It’s not fair. Safe drivers shouldn’t get into car accidents. Children shouldn’t be sold dangerous toys, and shoppers shouldn’t suffer from disabling back injuries after slipping in the produce aisle. We’ve all been impacted by careless conduct, but sometimes other people’s mistakes result in life-changing illnesses and injuries.
When you need compensation because of another person or entity’s negligent or intentional conduct, it’s time to contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at Gil Gatch Law in Summerville, SC. We can help you recover the necessary financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and emotional pain without charging any upfront fees or costs.
Overview of Personal Injury Claims Handled at Gil Gatch Law
Lawsuits alleging that you (or a loved one) suffered an injury or illness as a result of another person or company’s unlawful conduct fall into the personal injury category. The conduct can be negligent (leaving the gate open), reckless (drunk driving), or intentional (assaulting your ex-partner). We handle the following personal injury cases in South Carolina:
Falls
Falling accidents – including slip-and-falls, tripping, and elevated falls on dangerous worksites – are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in the United States. They often result in the following catastrophic trauma:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Brain death/coma
- Slipped and herniated discs
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Nerve damage
- Broken legs
- Amputations
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Death
Our experienced premises liability lawyers can help you hold negligent property owners accountable for fall-related injuries if you were legally present and harmed by a dangerous property condition.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
After falls, traffic collisions are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in South Carolina. We represent clients injured in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, bus, and pedestrian collisions throughout the greater Charleston area. Most viable MVA cases settle with the liable auto insurance company; however, we may help you obtain additional damages in DUI, rideshare (including Uber and Lyft), or commercial vehicle cases.
Dog Bites/Dangerous Animals
South Carolina has strict liability for dog bites. This means dog owners are responsible for injuries their dogs cause in public or while claimants are lawfully present on the property. Discuss obtaining damages from property insurers while protecting startled (but not vicious) dogs with us today.
Products Liability
Negligently designed and assembled products cause many injuries, especially childhood injuries, in the Tri-County area. Product liability lawsuits enable claimants to hold negligent manufacturers, designers, and sellers strictly liable for any illnesses or injuries caused by these products when used in a reasonably foreseeable manner. Product liability lawsuits can allege design defects or failures to provide proper warnings.
Wrongful Death
When a loved one’s negligently inflicted injury or illness results in death, even years after the accident, you need an experienced Summerville wrongful death attorney. Our lawyers can file claims on behalf of the heirs and ensure you receive justice for your unimaginable loss.
Calculating the Value of Personal Injury Cases in Summerville
Most personal injury cases involve claims of negligence. Negligence alleges that, though careless, the defendant had no intent to cause you harm. These cases allow injured claimants to demand compensatory damages for their direct financial losses and pain and suffering, including:
- Medical bills
- Missed work
- Lost employee benefits
- Property damage (vehicle)
- Physical pain
- Emotional suffering
- Frustration
- Lost enjoyment of life
Your damages generally depend on the nature and severity of your financial losses and the overall impact of the trauma.
In rare cases involving criminal conduct, such as domestic assaults and DUIs, we can demand additional exemplary damages directly from the defendant. Though you’re often entitled to more compensation than you’d expect, most cases settle within insurance limits.
Cost of Retaining a Dedicated South Carolina Personal Injury Litigator
Whether you want to file a personal injury claim with an insurance company or need to take your case to court, it could cost you nothing out-of-pocket to retain a reputable personal injury attorney from Gil Gatch Law. We take viable cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid unless and until we recover the compensation needed in your case. Our law firm can even front the court costs, investigative fees, and expert witness expenses necessary to maximize the value of your claims.
Consult Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Summerville, SC
Most personal injury cases settle with the liable insurance company without requiring you to testify in court. You can recover needed financial compensation for your family, all while focusing on your health by trusting the experienced Dorchester County personal injury team at Gil Gatch Law. Schedule a free and confidential case evaluation at our Summerville office today by calling (843) 800-2020 or connecting with us online.