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Personal Injury Lawyer in Columbia, SC
When you’re hurt because of the actions of others, you can hire a personal injury lawyer to claim compensation. They can represent you in a claim for your injuries.
Shealey Law Firm is a personal injury lawyer serving Columbia, SC, and the nearby region. Call or message us to learn more and get legal help.
When Do You Hire a Columbia, SC Injury Lawyer?
You may hire a Columbia, SC injury lawyer when:
- You’re hurt in an accident, and someone else is at fault because of their actions.
- An injury occurs because of inaction—someone should have done something they failed to do so.
- Someone hurts you on purpose.
It’s okay if you don’t know all the details when you contact us. We can investigate what happened.
What Types of Personal Injury Cases Do Columbia Lawyers Handle?
Columbia, SC personal injury lawyers handle the following:
- Car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, and motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall
- Injuries due to dangerous property conditions
- Animal attacks, dog bites
- Amusement park, sports, and recreation incidents
- Boating and aviation accidents
- Drunk driving causing injury (representing the victim)
- Fires, electrical malfunctions, and electrocution
- Intentional harm (civil assault and battery claims)
Why Local Experience Matters in Columbia Personal Injury Claims
When it comes to getting compensated for a personal injury, an attorney’s local experience matters. A local lawyer knows how cases are handled in the court hearing your case. Their insights can make the claims process easier and boost your results.
We may assist you if:
- The injury occurs in the Columbia, SC area.
- You are from Columbia, SC, and you are injured elsewhere.
- You are hurt while visiting the region.
- A family member is hurt.
When you choose Shealey Law Firm, you have the backing of a Columbia personal injury attorney with a history of success.
How South Carolina Law Impacts Your Personal Injury Case
South Carolina personal injury law outlines the following:
- Negligence (lack of reasonable care) can be the basis of a personal injury claim. It doesn’t have to be intentional.
- If you’re hurt because of negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct of another, you may deserve compensation.
- Even if you’re partially at fault, you may have a claim. But remember, you’re not necessarily at fault just because the defense says so.
- To receive compensation, you must bring a claim.
- The purpose of compensation is to reflect losses and harm. This can include both economic and non-economic losses.
- You may hire an attorney to represent you for a personal injury claim in Columbia, South Carolina.
What To Expect When You Hire a Columbia Personal Injury Lawyer
When you hire Shealey Law Firm, you can expect us to make it easy. We know that you are contacting us at a difficult time. Count on us to answer your questions and guide you through the claim.
We’ll start by learning about what happened, and we’ll briefly explain how the law works.
You’ll meet our legal team. We’ll explain how to hire us and how we communicate with you during our representation, keeping you up to date on everything.
When you choose Shealey Law Firm, you have a team that you can trust. We’re ready to fight for your financial recovery.
How Much Is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?
The value of your personal injury case depends on several factors. Your financial losses and pain and suffering are large factors, along with the strength of the legal claim and insurance to pay compensation. Generally, the stronger the case and the greater your damages, the more your case is worth.
Shealey Law Firm is committed to aggressively fighting for client compensation. We invite you for a personalized consultation with a Columbia personal injury lawyer. During your review, we’ll give our opinion on what you might receive for your case. Then we’ll explain how we help clients maximize their monetary award.
Contact an Experienced Columbia Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been hurt, we invite you to contact an experienced Columbia, SC, personal injury lawyer at Shealey Law Firm. We’re taking new cases now.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law in Columbia
How do I start a personal injury case?
A personal injury case starts by filing a summons and complaint in court. Sometimes, you can settle without filing a claim, but don’t count on this. The insurance company may be trying to stall so that time runs out. Talk to a lawyer right away.
Who starts a personal injury case?
The injured person who is seeking compensation starts the personal injury case. You may have your lawyer file the case.
Will my case go to trial?
Most personal injury cases don’t go to trial, but you have the right to a trial if you want one. At Shealey Law Firm, we resolve cases by both trial and settlement. What’s best depends on how you want to resolve the case and what’s needed to get the appropriate compensation.