Boiling Springs, SC Car Accident Lawyers

A car accident has the potential to leave you injured, without a vehicle, and out of work for an extended period of time. It’s no surprise, then, that it’s often one of the most traumatizing experiences of a victim’s life. If you’ve been injured in a Boiling Springs car accident, it’s likely that you’re trying to figure out how you’ll cover your medical bills and other financial obligations. If you weren’t at fault for your accident, you may have a valid claim against the liable party.

We’ll help you explore your options and fight for the compensation you are owed. Call Nowell Law Firm at 864-707-1785 to set up a time to meet with our team now.

What You Should Know About South Carolina Car Accidents

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety makes it easy for residents to keep up with car accident statistics throughout the state. In total, there were over 147,000 collisions on South Carolina roadways in 2021. This includes almost 1,200 deaths and over 3,000 serious injuries. All in all, the numbers are trending the wrong way. 

Between 2020 and 2021, there was a 15.4% increase in fatal collisions throughout South Carolina and an almost 9% jump in serious injury-causing crashes. Total collisions increased by nearly 22%. Despite the fact that vehicle technology is advancing at breakneck speed, it simply isn’t enough to offset the number of reckless, aggressive, or distracted drivers on the road.

What does this mean for you? It means that you must take ownership of your own safety. While you cannot control what other drivers do, you can take appropriate steps to keep yourself and your family safe. That may mean using dashcams to gather evidence in the event of an accident, driving at non-peak times, taking a driving safety course to refresh your skills, or simply being extra mindful while out.

Common Causes of Accidents

In almost 83% of all fatal accidents in South Carolina, driver error was the primary contributing factor. It was the primary contributing factor for over 92% of non-fatal crashes. Some of the most commonly reported causes of collisions include:

• Disregarding traffic signs and signals

• Driving too fast for conditions

• Driving while distracted

• Exceeding the speed limit

• Driving while fatigued or falling asleep while driving

• Following too closely

• Aggressive driving

• Improper turns
• Improper lane usage or changes

While you may not be able to control the weather, road conditions, or the safety of your vehicle while you drive, you can avoid mistakes like these. The vast majority of these errors are completely avoidable—but when drivers get complacent or careless, accidents are nearly inevitable.

Are You Entitled to Compensation?

If you and your vehicle occupants were injured in a crash, you may be wondering if you’re owed compensation. A lot depends on who caused the crash and how strong your evidence is. If you can demonstrate that the other person made an error that caused the accident and led to your injuries, you could have a strong personal injury claim against them.

This is one of the reasons it’s important to connect with a Boiling Springs car accident lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. They can look into your crash, gather and analyze evidence, and advocate for you with the other party’s insurance company. If your claim is successful, you may receive compensation for:

• Medical bills and related expenses

• Lost wages

• Pain and suffering

• Property damage

• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Mental trauma

Much comes down to your ability to document your losses. That’s why your attorney may recommend that you save all correspondence and paperwork related to your accident. This includes medical bills, receipts for parking fees for your medical appointments, pay stubs showing a decrease in hours after your accident, or documentation from your work about your unpaid leave.

For many people, medical care ends up making up the largest portion of their personal injury settlement. It’s crucial to do what you can to protect your personal injury claim in this area. That means attending all scheduled doctors’ appointments and making a good-faith effort to comply with your doctor’s treatment plans. If you never do your physical therapy exercises, skip appointments without immediately rebooking, or don’t take your prescribed medications, the other party’s insurance company may claim that you aren’t doing what you can to mitigate your damages. Cooperation with your medical care plan is key to the success of your claim.

How Nowell Law Firm Can Help You

The sooner you begin working with a car accident lawyer after a collision, the better chance you have of securing fair and full compensation. Evidence starts to degrade quickly after an accident, and in fact, your accident scene will likely be completely cleaned up within a matter of hours. If you wait weeks to talk to an attorney and start your case, much of the evidence available to you will already be gone. But if you talk to a lawyer right away, you can share your photos and videos of the crash scene, fill them in on your medical treatment, and help them get in touch with eyewitnesses.

One of the main reasons to get an attorney is to avoid dealing with the insurance company yourself. Even if you have strong proof that the other party’s unsafe driving or poor choices led to the accident, you should expect the insurance company to push back against your demand for compensation. 

They make a significant chunk of their money by denying full and fair compensation to victims. They are known for offering a tiny percentage of what would be considered a fair offer, blaming the accident on the victim or other parties, or trying to downplay the severity of your injuries. This makes it incredibly hard to prove your point, and in doing so, you risk saying something the insurance company can use against you.

We’ll fight back and build a strong case defending your right to compensation. We’ll negotiate aggressively with the insurance company with the goal of securing a settlement that compensates you for your losses.

Start Your Claim with Nowell Law Firm

Ready to start your Boiling Springs car accident claim? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help and support you. Contact us online or call us at 864-707-1785 to claim your free consultation immediately.