Rock Hill South Carolina Car Accident Lawyers
Car accidents can be a devastating event for victims, and their loved ones. Unfortunately, many people in Rock Hill South Carolina either die or are severely injured in car accidents every year. The Green Law Firm helps victims of car wrecks seek compensation for their injuries, from the parties responsible. Hospital bills and lost wages can make a recovery from the crash much more difficult. Let us help you focus on your recovery, while we take care of the legalities.
Some Causes of Car Accidents
- Following Too Close / Rear Ending
- Side Swiping
- Failing to stop for a traffic signal or stop sign
- Texting or Phone Use While Driving
- Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
- Drowsy Driving
Actions to take in a Car Accident
Call The Police / 911
Call the police, so they can write a report, and investigate the scene. These may come into play in the process of settlement negotiations, and can help determine fault. Once you have called authorities, you should try to gather pictures/video of the scene, and get any contact information you can from witnesses of the accident.
Seek Medical Attention
Even if you feel fine at the moment, the excitement and adreneline of a car accident could be masking underlying injuries. Car accident victims in Rock Hill should seek medical attention as soon as possible, there could be head trauma, internal injuries, whiplash, and some of these can end up being fatal. The assessment the doctors provide can be used as evidence in settlement negotiations or trial.
Avoid Discussing the Accident with the other Party’s Insurance
One of the most common mistakes that car accident victims make in South Carolina, is talking to the other party’s insurance company after the crash. Insurance companies have teams of legal specialists that know how to intimidate victims into accepting quick small settlements. The problem is, without proper investigation and representation, the victim may not get a settlement amount that will cover future expenses. The best thing for victims to do is to avoid talking to insurance companies until they’ve hired legal representation.
Retain Experienced Car Accident Attorneys
Hiring experienced counsel can help a victim focus on their recovery. We work with accident cases daily, and go through the process of recovering damages for our clients. We know what the law allows and fight hard to make sure they get it.
Compensation for Car Accident Victims
Along with compensation for past medical expenses, compensation for car accident victims in Rock Hill can include the following:
- Recovery and rehabilitation expenses
- Damages
- Loss of income / Lost wages
- Pain and suffering