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When Should I Hire An Attorney After An Accident

If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of a third party, it is possible that you may be entitled to compensation. These expenses that you could be compensated for include lost wages, hospital & therapy related expenses, as well as pain and suffering. It is always in the victim's best interest to reach out to a personal injury lawyer to determine if you are due compensation for your accident.

At The Carolina Law Group, our Greenville, SC personal injury attorneys are extremely dedicated to defending individuals who have suffered from an accident due to a third party’s negligence obtain the compensation they deserve after being injured in an accident.

We offer a no obligation Free Consultation for individuals that have been involved in an accident. Our legal advisors will help you understand your legal situation and help determine the best avenues of recourse for you or your loved ones. We don’t require and money up front and work strictly on a contingency fee structure, which means that we don’t get paid unless you win!

How Our Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help You

Having a dedicated advocate throughout your claims process is a unique benefit of hiring a personal injury lawyer in Greenville, SC. Our Lawyers handle all aspects of your claim, including:

● Handling the communication between the injured party and the insurance companies.

● Handling the negotiation with the Attorney representing the at fault party.

● Verifying your claim by collecting relevant evidence.

● Collecting your medical records to ensure you are properly compensated for sustained injuries.

● Conducting interviews with witnesses and individuals with knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the accident.

● Gathering police reports that indicate the at fault party's negligence and/or responsibility.

The personal injury claim process can be complex and sometimes difficult to navigate by someone not familiar with the events. Victims are oftentimes unaware of critical aspects of South Carolina’s personal injury laws, including the statute of limitations and comparative negligence laws.

The above mentioned are important factors that both insurance companies and lawyers representing the negligent party tend to depend upon to attempt to reduce the overall amount of compensation potentially paid to the victim or leverage to deny the victims claim.

However, a trusted a personal injury attorney will attempt to protect the accident victims’ injury claim from interference by insurance companies and the negligent party’s attorneys. The lawyer will provide the victim with details concerning the statute of limitations to bring a case against the negligent party, and ensure the victim receives fair compensation.

An attorney will understand how much your claim is worth

Another unique advantage of hiring a personal injury attorney is that they will understand the value of your personal injury claim due to their capability and experience in determining if the victim is entitled to compensation for:

● Medical treatment

● Lost wages

● Loss of earning capacity

● Medical assistive equipment

● Rehabilitation

● Travel cost to and from medical appointments

● Prescription medication

Insurance companies have a history of providing victims and/or their loved ones with an initial settlement offer in order to quickly resolve their claim. However, with insurance companies, it is often their priority to pay the victims as little compensation as possible after an accident. This can be interpreted to mean that the initial settlement offer provided to victims will undercover the true amount of financial stressed incurred by the victim.

It is also possible that an accident victim suffers injuries that lead to life-long treatment and care such as having to see a local Chiropractor or having specialized treatment by a therapist or medical professional . This often can include long-term rehabilitation, requiring the aid of a caregiver or even requiring medical assistive equipment.

By hiring a personal injury lawyer in Greenville, SC to represent an injury claim, victims can ensure that their interests will be protected and adequately compensated. Our personal injury lawyers at The Carolina Law Group will not hesitate to pursue the maximum amount of compensation deserved.

The Carolina Law Group provides Free Consultations

It is vital to remember that after being injured in an accident, you are protected by the law! Our personal injury lawyers will provide you with the resources and support required to obtain the maximum amount of compensation for your claim.

Contact The Carolina Law Group if you or a loved one have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of a third party. Our attorneys are entirely dedicated to defending the rights of victims of negligence and will pursue every legal option available for your claim.

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