Helping Injured Victims Seek Compensation in Columbia, SC
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve a legal advocate who will fight for your rights. At CR Legal Team, our experienced Columbia personal injury lawyers are committed to securing the compensation you need to move forward with your life. Whether your injury resulted from a car crash, slip and fall, workplace accident, or medical malpractice, we are here to help you seek justice and financial recovery.
With a deep understanding of South Carolina personal injury laws and years of hands-on legal experience, our firm Stands ready to guide you through each stage of the claims process. Don’t suffer in silence. Let a trusted Columbia personal injury attorney protect your legal rights.
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South Carolina Personal Injury Laws
Understanding South Carolina’s personal injury laws is essential for anyone pursuing a claim. Below are some key legal principles that may affect your case:
Comparative Negligence Rule
South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence system. This means that you can recover damages even if you are partially at fault for the accident — as long as you are less than 51% responsible. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 20% at fault and your damages amount to $100,000, you can recover $80,000.
Statute of Limitations
In South Carolina, you typically have three years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, your case may be dismissed, and you could lose your right to compensation. However, there are exceptions, such as cases involving government entities, minors, or the discovery of hidden injuries. A Columbia personal injury attorney can help determine the applicable deadlines in your case.
Damage Caps
South Carolina places damage caps on certain types of personal injury claims. For example, in medical malpractice cases, non-economic damages (such as pain and suffering) are capped at $350,000 per defendant and $1.05 million total. However, there are no caps on economic damages like medical bills and lost wages in most injury claims.
Compensation Available to Injured Victims
At CR Legal Team, we strive to recover full and fair compensation for every client. If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to various forms of damages, including:
Economic Damages
These are the quantifiable losses directly resulting from your injury, such as:
- Medical bills (hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation)
- Future medical care
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Property damage (e.g., to your vehicle)
Non-Economic Damages
These are subjective losses that impact your quality of life, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement or permanent disability
Punitive Damages
In cases involving gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional harm, South Carolina courts may award punitive damages to punish the at-fault party and deter similar conduct. These are rare but can significantly increase the total value of your case.
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We Care Like Family, Listen to Learn and Do What’s Right
As we go about our lives, we sometimes may find that our safety is threatened by negligence, such as that of a texting driver who runs a red light and strikes a pedestrian or maybe a manufacturer who releases a product with a serious defect that causes consumer injury. In these failures to act with reasonable care and other similar scenarios, victims often need someone to Stand Up for their rights and interests. We are CR Legal Team, and We Care Like Family, Listen to Learn, and Do What’s Right.
- We Care Like Family. This means that we care for our clients and each other as family members, going the distance to put their needs first and to offer support in every possible way.
- We Listen To Learn. True listening means opening one’s mind and heart to what another person is saying. When you truly listen, you learn. We listen to learn from clients, coworkers, neighbors, loved ones, and all members of our community.
- We Do What’s Right. We represent the injured to help them rebuild their lives. We also work to promote safety and prevent similar accidents from occurring to others. We reach out to the community to make it a safer place for all. We try to do what’s right every single day.
