ABOUT COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina. It is filled with historic landmarks and cultural significance. It is the first U.S. city named after Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer credited with discovering the Americas. With a population just under 130,000, Columbia is the second-largest city in South Carolina.
Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina, one of the most respected universities in the country, as well as the U.S. army base Fort Jackson, which the army uses for basic combat training. The McEntire Joint National Guard Base is located just outside the city. Besides being a seat of state government and great college town, Columbia is a vibrant city with much to see and do.
ATTRACTIONS AND THINGS TO DO IN COLUMBIA, SC
There’s no shortage of things to enjoy in Columbia, from world-class theaters, restaurants, and hotels, to local breweries and beautiful parks. Listed below are two of our favorite places to visit in Columbia:
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park. Sometimes the best attractions are free, and that’s certainly true of Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park. With over 45 acres of riverside park and stunning views of the river, this park is great for walking, biking, picnicking, and taking in the beautiful vistas.
- The South Carolina State Museum. Along the banks of the Congaree River in downtown Columbia, the State Museum boasts four floors of rotating exhibits. As the largest museum in the state, you can learn about art, cultural and natural history, and science and technology.
COLUMBIA COURT SYSTEM
Lawsuits stemming from personal injury accidents in Columbia and elsewhere in Richland County are typically filed in Richland County Circuit Court. As the trial court of general jurisdiction in South Carolina, the Circuit Court hears both criminal and civil matters. The Court of Common Pleas is the branch of the Circuit Court that hears civil lawsuits such as personal injury lawsuits in which significant sums of money are in dispute.
The magistrate court has jurisdiction to hear small civil claims, when the amount in dispute does not exceed $7,500.
Richland County Clerk of Court
Richland County Judicial Center
1701 Main Street, Room 205
Columbia, SC 29202
Phone: (803) 576-1950
Some personal injury matters such as product liability lawsuits involving injuries caused by unsafe products, defective medical devices or harmful prescription drugs may be brought in federal district court. In Columbia, the address of the federal court is:
U.S. District Court
Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Courthouse
901 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Our attorneys at Joye Law Firm are experienced trial lawyers and have achieved significant jury awards in a number of personal injury cases. Our reputation as trial lawyers makes insurance companies more willing to offer fair settlements to avoid going to court.
We are justifiably proud of the results we have achieved on behalf of individuals and families in South Carolina who were confronting difficult injuries. We cannot guarantee a specific outcome of a personal injury lawsuit. But our record of accomplishment shows that our hard work on behalf of clients has produced positive results in case after case.
COLUMBIA ACCIDENT INJURY STATISTICS
In Richland County, there were 13,519 collisions in 2018, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. Those collisions led to 50 fatalities and 5,124 injuries.
The top five roadways where accidents occurred in Richland County in 2018 included US-76, US-1, I-20, US-176, and US-21. The top intersections where collisions occurred included I-20 and US-176, I-26 and US-176, I-20 and SC-215, SC-12 and I-77, and I-20 at I-26.
Depending on the location, traffic accidents in Columbia may be handled by the Columbia Police Department, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department or the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
• Columbia Police Department
1 Justice Square
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 749-5836
• Richland County Sheriff’s Department
2320 Two Notch Rd.
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 576-3000
• South Carolina Highway Patrol
1626 Shop Road
Columbia, SC 29201
803-737-8340
COLUMBIA, S.C. HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS
If you have legal questions while you are in the hospital recovering from your injuries and would like to speak with an understanding attorney about your legal avenues available, an attorney from Joye Law Firm can schedule a time to meet with you at your hospital, rehabilitation center, home or other location convenient to you. If your injuries limit your mobility and it is difficult for you to visit our law office, we can come to you. We offer an initial free consultation as a courtesy and there is no further obligation.
If you have been injured in a car accident or a workplace accident, receiving prompt medical care is important. You may need emergency medical treatment if your injuries are serious. Hospitals and medical centers located in Columbia and the surrounding area include:
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Palmetto Health Richland
5 Richland Medical Park Dr.
Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: 803-434-7000
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Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge
400 Palmetto Health Parkway
Columbia, SC 29212
Phone: 803-907-7000
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Palmetto Health Baptist
Taylor at Marion St.
Columbia, SC 29220
Phone: 803-296-5010
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Providence Health
2435 Forest Dr.
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-256-5300
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Lexington Medical Center
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: 803-791-2000
