In fact, according to the South Carolina Division of Injury and Violence Prevention (SCDHEC), injuries in South Carolina resulted in 514,505 emergency room visits, 39,269 hospitalizations, and 3,632 deaths in 2013 alone.
These types of damages and resulting expenses can turn your world upside down. In some cases, however, injury victims can file personal injury claims against the responsible party to recover financial compensation.
If you’re not sure where to begin, contact the team at Hub City Law, LLC today. Navigating a personal injury lawsuit on your own can feel overwhelming. But having an experienced personal injury lawyer in your corner to help fight for your rights can take a great deal of the burden off of your shoulders.
Give Hub City Law a call today to discuss your options and see how to start the process of pursuing recovery.
While this can be difficult, an experienced personal injury attorney can help establish the responsibility of the at-fault party who caused the accident that resulted in your injuries.
Generally speaking, this requires showing that the opposing party was negligent. Negligence occurs when a party fails to act in the way a reasonable person would in the same or similar circumstances.
Section 15-32-510 of the South Carolina Code also permits the recovery of punitive damages. However, the purpose of punitive damages is to punish the at-fault party for their wrongdoing rather than to make the injured party whole. Thus, South Carolina courts rarely award punitive damages in personal injury claims.
In fact, doing so is often one of the best ways to maximize your potential recovery. If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, Hub City Law is ready to help.
With experience in both private practice and as a former prosecutor, lead personal injury lawyer Tatyana Ustimchuk has the knowledge and resources to be an effective advocate for you.
Contact Hub City Law today when you’re ready to discuss your case.