Real questions from real Greenville accident victims. Answers from local attorneys.
Nothing up front. Every reputable personal injury attorney in SC works on contingency — we only get paid if we win your case. Typical contingency is 33% of the settlement (40% if it goes to trial). You will never receive a bill from us.
SC's statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2-4 years from the date of the accident (varies by case type). But you should not wait — evidence disappears, witnesses move, and insurance companies start building their defense the day of the accident.
Most states (including SC) follow some form of comparative negligence. Even if you were 30% at fault, you may still be entitled to 70% of your damages. Don't let an insurance adjuster talk you out of a claim because of partial fault — that's their job, not the law.
No. Politely decline to give a recorded statement. Their adjuster's job is to find anything in your words they can use to reduce or deny your claim. Refer them to your attorney.
Settlement value depends on: medical bills (current + future), lost income, property damage, severity of injury, fault percentages, and insurance policy limits. A Greenville car accident with moderate injuries typically settles between $25,000-$150,000. Serious injuries can be 10x that.
1) Call 911 even for minor injuries (creates official record). 2) Photograph everything — vehicles, plates, road conditions, your injuries. 3) Get contact info from witnesses. 4) See a doctor the same day even if you feel okay — adrenaline masks injuries. 5) Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before consulting a lawyer.
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