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Myrtle Beach Personal Injury Lawyers

South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers

In South Carolina, anyone who has been injured and/or suffered damages due to the negligent or wrongful conduct of another person or party may seek compensation by filing a personal injury claim. A successful claim allows you to recover for things like medical bills and other medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, lost earning ability, and emotional distress. However, there are certain rules when it comes to filing your claim. We strongly recommend that you work with a knowledgeable attorney who can help you navigate the legal system and improve the chances of a successful claim.

Since 1997, Lanier Law Group, P.A. has been representing the rights of the injured throughout both North and South Carolina. Our Myrtle Beach personal injury lawyers bring an in-depth understanding of the law and a passion for justice to their practice of law. To date, we have recovered more than $10 million in compensation for our clients—learn how our team can fight for the recovery you are owed.

Call (855) 941-3522 or contact us online using our secure submission form. Your initial consultation is completely free and entirely confidential.

What Is the Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases? 

The personal injury statute of limitations—or the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit—in South Carolina is three years. This means that, in most cases, you have just three years to sue the liable party for damages. Usually, the clock starts ticking on the date on which you are injured, but sometimes, the three-year period may extend from the date on which you discovered the injury or could have reasonably discovered the injury. 

Certain types of personal injury cases have their own statutes of limitations; these include: 

  • Medical malpractice cases
  • Sexual abuse cases
  • Defamation cases 

Additionally, the statute of limitations may change depending on various factors, including whether the plaintiff was a minor when the injury occurred. 

We recommend that you act quickly after an accident or injury to avoid missing your filing deadline. Additionally, you likely have far less time to file an insurance claim, as most insurance companies require you to file a claim “immediately” after an accident. Depending on the situation, this could mean a matter of several days to a couple of weeks. 

What Is Comparative Negligence? 

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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!

Respect. Integrity. Passion.

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.