Your South Carolina Car Accident Lawyers

Yes. A police report can serve as an important account of your car accident from the responding officer’s point of view. The insurance adjuster assigned to your claim will likely use this report to help determine who was at fault for your accident.

Since every case is different, it is difficult to give an accurate number for what your case may be worth without first reviewing all of the details. Once you call us, we’ll begin reviewing every aspect of your claim to determine how much you may be entitled to.

Your medical bills, car repair expenses, lost wages, and the emotional impact your accident has had on your life may all be included in a potential settlement. If you’re wondering if you’re owed any compensation after your car accident, call us today and we’ll figure it out together.

While not required, hiring an experienced car accident attorney gives you a much better chance of obtaining the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to. Without the help of a legal expert, it can be difficult to get a fair settlement. Additionally, an attorney can make the complex legal process much simpler by handling all of the hassles of your case so you can focus on your recovery.

It’s difficult to predict exactly how long it will take for your case to settle. While no two cases are the same, we strive to work as quickly and efficiently as possible for our clients.

What’s more, our legal team works hard to maintain an open line of communication so any new information regarding your case will be sent to you immediately.

This is a difficult question to answer because every case is completely unique. For the most part, however, cases can be resolved during negotiations without the need to go to court. This is because it’s generally not in anyone’s best interest to go through the time and expense of an all-or-nothing court trial. If we do need to go to court, however, Harris & Graves will be your dedicated partner in fighting for your rights.

At Harris & Graves, we believe that everyone should have access to reputable legal representation without having to worry about the cost. That’s why we work on a contingency basis. This means there won’t be any cost for your initial consultation, there are no hidden fees, and no fees at all unless you get money for your case. There’s no risk, and you have nothing to lose by contacting our office after a car accident.

The compensation you may be eligible to recover varies from case to case but can involve a wide range of potential damages. These can include, but are not limited to, medical bills, future treatments, pain and suffering, lost wages, lost earning potential, loss of comfort, loss of consortium, punitive damages, emotional trauma, and death benefits if you’ve lost a loved one.

Punitive damages are typically only awarded in instances where the other driver committed an act with deliberate malicious intent or was driving under the influence of a substance. Your attorney can help you determine whether or not you’re eligible for punitive damages.

Usually, within days of your accident, you will be contacted by an insurance adjuster. They will often present themselves as compassionate and understanding. They may make you an offer for the harm you’ve suffered, but it will likely be drastically lower than what they know you actually deserve.

Don’t sign this offer, and don’t offer any new information about the accident. If they try to strongarm, threaten, or bully you, direct them to your car accident lawyer at Harris & Graves. We’ll take it from there.

Negotiating your case begins when we determine a value and send demand for compensation to the insurance company. They will then review the case and apply their own benchmarks, returning a counteroffer, which will usually be very low. From that point forward, we proceed back and forth until a fair settlement amount is reached. It can take time and patience, but we will fight to get you the maximum amount you deserve.

If you admitted guilt for some aspect of the accident, apologized to the other driver on-site, or gave information that could hurt your claim, contact the attorneys at Harris & Graves as soon as possible. We know how to handle these situations and may be able to help you correct the mistake and prevent any further errors that can hurt your claim. We’ve helped hundreds of people just like you get the compensation they deserved from insurance companies who tried every trick in the book to pay them less. We’ve got your back.