The accident scene – and the days and weeks following the accident – can be chaotic and overwhelming. You are hurt or grieving the loss of a loved one. You may be unable to work, and the bills may pile up.
You know you need to do something but may not know what to do. Should you contact a Taylors personal injury lawyer or a Taylors wrongful death lawyer? What types of cases does an accident lawyer take? What kind of damages can you recover?
You deserve the answers to these questions and all of your other questions. We encourage you to learn more in this article and to contact us to discuss your possible claim.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Taylors
Our experienced legal team represents accident victims in Taylors and throughout South Carolina after:
Car Accidents
Car accidents can occur on any road, including Wade Hampton Boulevard and Main Street. Distracted driving, drowsy driving, aggressive lane changes, and other negligent behaviors create dangerous conditions for everyone on the road. Our legal team thoroughly investigates accidents, provides honest case assessments, and fights hard to protect our clients' rights.
Truck Accidents
Truck accident cases often involve multiple liable parties, including trucking companies, truck drivers, maintenance crews, and cargo loading teams. We act quickly to secure critical evidence like electronic logging device data and maintenance records and work hard to help our clients get the recoveries they deserve.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are often hurt by the negligence of other drivers who fail to watch out for them. Our motorcycle accident lawyers help injured riders overcome insurance company bias while working with medical experts to document the full extent of injuries and future care needs.
Drunk Driving Accidents and Dram Shop Cases
When drunk drivers cause accidents in Taylors, victims may have claims against both the intoxicated driver and establishments that served them alcohol. The dram shop laws in South Carolina allow victims to seek compensation from bars and restaurants that knowingly serve visibly intoxicated patrons. We investigate thoroughly to identify all potential sources of recovery.
Defective Highway and Construction
Poor road maintenance and improperly managed construction zones create unnecessary dangers for drivers. We document unsafe conditions, review maintenance records, and work with highway safety experts to demonstrate how proper precautions could have prevented injuries.
Premises Liability Accidents
Property owners throughout Taylors must maintain safe conditions for visitors. Broken stairs, inadequate lighting, slippery floors, unmarked hazards, and poor security measures can cause severe injuries. Our team will thoroughly investigate the property to determine how to proceed with a premises liability claim.
Medical Malpractice
When medical providers in Taylors fail to meet accepted and reasonable standards of care, patients can suffer preventable harm. Surgical errors, medication mistakes, delayed diagnoses, misdiagnoses, and other forms of medical negligence can have devastating consequences. We collaborate with medical experts to review records and hold doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other health care providers accountable for malpractice.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
You thought your loved one was safe. Unfortunately, inadequate staffing, poor training, and other factors often lead to nursing home abuse and neglect. We thoroughly investigate cases involving bedsores, falls, malnutrition, and other signs of mistreatment while reviewing facility records and staff credentials.
Workplace Accidents
Work accidents in Taylors can occur in any office, business, or job site. While workers' compensation provides important benefits, some cases involve third parties whose negligence contributed to the accident. We help identify all potential sources of compensation and fight for our clients’ full recovery.
Drowning Accidents
A drowning accident does not always lead to death. However, it can still be traumatic for all involved. Whether your loved one survived and suffered brain damage or died as a result, you deserve to be compensated for your losses if the drowning occurred because of someone else’s negligence.
Daycare Neglect and Abuse
Families in Taylors trust local daycare centers to provide their children with a nurturing, safe environment. When inadequate staffing, poor facility maintenance, or negligent supervision leads to daycare neglect and abuse injuries, our attorneys take decisive action. We investigate safety violations, licensing compliance, and staff qualifications to build strong cases that protect your child's rights and the well-being of other children in our community.
Police Chase and Police Misconduct
High-speed pursuits and excessive force incidents can have devastating consequences. Our legal team examines police dash cameras, surveillance footage, and departmental policies to establish when officers deviate from proper procedures.
Dog Bite Injuries
A dog attack can leave victims with profound physical and emotional scars requiring extensive medical intervention. Our attorneys work with medical experts to document scarring, nerve damage, and psychological trauma and pursue maximum compensation for our dog bite injury clients.
Wrongful Death
When families lose a loved one due to someone else's careless actions, they need both compassionate support and skilled legal advocacy. Our attorneys help survivors pursue justice through wrongful death claims, carefully calculating long-term financial impacts while seeking accountability for negligent parties. We handle insurance negotiations and legal proceedings so families can focus on processing their grief and honoring their loved one's memory.
Types of Injuries After Accidents
People who survive the types of accidents described above may suffer from one or more of the following injuries:
- Traumatic brain injuries affecting memory, concentration, and emotional regulation
- Spinal cord damage resulting in partial or complete paralysis
- Complex fractures requiring surgical intervention and lengthy rehabilitation
- Severe burns leading to permanent scarring and ongoing medical care
- Internal organ damage necessitating emergency surgery and long-term monitoring
- Soft tissue injuries impacting mobility and daily activities
- Joint injuries requiring replacement surgery or chronic pain management
- Psychological trauma requiring ongoing mental health treatment
Possible Compensation Available in Personal Injury Cases
Every case is unique, and the value of your damages depends on what happened and how badly you were hurt. Some different types of damages you may be able to recover after an accident include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Property damage repairs
- Rehabilitation costs
- Home modifications for disabilities
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Mental anguish and trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disfigurement or disability
In wrongful death cases, families may also recover:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship and guidance
- Mental anguish and grief
- Loss of household services
How Pracht Injury Lawyers Fights to Protect Your Rights
A Taylors personal injury lawyer or Taylors wrongful death attorney at Pracht Injury Lawyers will do the following to work to protect your rights in South Carolina:
- Document all of the losses and expenses stemming from the accident
- Work with medical experts to testify on your behalf
- Help preserve evidence, both physical and digital
- Meet all deadlines for filing a claim
- Present the evidence in a strategic manner that shows who is liable for your injuries
- Assign an appropriate value to your non-economic damages
- Explain the applicable state and federal laws to you
- Provide you with regular, transparent communication
- Build detailed reports of how the injury impacts your daily activities
- Handle all communications with insurance companies
- Present evidence to prove liability to the court
Put your trust in the team at Pracht Injury Lawyers. We will work hard to protect your rights if you suffer an injury or lose a loved one in an accident.