Fairforest Personal Injury Lawyer

Surrounded by expansive public parks and recreational Lake Cooley, Fairforest hardly seems prone to accidents. However, personal injuries happen in every county, city, and township in South Carolina, and residents and visitors alike may need some help when those injuries happen. Hiring an experienced Fairforest personal injury lawyer is a smart decision if you are injured. Contact HawkLaw today for help.

How Can a Fairforest Personal Injury Lawyer from HawkLaw Help?

At HawkLaw, we have helped numerous personal injury victims recover the compensation they need to move forward with their lives.* Our personal injury clients consistently give us a five-star rating for our ability to handle claims expeditiously and aggressively. Our attorneys serve clients across South Carolina, offering clients a dedicated legal team of lawyers, paralegals, assistants, and clerks who will make certain every detail of their case is given meticulous attention.

What Types of Injury Cases Do Your Attorneys Take?

No matter the injury, HawkLaw can help. Our compassionate staff understands the high stakes involved with an injured person’s claims. We offer legal counsel for numerous types of accidents and injuries.

• Car Accidents. A motor vehicle accident can result in myriad of injuries. We help accident victims determine who was at fault so that they can file an appropriate claim.
• Motorcycle Accidents. Motorcycles are frequently ignored on streets and highways. When a rider is involved in a motorcycle accident, the injuries are often more significant due to the lack of protection of the rider.
• Truck Accidents. Accidents involving large trucks can quickly become catastrophic from the sheer size and force of the truck itself. Liability in truck accident cases often includes numerous parties, like the owner/operator of the truck and companies hired to load the truck.
• Pedestrian Accidents. Pedestrians are naturally vulnerable when crossing intersections or walking near roadways. Hit-and-run pedestrian accidents may leave a person critically injured.
• Rideshare Accidents. Choosing an Uber or Lyft is a smart decision when a person is unable to operate a vehicle safely or needs transportation in a different city. Unfortunately, nearly 1/3 of rideshare operators have had a car accident on the job.
• Bus Accidents. Public transportation, tour buses, and school buses are not exempt from vehicle crashes. Bus accidents may involve numerous injured parties. HawkLaw helps individual clients by protecting their rights when a large number of claimants are involved in a case.
• Bicycle Accidents. Bicycle laws protect Fairforest cyclists by giving them the right-of-way and requiring motor vehicle drivers to exercise extreme caution when approaching them. Still, information released by the NHTSA showed that South Carolina’s bicycle fatality rates were among the worst in the nation.
• Workers’ Compensation Claims. Injuries sustained on the job can have a crippling effect on a person’s ability to earn their wages. Whether you have been injured at work or experienced a work-related illness, HawkLaw can handle your workers’ compensation claim.
• Dog Bites. Pet owners have a fiduciary responsibility to protect others from the actions of their animals. Dog bites can cause injuries that can damage skin, muscle, and ligaments, and leave permanent scars.
• Slip and Falls. A slip-and-fall accident occurs when a person slips, trips, or loses their footing and falls due to improperly maintained walkways, sidewalks, or other flooring. In these instances, it is not uncommon for the owner of the property to attempt to shift liability to the injured party. Hiring a personal injury attorney protects the injured person and helps them establish fault.
• Dangerous Products. Manufacturers have a responsibility to offer products to the public that are safe for use. When this responsibility is not met, consumers may be injured.
• Medical Malpractice Cases. Healthcare professionals make mistakes and oversights and occasionally fail to diagnose or misdiagnose their patients. When injuries and illnesses occur as a result of these actions, these professionals must be held accountable.
• Wrongful Death Actions. Sometimes accidents result in the untimely death of the people we care about. HawkLaw represents the families and loved ones of these victims in wrongful death claims that help offset the costs of final expenses, future earning losses, pain and suffering, and more.

The type and severity of a person’s injury are insignificant in terms of our firm’s ability to handle your case. Our firm has successfully handled claims for all types of accident victims with numerous types of injuries.

How Much Time Does a Fairforest Injury Lawsuit Take?

There is no set time frame for a personal injury case. Every case is different, and the length of time it takes for a case to settle is determined by numerous factors such as:

• The extent and severity of the injuries
• The number of parties involved
• Current court caseload
• Laws that govern the amount of time allotted for responding to claims, discovery, etc.

Some cases may be settled out of court in a matter of months, while others may involve litigation (the filing of a court case against the insurer or at-fault party) and take up to or over a year. Our goal as your attorney is to move as quickly as possible to help resolve your case.

Questions to Ask a Fairforest Personal Injury Lawyer During the Consultation

Hiring a Fairforest personal injury attorney is a serious decision. You want to look at more than just their advertising campaigns. For example, you can look at our website to see how much experience our team has, who our team members are, and what results we’d had for other clients*. You should be able to do that with any potential lawyer.

Once you’ve narrowed down your selection, you can ask your potential attorney:

1. How many cases have you tried? Not all cases can be settled out of court. An attorney with trial experience is needed if you need to file a lawsuit against an insurer.
2. Do you have experience with my type of accident/injury? Some attorneys focus their practice solely on one specific type of accident or injury. If your injury does not fall within the scope of their work, they will not be a good fit.
3. Are client testimonials available for review? Many law firms will offer testimonials on their websites. Checking Google or Yelp reviews is another way to vet a potential firm.
4. How will I pay for my attorney’s services? Many personal injury firms operate on a contingency basis, which means they will not collect their fee until your case has been settled. It is important to understand the fee structure and when payment for fees and costs will be expected.
5. How frequently will I receive communication and updates about my case? It can be frustrating for a client to hire an attorney only to realize they do not receive as many case updates as they expected. Find out how often you’ll receive updates, correspondence, and communication from your attorney.

Above all, your attorney should be experienced and compassionate, with a professional demeanor that makes you comfortable and understood. If you do not experience this with a potential attorney, it may not be a good fit.

At HawkLaw, our team of attorneys and staff members have the knowledge and skills to handle your claim while treating you with the dignity and respect you deserve.

How Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Work in South Carolina?

If you did not hire a Fairforest personal injury attorney immediately after your accident, you still have time to get legal representation. You may hire an attorney to represent you at any point in your personal injury claims process.

Once you’ve hired a lawyer, they’ll handle all aspects of your case including:

• Collecting evidence. Documents like like police reports and medical professional statements, as well as eyewitness accounts, accident footage, CCTV footage, and photographs, can all help your case.
• Determining liability. Accidents that involve multiple parties and insurers can become complex. Your attorney will review your case and determine how your claim should be filed.
• Determining a value for your claim. An experienced attorney understands the law as it pertains to policy limits, injuries, and fair compensation. With a lawyer from HawkLaw on your side, you’ll have an additional layer of protection from lowball, unfair settlement offers.

After the initial collection of evidence, your attorney will file a claim on your behalf and negotiate the terms of a potential settlement with the insurance carrier. Many cases are settled out of court through these negotiations. If a settlement is not reached, your attorney will file a lawsuit on your behalf. Once a case is filed, your attorney will:

• File discovery. Discovery is the process by which your attorney collects statements, facts, documents, and evidence from the insurance carrier and opposing parties to help build your case.
• Hire experts when needed. Expert testimony may be needed to help garner your case. Your attorney will hire and meet with these experts and obtain reports from them to file with the court.
• Represent you in court. This includes preparing you for trial and what to expect, and arguing on your behalf in front of a judge and/or jury.
• Get you your compensation. After you win, your award will likely be placed in trust. From there, any outstanding bills and liens will be paid. Once that’s finished, your lawyer can facilitate the transfer of funds for any settlement that you are awarded.

How Can I Afford to Hire a Fairforest Personal Injury Attorney?

After an injury, a person may find themselves financially strapped due to medical bills, therapies, and missed work. We understand. At HawkLaw, we operate on a contingency fee* basis. That means there’s no upfront cost to you to work with a Fairforest personal injury attorney from our firm.

Do You Have a Fairforest Personal Injury Lawyer Near Me?

HawkLaw has offices throughout the state of South Carolina servicing major cities and suburbs. Fairforest residents should contact our Spartanburg office located at 5506 Reidville Road, Moore, SC, 29369, near the intersection of Reidville Road and Hollifiled Lane. If you’re coming up 417, make a right by the salon and drive about .3 miles. We’ll be on the left. We have additional locations in Anderson, Greenville, Charleston, and Columbia.

Helping Injured Folks in Fairforest Get Justice

If you were injured in or near Fairforest – or any part of South Carolina – you don’t have to be alone. We invite you to call or contact HawkLaw today and let an experienced personal injury lawyer in Fairforest help you find a new path forward.

*Previous results are not a guarantee of outcome or results for your case; every case is different.