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Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Sumter

If you’ve been injured by another person or party, you may be eligible for compensation that covers the costs of your losses, both financial and nonfinancial. Seek out an injury attorney serving Sumter for help with your claim.

You might have been simply enjoying your day before the worst happened. You were injured by someone, and whether they intended to harm you or not, you were left with serious injuries that could affect your health.

That’s a serious problem for you, and it’s one that our lawyers at HawkLaw, PA want to help you with. You may need a personal injury lawyer serving Sumter to help you file your personal injury claim, get compensated, and focus on your physical recovery, not on struggling to get your compensation.

Sumter cases are primarily handled out of our Columbia office.

South Carolina Law Will Affect Your Personal Injury Claim

If you’ve been injured by another person or group in Sumter, getting compensation isn’t so easy, and it’s not just because they likely won’t be willing to pay for it. South Carolina law can also affect your claim, making it more difficult to get your full compensation. You could even be left without any compensation for your losses.

For example, your time to file is limited. You only have a few years to file, and if you don’t, you’ll lose your chances at compensation. Likewise, taking the blame for your accident can reduce your compensation or even cause your case to be dismissed completely.

For example, say you were in a Sumter auto accident caused by a drunk driver—but you were also texting at the time. The court is likely to find you partially to blame for the accident, and this will impact how much compensation if any, you will receive.

When your compensation is in such danger, it’s important to take steps to protect it. That’s why a lawyer can be so valuable to your claim—they can help you understand the laws affecting your claim and fight for your maximum compensation.

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You

When you’re hurt, it can be hard to act now and get compensated for your suffering. You’re in pain, and you may even be physically or mentally disabled by the accident, making it hard enough already to act in time and seek compensation.

Worse, you might not have experience in the courtroom. Not only are you struggling to get evidence and other important resources, but you’re also unfamiliar with the courtroom and what to expect when your day in court begins.

Because of this, it’s tough to get the compensation you’re eligible for without help. That’s where a personal injury attorney serving the Sumter area can be vital. Your lawyer can represent you in the Sumter courtroom and help you prepare for your claim.

Seek Compensation with Help from an Injury Lawyer Serving Sumter

When someone else is careless, you might have been the one to suffer for it. However, just because you were the one injured, that doesn’t mean you have to pay for your own injuries. If you’ve been injured because someone else was negligent, you may have grounds for a lawsuit in Sumter.

At HawkLaw, PA, we understand that it can be tough to get compensation for your injury, which is why we offer free consultations.* We can discuss how we can help you get compensated before you file a claim. When you’re ready to talk to a personal injury lawyer serving Sumter, call 1-888-HAWK-LAW (429-5529) or complete the following online form.

Sumter South Carolina Practice Areas


John D. Hawkins
Founder and CEO

John Hawkins is the Founder and CEO of HawkLaw He has been licensed to practice law in South Carolina since his graduation with honors in 1994 from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was on the Law Review and Order of Wig and Robe.