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Charleston Personal Injury Lawyers

Filing a Personal Injury Claim in South Carolina 

If you or someone you love has suffered a serious injury because of someone else’s negligence, turn to the team at Lanier Law Group, P.A. Our Charleston personal injury lawyers have been fighting for the rights of the injured and their families since 1997, securing more than $10 million in settlements and jury verdicts. We are deeply familiar with South Carolina’s personal injury statutes, and we have what it takes to advocate tirelessly for you and your recovery.

We proudly serve Charleston, SC, and the surrounding communities. For a free initial consultation, call (855) 941-3522 or contact us online today.

Determining If You Have a Case 

Generally speaking, if you were injured or if someone you love passed away due to the negligent, reckless, or wrongful conduct of another party, you have grounds for a personal injury (or wrongful death) claim. Note that the other party, or the “defendant,” can be another person or some other entity, such as a company or product manufacturer. 

To prove your case, you will likely need to prove each of the following elements: 

  • Injury: You will need to establish that you were, in fact, injured in order to have a valid personal injury claim. 
  • Duty of Care: You’ll also need to establish that the defendant owed you a “duty of care,” meaning they had a legal responsibility to take and/or avoid certain actions in order to prevent foreseeable harm.
  • Breach: You must demonstrate how the defendant violated, or “breached,” the duty of care. Usually, this is done by showing that they acted negligently or wrongfully in some way.
  • Damages: To have a valid case, you will also need to prove that you suffered measurable damages, or financial and/or non-financial losses related to your injury. 
  • Causation: Lastly, you must prove that there is a causal relationship between the defendant’s breach of the duty of care and your injuries. In other words, you must show that the defendant’s negligent or wrongful conduct was the cause of your injuries and related damages.

Additionally, because South Carolina follows a rule of modified comparative negligence, you’ll need to prove that you were not any more than 50% at fault for the incident that caused your injuries in order to seek compensation for your damages. If you were 50% or less at fault, you could still be entitled to compensation, but the amount you can recover will be reduced by your at-fault percentage. 

Seeking Compensation for Your Damages 

By filing a personal injury claim, you can seek financial compensation for your collective economic and non-economic losses related to your injury. These losses are known as “damages” and may include a wide range of things. 

Some examples of common damages in personal injury claims include: 

  • Past, current, and future medical expenses 
  • Past, current, and future pain and suffering 
  • Loss of income, wages, and/or employment benefits
  • Loss of earning ability due to partial or total disability
  • Emotional distress and trauma 

The exact types of damages you can recover, as well as the overall value of your claim, depends on many factors. 

Some of these factors include: 

  • The cost of your medical care 
  • The severity of your injuries 
  • Whether your injuries are disabling 
  • How long your disability is expected to last 
  • The value of your pain and suffering
  • The amount of time you must take off work to recover
  • Whether you are able to return to work or engage in any type of gainful activity
  • Your degree of fault (if any) in causing the incident that led to your injuries 

At Lanier Law Group, P.A., our personal injury attorneys fight for maximum compensation for our clients. We know how to build powerful, evidence-based claims that clearly illustrate the true cost of our clients’ damages. Our team has the experience, resources, and ability to go to trial whenever necessary, and we are known for recovering the results our clients need to move forward with their lives. 

How Our Personal Injury Team Can Help 

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We Fight for Our Clients

Featured Case Results, Settlements, & Trial Wins From Our Attorneys
  • $5.95 Million Permanent Brain Failure

    Our client had a brick fly off of a utility trailer and go through their windshield and hit her on the face.

  • $4.8 Million Deadly Exposure

    A case with multiple plaintiffs who were potentially exposed to a deadly disease while in the hospital.

  • $4.3 Million Head-On Collision

    Personal injury litigation settlement for a client who was involved in a head-on collision with a commercial tractor-trailer.

  • $3.1 Million Birth Injury/Hypoxic Brain Injury

    The OB doctor’s negligence caused a delay in the baby’s birth which resulted in the baby suffering of a severe hypoxic brain injury.

  • $1.8 Million Wrongful Death

    Our client was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a meat truck.

  • $1.375 Million Medication Overdose/Hospital Negligence

    Our client died following an overdose of medication that occurred as a result of the negligence of the nursery staff while they were in the hospital.

We Never Back Down From a Fight

Featured Reviews, Testimonials & Results
    "20 out of 10 stars."
    There are times in your life you are so hurt and feel life has a grudge against you. Nothing in your life is going right. I lost the most important person in my life to death, of which I knew mistakes were made because I witnessed it with my own eyes. When you contact a law group you most of the time get all business and a matter of fact conversation. I want all to know that from the first phone call they listened to my lengthy story, sobbing most of the time with so much compassion. They never made any promises but offered assurances that no stone would be unturned. They fulfilled every word they said. They restored faith that I had lost. Until you are in a position like mine you can never know how invaluable Lanier Law Group is. They were wonderful while maintaining their professionalism. They treated me like a family member. They really do care about their clients. But most of all they are the best at what they do. I worked in the court system for years so I knew how attorneys and law firms basically operated. Understanding the law and it's interpretation is the ultimate key to winning any case. Also know that if an attorney/attorneys study and review your case and know that you don't have a chance in a court of law and are big enough to tell you that instead of giving you false hope, you then my friend have a group with valuable shared values. I have so much respect for everyone in this Law Group. I recommend Lanier Law Group, P.A. to anyone who needs representation, they are in your corner. 20 out of 10 stars.
    "Lanier Law Group will always be the choice for me and all my family members"
    I started working with Lanier Law Group in 2020 on my Social Security Disability case. They from start to finish were awesome. My case manager Janet Hanks and attorney, Ashley Sappenfield were always available to answer all my questions. I did not have to do much but sit back and let them handle whatever was needed. My case took too long (2 years) and if I did not have Janet and Ashley My case would still not be approved. I would recommend Lanier to anyone to get the job done and approved. Do not go to another firm with your case, who promise the world and do not see it to completion and do not think another firms would have worked as hard as they did on my case. Lanier Law Group will always be the choice for me and all my family members to handle any cases of this type and other legal services they provide. They went above and beyond!
    "So thankful for your expertise and professionalism"
    Mrs. Gonzalez did an awesome job of explaining everything in detail and keeping me informed on the status of my case. Despite poor customer service with the insurance company, Mrs. Gonzalez was able to fix what they could not. Mrs. Gonzalez was very helpful with helping me understand things that I was not aware of when dealing with insurance claims. I am so thankful for her expertise and professionalism.
    "Always ready to answer any questions I may have"
    The staff kept me well informed in a more than timely manner and was always ready to answer any questions I may have.
    "The Lanier Law Group provided excellent customer service!"
    The Lanier Law Group provided excellent customer service! My main contact was Denise.
    "They were excellent"
    They were excellent at keeping me informed. Thanks for the help.
    "Great experience"
    Great experience. Tish was very helpful as my case progressed and explained all of the steps to me, leaving me with very few questions. Shea was also very helpful during the negotiation process.
    "I am thankful for everything they did!"
    Amy was very helpful. I was in an auto accident and the whole team was very understanding. I am thankful for everything they did!

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Our Commitment to Our Clients
  • We Come Prepared
    After an injury, every second counts. We are available to meet with you in person, virtually, or at your location to provide the highest quality legal counsel.
  • We're In Your Corner
    Every case we take on has a team of dedicated professionals assigned to make sure that we're delivering the best possible service and results.
  • We're Here For You 24/7
    Regardless of when you contact our firm, we're here to make sure that you get the answers you need. We also offer weekend appointments and consultations.
  • We Never Back Down
    Our attorneys are confident taking cases to trial and will always seek to maximize your compensation.