Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in the United States and a leading cause of life-altering spinal cord and head injuries. Most car accident victims settle claims too quickly without understanding the potential long-term impact of lingering crash-force trauma.
If you suffered any injury in a Tri-County traffic collision, you need the dedicated injury attorneys at Gil Gatch Law in Summerville, SC. We can help victims who are seeking personal injury compensation from liable drivers without charging families any upfront legal fees or out-of-pocket costs. Our Summerville legal team helps car accident victims pursue compensation from negligent drivers, ensuring that families never face upfront legal fees or costs.
Leading Causes of Motor Vehicle Collisions in South Carolina
Studies indicate that avoidable mistakes are responsible for over 90% of car accidents. In South Carolina, the leading negligent driving behaviors contributing to traffic collisions include the following:
- Speeding
- DUIs
- General distraction
- Texting/cell phone use
- Following too closely
- Failure to yield
- Running red lights and stop signs
- Illegal turns
- Unsafe lane changes
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Fatigued driving
Because drivers have a legal duty to operate their vehicles safely and legally, South Carolina car accident victims can file claims against negligent drivers and vehicle owners for liability insurance or pursue personal injury litigation.
Damages Available to Summerville Families After Serious and Fatal Car Crashes
Most car accidents involve general negligence claims, which allow victims or eligible family members to demand the following personal injury damages:
Past and Future Medical Expenses
You have the right to demand all damages necessary to cover your past and future anticipated medical expenses, including the cost of cosmetic restoration procedures, household help, and long-term nursing care. Our experienced Summerville personal injury lawyers collaborate with medical and economic experts to determine the value of your future medical expenses. This allows us to advocate for fair settlements throughout your recovery.
Lost Wages and Benefits
You may recover the value of your lost income, including benefits, resulting from car accident injuries. These compensatory awards could include the estimated value of missed promotions and the overall loss of earning capacity. As with medical damages, our legal team works with occupational experts to calculate and recover the value of lost future earnings.
Pain and Suffering
South Carolina law allows you to demand financial compensation for non-economic pain and suffering damages. These include the following:
- Emotional suffering
- Physical pain
- Lost enjoyment of life
- Inconvenience
- Frustration
Families can also recover punitive (exemplary) damages and additional pain and suffering awards in fatal drunk and reckless driving cases.
Consult With Experienced Car Crash Injury Attorneys
The compassionate car accident injury lawyers at Gil Gatch Law understand that motor vehicle collisions leave both physical and emotional scars. Our family-first approach to personal injury litigation means we consider your individual needs throughout the auto insurance claims and litigation process.
Whether you need to settle quickly or want justice for a loved one killed on I-26, contact our Summerville car accident lawyers for free today by calling (843) 800-2020 or connecting with us online.