally and financially from the accident. We are proud to assist Clinton residents who have been injured rebuild their lives.

Davis Rice

Attorney | South Carolina Injury Lawyer

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Joye Law Firm

509 North Broad Street
Clinton, SC 29325

(864) 358-5100

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Our law office in Clinton is located at 509 N. Broad Street in Clinton. Free parking is available behind the building, which is handicap accessible. The office is managed by attorney Davis Rice, who grew up in Clinton. Joye Law Firm’s Clinton office serves the upstate region of South Carolina. An attorney from Joye Law Firm can also meet with you at your home or hospital or other location convenient to you if your injuries limit your mobility.

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How Can Our Injury Lawyers
in Clinton, SC Help You?

If you have been hurt in an accident in Clinton that resulted in serious injuries, Joye Law Firm’s injury lawyers are ready to help you deal with the many legal issues that may arise. Many accidents are caused by the carelessness, disregard for safety or misconduct of someone else.

Examples of personal injury accidents involving another’s negligence are crashes caused by a careless driver or drunk driver that result in serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured due to another’s negligence, South Carolina law entitles you to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. You should not be burdened with medical debt or financial stress due to someone else’s disregard for safety. It is important to have an injury lawyer in Clinton, SC start investigating your accident as soon as possible to find and preserve evidence to support your injury claim.

At Joye Law Firm, we have a proud history of helping people throughout South Carolina move forward after the disruption caused by a serious injury.

Let our injury attorneys in Clinton review the details of your accident and discuss your legal options. Based on the specific facts, we will provide guidance on whether you have a viable personal injury claim.

If we represent you, we will investigate the accident and determine all the parties that may be liable for your injuries. We will identify the insurance policies available to provide compensation. Multiple insurance policies can increase the amount of compensation available to cover your injuries. We will send demand letters to the insurance companies and will negotiate aggressively for a full settlement. Insurers frequently put forward low offers initially, hoping for a quick closure to shield them from liability. If we receive a settlement offer in your case, we will provide guidance about whether it is a reasonable amount based your injuries. We will keep you updated on our progress and always be available to answer your questions and return your calls.

The first step is to schedule a free consultation for an injury lawyer in Clinton. If your injuries make it difficult for you to visit our office at 509 N. Broad Street in Clinton, our attorneys will meet with you at your home, hospital, or another location convenient to you.

What our clients say about us...

From the first day I walked in there, I felt like I was in the right place. They really cared about me, and I won’t forget that.

A. Gordan, Actual Client

Davis Rice and the Joye Law Firm did more for me than I thought was ever possible.

Kathy, Actual Client

When Mr. Harrell called me, all I could say was, Hallelujah!

V. Clark, Actual Client

I thank God there are lawyers out there willing to fight for employees in situations like mine.

Forrest, Actual Client

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We've Been Committed to Accident & Injury Victims for 150+ Years

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What Types of Damages May I Seek by Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

The State of South Carolina allows individuals who have been seriously injured by the negligence of others to seek compensation from the individual or business that caused the personal injury. Through a personal injury lawsuit, you may seek compensation for:

Medical bills
Permanent disability
Rehabilitation
Future lost wages if you cannot work again
Lost wages
Pain and suffering, emotional trauma

Our injury lawyers in Clinton also will review whether you may qualify for worker’s compensation or Social Security Disability Benefits. We have handled numerous Social Security Disability and workers’ compensation claims for clients.

The S.C. Workers’ Compensation Commission is the state agency in charge of administering workers’ compensation laws in the state. Our attorneys represent injured workers at informal conferences and hearings before deputy workers’ compensation commissioners as well as during appeals before the full Workers’ Compensation Commission.

About Clinton, South Carolina

Clinton is located in the center of South Carolina and has a population of just under 10,000. The town originally developed in the 1850s from a railroad intersection called Five Points that connected Laurens and Newberry. For many years it was known by that name. Later it was named for Henry Clinton, a respected local attorney from Laurens.

Clinton is known for its small-town charm and its centralized location. Situated near Interstate-385 and Interstate 26, Clinton is less than an hour’s drive from Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg. It is home to Presbyterian College, a private institution providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to over 1,000 students.

Other Facts About Clinton

Clinton was first inhabited by the Cherokee Indians and has a long and interesting history that dates back to the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants from the north in the mid-19th century. The settlers who inhabited the area played an active part in the Revolutionary War battle at Musgrove Mill in 1978. When outnumbered, the Patriots were able to defeat the Loyalists in an epic battle that is still remembered and re-enacted to this day.

Clinton Accident Injury Statistics

1,649

Motor vehicle collisions

Fatalities

764

Injuries

In 2018, there were 1,649 motor vehicle collisions in Clinton’s Laurens County, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. There were 32 fatalities, as a result, and 764 injuries.

The top five roadways for traffic collisions in Laurens County in 2018 included I-38, I-26, US-76, US-221, and SC-14. The top five intersections where collisions occurred included SC-14 at I-385, I-26 at SC-66, I-26 at SC-72, I-26 at SC-56, and SC-101 at I-385.

Clinton Area Law Enforcement Agencies

Anyone injured in a traffic accident should call 9-1-1 and report the accident. One of the following law enforcement agencies will be dispatched to respond:

Clinton Police Department

404 N. Broad St.
Clinton, SC 29325

(864) 833-7512

Laurens County Sheriff’s Department

216 W. Main St.
Laurens, SC 29360

(864) 984-4967

South Carolina Highway Patrol

275 Mt. Bethel Garmany Rd.
Newberry, SC 29108

(803) 768-8017

Clinton Area Hospitals and Medical Centers

Your priority after an accident should focus on getting medical attention for your injuries. At Joye Law Firm, our attorneys may be able to help you get proper medical treatment and rehabilitation. Some of the hospitals and other medical centers that serve the Clinton area include:

Laurens County Memorial Hospital, Clinton

22725 US-76, Clinton,
SC 29325

Children’s Medical Center, Simpsonville

307 N Main St,
Simpsonville,
SC 29681

Hillcrest Memorial
Hospital, Simpsonville

729 SE Main St,
Simpsonville,
SC 29681

Wallace Thomson
Hospital, Union

322 W South St, Union,
SC 29379

Clinton Court System

Clinton is located in Laurens County, which belongs to the 8th Judicial Circuit. The Court of Common Pleas is the Circuit Court branch that has jurisdiction over civil cases in Laurens County in which the value at stake exceeds $7,500. Cases involving less than $7,500 are heard in the Small Claims Magistrates’ Court. The Court of Common Pleas and Clerk of Court are located at 100 Hillcrest Square, Laurens, SC 29360. The court’s general phone number is (864) 984-2076.

The Clinton Municipal Court is located at 404 North Broad St., Clinton, SC 29325. Municipal Court is a summary court under the authority of the unified court system of the State of South Carolina and, as such, adjudicates misdemeanor violations of city and state laws.

The state agency in charge of administering the workers’ compensation laws in South Carolina is the S.C. Workers’ Compensation Commission. The agency is broken into districts, with Clinton in District 2. Informal conferences and hearings before deputy commissioners are held within this district, while appeals go to the Full Commission and, if necessary, the S.C. Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. More information about the S.C. Workers’ Compensation Commission can be found by calling (803) 737-5700.

Laurens County Court of Common Pleas

100 Hillcrest Square
Laurens, SC 29360

(864) 984-2076

Small Claims Magistrates’ Court

100 Hillcrest Square
Laurens, SC 29360

(864) 984-2076

Clinton Municipal Court

404 North Broad St.
Clinton, SC 29325

(864) 833-7512

Will I Have to Go to Court if I File an Injury Lawsuit?

Lawsuits stemming from personal injury accidents in Clinton are civil actions that are typically filed in the South Carolina Circuit Court in Laurens, S.C.

Our attorneys at Joye Law Firm are skilled negotiators and are effective at settling most personal injury cases without a trial. But if necessary, we have the litigation experience to pursue justice for our clients in court. Our willingness to go to trial and our record of success mean that insurance companies are more willing to offer a reasonable settlement to avoid the risk and added expense of a trial.

We care about our clients and the quality of life they will have after a serious accident. We focus on obtaining the maximum settlement to help each client move forward and resume a productive life.

Call Our Accident Lawyers
in Clinton

The injury lawyers at Joye Law Firm represent clients in Laurens County and throughout South Carolina on a wide range of personal injury cases. Let us review your injury and explain how we may assist you. If we handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis. You will not pay a legal fee unless we obtain compensation for you through an insurance settlement or a jury award. Call Joye Law Firm at (888) 324-3100 or use our online contact form.

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