For example, a driver who is checking email on his or her cell phone may cause a rear-end collision as a result of driving distracted and not paying enough attention to the road. Distracted driving causes many preventable accidents in Columbia and throughout South Carolina.

You may still seek compensation even if you were partly at fault, so long as you are not more than 50 percent at fault. The analysis of how much fault each driver has for an accident is critically important to any settlement or jury award. Having an experienced lawyer advocating for you can make all the difference in the determination of fault.

If you were driving as part of your job and sustained an injury, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits from your employer and to pursue a claim against the other motorist who was at fault.

Types of Compensation Available from a Columbia Car Crash Claim

You may seek compensation by filing a car accident lawsuit for the following types of losses:

Doctor bills and hospital bills
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Car damage
Permanent disability and disfiguring scars

Pain and suffering
Lost earnings from missed work
Wrongful death

Dealing with another driver’s insurance company on your own can be extremely frustrating. The insurance adjuster may contend the accident was your fault or offer you far less than your injury claim is actually worth. Being unfairly blamed for contributing to an accident can deprive you of thousands of dollars in an insurance settlement. Without the insight of an experienced attorney, you may be uncertain how much compensation you should reasonably expect.

You do not need the stress of dealing with insurance companies while recovering from serious injuries or caring for someone who has been seriously injured. You need a Columbia car accident attorney who knows South Carolina law and can advocate firmly for your interests. Call for a free consultation with a car accident attorney at Joye Law Firm.

You Can Afford a Columbia Auto Accident Attorney

Many people mistakenly assume that they cannot afford a lawyer after a car accident. You definitely can afford a lawyer to handle your car accident injury claim if you have been injured by another motorist. Our car accident lawyers at Joye Law Firm represent clients on a contingency fee basis.

Our attorneys offer a free case evaluation. We will review your accident claim free of charge and will not require any upfront payment to proceed with your claim. Under a contingency fee arrangement, our attorneys get paid only if we obtain compensation for you through an insurance settlement or a jury award. If we are successful in securing money for you, we receive a portion of the total amount as our attorney’s fee. Research done by the insurance industry shows that people with a lawyer make significantly more than those who represent themselves, even after attorneys’ fees.

If your life has been disrupted by a serious car accident in Columbia, our Columbia personal injury lawyers at Joye Law Firm can work to help you regain control of your life. If you are uncertain whether you should hire a lawyer, contact us for a free review of your accident. There is no charge for the initial consultation and no obligation after the initial meeting to have us handle your case.