Frequently Asked Insurance Questions for Our South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers

What is the difference between a personal injury claim and a wrongful death lawsuit?

A personal injury claim can be filed when a person has been harmed by the negligence or recklessness of another party, such as in a vehicle accident, pedestrian accident, dog bite, store accident or slip-and-fall accident. Personal injuries include harm to any part of the body, including - but not limited to - broken limbs, brain injuries, burns, serious scarring, internal injuries and other conditions. In personal injury cases, the lawsuit is brought by the victim.

Wrongful death suits also arise from accidents caused by the carelessness of another party, but the key difference with these claims is that the accident cost the victim his or her life. Survivors of the victim, such as family members, are the plaintiffs seeking compensation in wrongful death cases.

How much time do I have to file a personal injury claim in South Carolina?

South Carolina has a set amount of time, called a statute of limitations, for how long injured parties have to file a claim in court. It is best to contact a personal injury attorney to determine what the statute of limitations is with regard to your case.

What types of compensation could I be entitled to?

That depends on your specific legal claims. However, compensation in personal injury cases might cover the cost of medical bills, expenses incurred due to your injury (such as the cost to hire someone to take over your daily household responsibilities), lost wages and pain and suffering. An experienced personal injury attorney like the ones at the Louthian Law Firm in South Carolina can help you determine what compensation and benefits you may be able to receive.

Will I have to go before a judge and jury?

Again, that will depend on the nature of your personal injury claim. Most personal injury claims result in an out-of-court settlement, but other times cases must be heard in court, such as when multiple parties might be at fault for the accident that caused your injuries. Visit the Louthian Law Firm's Results page for examples of what the firm's South Carolina lawyers have been able to recover for their injured clients.

Have You Been Injured in South Carolina? Call Louthian's Personal Injury Lawyers Today

Since 1959, the Louthian Law Firm has helped obtain favorable verdicts and settlements for countless numbers of injured clients. Let us help you, too. For a free evaluation of your claim, call the Columbia lawyers at the Louthian Law Firm toll free at 888-440-3211 or(803) 454-1200 or fill out our confidential online form.

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