Types of Personal Injury Claims We Handle in Myrtle Beach, SC

Our Myrtle Beach personal injury attorneys are prepared to take on claims involving:

• Car Accidents. Many collisions are caused by the actions of negligent drivers who fail to follow traffic rules, speed excessively, drive while impaired, or drive while distracted. You can likely take civil legal action if you were injured in a crash resulting from any of these negligent behaviors. 
• Drunk Driving Accidents. When drivers choose to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they are drastically increasing the chances of causing catastrophic harm to others on the road. Alcohol consumption can negatively affect a person’s ability to perceive distance and time accurately, making it far more difficult for them to judge safe distances between vehicles. It also impairs motor skills, reaction times, and judgment. Though drunk driving is against the law and can lead to criminal penalties, victims of accidents caused by drunk driving can also seek damages through personal injury litigation.
• Rideshare Accidents. When an on-the-job rideshare driver is involved in an accident, injury victims (either passengers or drivers) may be able to access compensation through the rideshare company’s insurance policy if the at-fault driver’s policy does not adequately cover all damages. Liability can be complicated in these instances, but we can help you navigate the multiple layers of insurance coverage to get you the compensation you need to cover your losses. 
• Motorcycle Accidents. Motorcyclists are especially exposed to collisions relative to other drivers and can consequently suffer more serious injuries, even in seemingly minor collisions. While not wearing a helmet or lane-splitting, the latter of which is illegal in South Carolina, can influence fault in personal injury claims, we can help motorcyclists pursue partial compensation even if they are partially to blame for an accident. 
• Truck Accidents. The size and weight of large trucks can lead to more catastrophic collisions with life-altering consequences. Truck accidents also tend to be more complex than the average automobile accident lawsuit due to the possibility of multiple liable parties. Depending on what specifically led to the crash, parties other than the truck driver – including the driver’s employer, the truck’s cargo loaders, or the truck’s maintenance crew – may be held liable for accident injuries. 
• Pedestrian Accidents. Pedestrians are more vulnerable to debilitating injuries in the event of a collision with a vehicle. Thanks to South Carolina’s modified comparative negligence laws,  pedestrians may be able to recover some compensation for damages even if they did not have the right-of-way at the time of the accident.
• Premises Liability. Residential and commercial property owners both have a legal obligation to maintain reasonably safe premises for guests and patrons. If a property owner does not make a reasonable effort to resolve or address safety hazards, they can be held liable for any harm those hazards cause. Slips and falls, dog bites, swimming pool accidents, and inadequate security incidents all fall under premises liability law. 
• Wrongful Death. When someone suffers fatal injuries due to the negligence of another party in South Carolina, the executor of the victim’s estate can bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of them and their surviving loved ones. 

If you are not sure whether injuries after an accident warrant a personal injury claim, we encourage you to reach out to Bell Legal Group. We can carefully evaluate your circumstances and identify all potentially liable parties. From there, we can help you understand your rights and legal options, including what types of compensation you may be able to recover by pursuing a claim. 

What Is the Deadline for Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Myrtle Beach, SC?

Generally, you will have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in South Carolina. If you do not file before this deadline, you will usually lose your right to bring a claim and recover compensation. Note that in cases where a government entity is the defendant, you only get two years from the date of the accident to start the legal process. Wrongful death claims must be brought by the executor of the deceased’s estate within three years of the victim’s passing, which is not necessarily the date of injury. Getting in touch with our team as soon as you can after an accident can help you avoid inadvertently running out of time to bring a claim. 

What Damages Can I Recover in a Myrtle Beach Personal Injury Claim?

In a personal injury lawsuit, you may be entitled to recover compensation for a wide variety of damages. This will typically include economic damages, which are direct, calculable expenses resulting from your injuries, and non-economic damages, which are meant to compensate you for consequences of an accident that are less directly quantifiable. 

Our Myrtle Beach personal injury lawyers will fight to get you fair compensation for all losses, including:

• Medical bills
• Lost income
• Reduced earning potential
• Property damage
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium
• Pain and suffering

We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. If you were harmed due to negligence, call (843) 396-1777 or contact us online to get tailored legal advice today.