Edgefield Personal Injury Attorney

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Each year, people get injured in car accidents, falls, and various other accidents caused by negligent parties. If you suffered harm in Edgefield, South Carolina, you can seek compensation.

At Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC., we help clients file personal injury claims and lawsuits to fight for the financial recovery they need. We offer free consultations to discuss how an Edgefield personal injury attorney can build your case and champion your legal rights.

Different Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Edgefield, South Carolina

Our law firm handles various types of personal injury cases in Edgefield County, such as:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Uber and Lyft rideshare accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Birth injuries
• Dangerous pharmaceutical drugs
• Slip and fall accidents
• Nursing home abuse and neglect
• Workers’ compensation

If you’re unsure whether your case falls within one of these personal injury practice areas, one of our team members can review your case for free. Once we determine how to approach your situation, our accident lawyers in Edgefield County, SC, can start working on your case.

We’ve Recovered Multi-Million-Dollar Awards for Our Clients

Our law firm has secured several verdicts and settlements for our clients. Some of our highest case results include:

• $50,000,000 jury verdict for a motorcycle-truck accident case that involved the death of our client
• $10,000,000 jury verdict for a premises liability case against Wal-Mart, where our client was injured while shopping
• $7,000,000 bench trial verdict for a car accident case against a company driver who caused our client’s injuries
• $3,500,000 settlement with a defendant who injured our clients in a head-on collision

Every client’s case is unique in value. We take the time to go over your damages to understand the full effect of your accident, then calculate a financial value for each damage based on the evidence we have (e.g., receipts, recovery trajectory, billing statements).

We aim to be transparent in how much compensation we will pursue for you. That way, you’ll know what to expect at your case’s conclusion.

Personal Injury Cases Allow Victims To Pursue Compensation for Their Damages

Many people wonder what kinds of compensatory damages they might receive in a personal injury case. This answer depends on how your injury-related hardships have affected your life.

For example, some questions we may ask when reviewing your case could include:

• Did you receive medical treatment for your injuries? Are you still receiving treatment or expecting to receive treatment (and for how long)?
• Did your injuries force you to take time off work? Were you paid during this time?
• Did your injuries force you to change jobs or quit your job because you could no longer fulfill your regular work duties?
• Did your injuries cause changes in your interpersonal relationships, such as with lovers, friends, and family?
• Did your injuries affect your mental health?
• Did your injuries cause other financial damages outside of your medical care, such as property damage?
• Did your injuries force you to give up former hobbies and activities and/or make other major lifestyle changes?

These questions allow us to gauge how much damage the accident caused you, which then helps us measure your pain and suffering.

Types of Personal Injury Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages generally fall under two categories: economic and non-economic damages. In short:

• Economic damageshave immediate financial values and can be proven with receipts, bills, paycheck stubs, and other financial records. These damages may include medical expenses, income loss, and property damage costs.
• Non-economic damagesdo not have immediate financial values, as they are subjective. We can estimate these values through anecdotes, photos, expert testimony, and witness testimony. These damages may include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, emotional distress, and permanent disability.

In some scenarios, a victim may not survive their injuries. Their surviving family members or spouse may file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit to pursue compensation on behalf of the decedent. These types of damages extend to funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of inheritance, and other damages caused by the victim’s passing.

You Do Not Have to Build Your Personal Injury Case on Your Own

There are many benefits to hiring a personal injury lawyer in Edgefield County, South Carolina. When you partner with Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC.:

• We update you when your case moves forward. We call you when the defendant or their insurance company responds to messages or sends settlement offers. We notify you of court hearing dates and when we’re about to meet with the opposing party to negotiate a potential settlement.
• We handle all communications to protect your case.One of the easiest ways to weaken your case is to provide an unfiltered statement to the insurance company. You shouldn’t share anything with the insurer beyond basic information. To prevent the insurer from taking advantage of you, we manage all case-related phone calls, emails, and text messages.
• We serve as your representative throughout your case. Whether we’re negotiating with the insurer or filing a lawsuit, you can trust that we’ll advocate for your best interests. We will not settle for a penny less than you need, and our team will put your goals first.

We offer customized legal services to every injured client we come across. We will render a tailor-made strategy that aims to secure compensation for your losses.

We Will File Your Personal Injury Case on Time in Edgewood, SC

According to S.C. Ann. § 15-3-530, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury case. Some variations exist depending on the type of case. For example, if your case involves medical malpractice (e.g., a birth injury), S.C. Ann. § 15-3-545 allows you to file three years from the date you discovered the injury and/or its cause. Wrongful death cases also have a three-year filing period, starting from the date of the victim’s passing.

Our legal team will review your case and make sure we abide by its statutory deadline to avoid having your case barred from litigation. We will also manage all legal matters with the Edgewood County civil court system.

What Should I Do After an Accident in Edgefield?

After suffering harm, we recommend that you seek medical attention as soon as possible. Be sure to follow your treatment plan and run any concerns by your doctor if you want to discontinue treatment.

We also recommend:

• Keeping a low profile on social media.The claims adjuster will look for any reason to contest your case, such as by perusing your public online accounts. During your case’s progression, you shouldn’t share any statuses or posts that could discredit your condition’s severity.
• Leave all communications to your lawyer.You don’t have to give the claims adjuster a recorded statement––despite what they tell you. Your lawyer will give the insurer all the information it needs to review and process your claim.

During your free case review, we can discuss what other post-accident measures could bolster your claim.

Call Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC. for a Free Consultation Today

If you suffered an injury due to another party’s actions, an Edgefield County, South Carolina, injury lawyer from our law firm can review your case today. Our legal team can gather evidence that establishes negligence, then demand compensation on your behalf.

Call Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC. today at (800) 313-2546 to receive a free case review. During your first consultation, one of our team members will go over your legal options and what to expect on your legal journey.