Our Charleston Personal Injury Law Office Is Ready to Fight for You

Personal Injury Legal Services in Charleston 

Charleston's cobblestone streets, busy harbor, and steady stream of visitors make it one of the most beautiful cities in the South and, unfortunately, one where accidents happen often. At Pracht Injury Lawyers, we represent people across the Lowcountry who have been hurt or who have lost a loved one because someone else failed to act responsibly. Here's an overview of the cases we handle from our Charleston office. 

Accidents 

• Car accidents. Whether you were hit on the Crosstown, rear-ended on Savannah Highway, or sideswiped near the Ravenel Bridge, our attorneys can help you recover for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. 

• Dog bites. South Carolina law holds dog owners liable for injuries their animals cause, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before. We help bite victims get the medical treatment and compensation they need to heal. 

• Drunk driving victims. Getting hit by an impaired driver can leave you with injuries that change your life in an instant. We pursue every available avenue of compensation, including punitive damages when the facts support them. 

• Dram shop and liquor liability. Bars and restaurants that keep serving visibly intoxicated patrons can be held responsible when that person hurts someone else. We investigate these cases to hold negligent establishments accountable. 

• Motorcycle accidents. Riders face unfair bias after a crash, even when another driver caused it. We fight to make sure your case is judged on the facts, not stereotypes about motorcyclists. 

• Highway and construction zone injuries. Poorly marked construction sites, defective road design, and inadequate signage on Charleston-area highways cause serious wrecks. We hold the responsible contractors, engineers, or government entities accountable. 

• Drowning injuries and death. The Lowcountry's beaches, pools, and waterways can turn tragic when property owners or supervisors are careless. If you nearly drowned or lost a loved one in a drowning accident, we can help your family seek justice. 

• Spinal cord injuries. A spinal cord injury can mean a lifetime of medical care, lost income, and adjustment to a new way of life. We work with medical experts to calculate what your case is truly worth, now and in the future. 

• Police chase injuries. High-speed pursuits through Charleston's crowded streets put bystanders and drivers at serious risk. We investigate whether officers followed proper pursuit policies before your injury occurred. 

• Police misconduct injuries. When law enforcement officers use excessive force or violate someone's rights, the people responsible should be held accountable. We help victims pursue justice against the individuals and agencies involved. 

Other Legal Matters 

• Daycare neglect and abuse. Parents trust daycare centers to keep their children safe. When daycares break that trust through neglect or abuse, we help families hold the facility accountable. 

• Medical malpractice. When a doctor, nurse, or hospital fails to provide an acceptable standard of care, the results can be devastating. We work with medical experts to prove what went wrong and what it cost you. 

• Nursing home neglect and abuse. Every South Carolina nursing home owes its residents a basic duty of care. When neglect leads to bedsores, malnutrition, falls, or worse, we fight for the resident and their family. 

• Workers' compensation. If you were hurt on the job in Charleston, you may be entitled to benefits regardless of who caused the accident. We help injured workers get the medical care and wage replacement they're owed. 

• Wrongful death. Losing a loved one because of someone else's negligence is a devastating, senseless loss. Our Charleston wrongful death attorneys help surviving families pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and the immeasurable loss of companionship, while you focus on grieving. 

Why Choose Pracht Injury Lawyers in Charleston? 

When your bills are piling up, and you can't work, you need a law firm that gets results, not just promises. Pracht Injury Lawyers has recovered millions for injured clients and grieving families across South Carolina in a recent 12-month period, including settlements and verdicts in car crash, wrongful death, and nursing home neglect cases. That track record reflects how hard we work for every client who walks through our door.

We also believe cost shouldn't stand between you and quality legal representation. Your initial consultation with our Charleston office is free, and if we take your case, you owe us nothing in attorney's fees unless we win or settle it in your favor. That arrangement keeps our goals aligned with yours from the very first phone call. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Charleston Personal Injury Claims 

What types of personal injury cases do our Charleston lawyers handle? 

Our Charleston office handles a wide range of cases, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, drunk driving and dram shop claims, drowning injuries, spinal cord injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, daycare neglect, workers' compensation, and wrongful death. If you were hurt because of someone else's negligence and don't see your situation listed here, contact us anyway — we can tell you quickly whether we can help. 

How much does it cost to hire a Charleston injury lawyer? 

Pracht Injury Lawyers handles personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay nothing up front. Your initial consultation is free, and we only get paid attorney's fees if we recover money for you through a settlement or verdict. 

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in South Carolina? 

In most cases, South Carolina law gives you three years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, under S.C. Code § 15-3-530(5). Some situations, such as claims involving a minor, a government defendant, or a wrongful death, can shorten or extend that deadline. Because these exceptions are easy to miss, it's best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after your accident. 

Can I still recover money if the accident was partially my fault? 

Often, yes. South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule, sometimes called the 51% bar rule, addressed in S.C. Code § 15-38-15. As long as you're found less than 51% at fault for the accident, you can still recover compensation, though the court will reduce your award by your percentage of fault. If you're found 51% or more at fault, you can't recover damages, which is why it helps to have an attorney who can push back on an inflated fault percentage. 

What should I do after an accident in Charleston? 

Get medical attention right away, even if your injuries seem minor at first. Once you're safe, report the accident to the appropriate authorities, take photos of the scene if you're able, and get the contact information of any witnesses. Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster before speaking with an attorney, since anything you say can be used to reduce your claim later. 

Your Path to Justice Starts at Our Charleston Office 

You've already been through enough. Let Pracht Injury Lawyers take the legal fight off your plate so you can focus on healing. Contact our Charleston office today for a free, no-obligation consultation and find out how our attorneys can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.