Cases We Take
Motorcycle Accidents
Car Accidents
Tractor - Trailer Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
Personal Injury
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Workers Compensation
Social Security Disability
Denied / Delayed Insurance Claims
Blog 
Car Accidents
- Summer Driving Safety
- How to keep your family and others safe from drunk drivers, reckless drivers and road defects by Conway / Myrtle Beach Accident Attorney Dirk Derrick
- Driving while talking on phone impairs a driver as much as having a .08 alcohol level
- Why I Wrote "The Truth About Your South Carolina Injury Claim"
Wrongful Death
Workers Compensation
General
- CPSC Warns Manufacturers Over Safety of Children's Products
- FDA warns of potential confusion over Maalox products
- Pregnant women who are exposed to elevated levels of some types of phthalates may give birth to boys who exhibit less-masculine play behavior than other males
- Federal safety regulators have announced the recall of more than 2.1 million drop-side cribs made by a Canadian manufacturer.
News
Motorcycle Accidents
- Teen Racer Killed In Motorcycle Wreck...
Posted on 8/30/2010 - Department of Transportation at fault for motorcycle crash...
Posted on 7/21/2010
Car Accidents
- Helicopter Called To Head-On Collision...
Posted on 9/2/2010 - N.C. Student Struck In Hit-And-Run...
Posted on 8/31/2010
Tractor - Trailer Truck Accidents
- Beer Truck Accident Cleanup Continues...
Posted on 9/1/2010 - Toddlers Dragged By Truck...
Posted on 9/1/2010
Wrongful Death
- Man Dead In Hit-And-Run Accident...
Posted on 9/2/2010 - Man Dies After Car Wreck...
Posted on 8/30/2010
Personal Injury
- Fund Started For Teen Hit-And-Run...
Posted on 9/2/2010 - Suit Filed Against Marshall In Football Injury Case...
Posted on 9/1/2010
Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Man Falls From Balcony, Dies Of Traumatic Brain Injury...
Posted on 8/23/2010 - Driver, Caltrans responsible for accident and brain damage...
Posted on 7/19/2010
Spinal Cord Injuries
- Maryland woman awarded damages for spinal cord injury...
Posted on 5/19/2010 - Woman awarded damages for spinal cord injuries...
Posted on 5/11/2010
Workers Compensation
- Workers' comp insurers must repay customers...
Posted on 5/20/2010 - Exams of injured workers often one-sided...
Posted on 5/4/2010
Social Security Disability
- Social Security payments to be made electronically...
Posted on 6/17/2010 - Social security checks may get smaller...
Posted on 3/9/2010
Denied / Delayed Insurance Claims
- WellPoint's CEO's defense of rate hikes seen as unapologetic...
Posted on 3/2/2010 - Consumer group sues Anthem for restricting coverage...
Posted on 3/2/2010
General
- Kids And Golf Carts: Complaints Lodged...
Posted on 9/2/2010 - Thousands Of Kia Cars Recalled...
Posted on 9/2/2010
Library
Motorcycle Accidents
- Why are motorcycle deaths on the rise? What can be done to help prevent them?
- Motorcycle helmets do not significantly interfere with vision or hearing of riders
Car Accidents
Tractor - Trailer Truck Accidents
Personal Injury
- Why the Derrick Law Firm is Different in Handling Your Injury Claim
- What does an experienced personal injury attorney actually do to help your case?
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Workers Compensation
- The Truth About Your Workers Compensation Claim
- The Biggest Mistakes That Could Harm or Destroy Your SC Workers' Compensation Claim
Social Security Disability
- How Will the Derrick Law Firm Handle Your Social Security Disability Claim Differently?
- Mistakes made that could hurt your chances of qualifying for disability
Denied / Delayed Insurance Claims
General
Conway - Myrtle Beach - North Myrtle Beach - Civil Justice Attorney - 22 Years of Experience
If you or a family member has been seriously injured, life as you know it has changed. Though accidents happen in the blink of an eye, recovering from your injuries may be a long, painful and expensive process. Often, insurance companies will fight to deny or lower the amount of money you receive after an accident. Suddenly, through no fault of your own, your health and livelihood are on the line.Even if you have been diligent in paying your car or motorcycle insurance, even if you believed your job offered adequate workers compensation, even if you have paid into Social Security, you may not receive enough money to pay for your medical bills and reimburse you for your lost wages.
Is this fair? Of course not. But at the end of the day insurance companies are looking out for their own interests, and their own bottom line. They do not have your best interests at heart and would like to settle your claim as quickly and inexpensively as possible. What can you do?
Your Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured on the job, hurt in an auto or motorcycle accident or need help filing for Social Security disability, Dirk Derrick is the lawyer for you.
For over 20 years Mr. Derrick has been fighting for the rights of the injured. His goal is not to settle your case quickly for what the insurance company is willing to pay, but to obtain the full value of your case, even if it is necessary to go to trial. Each case is carefully constructed with the idea that it may need to go to trial in order to bring about justice. Each step of the claims and trial process is handled directly by Mr. Derrick himself.
Why Mr. Derrick?
At The Derrick Law Firm you will be treated as an individual, not as another case or another settlement. Mr. Derrick handles every part of your case. From the initial interview to preparing for trial, he will be your personal attorney and your own personal trial lawyer. You deserve to be compensated for your losses and The Derrick Law Firm will help maximize your recovery and get you the best results possible.
The Derrick Law Firm has three office locations, Conway, Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. Cases are accepted throughout South Carolina and the Grand Strand area. Mr. Derrick serves clients in: Florence, Marion, Pawley's Island, Murrells Inlet, Cherry Grove Beach, Little River, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Carolina Forest, Loris, Aynor, Georgetown, Georgetown County and all of Horry County.
Practice Areas
The Derrick Law Firm handles cases in the following areas: Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Tractor-Trailer Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability and Denied/Delayed Insurance Claims.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents usually end up causing serious personal injuries to the bikers. In Myrtle Beach we have thousands of visiting bikers. Unfortunately, negligent and reckless drivers of cars and trucks often cause catastrophic injuries to bikers. Dirk Derrick has over 22 years experience representing victims of these accidents. He has represented the estates of those wrongfully killed on motorcycles as well as those who survived but sustained life changing injuries. Call 843-484-0707 or toll free 800-704-5412 to speak with Dirk personally about you health and livelihood if you have been injured by someone's negligence while riding your motorcycle.
Car Accidents
A car accident can leave you with lasting scars, piles of insurance paperwork and medical bills. If you have had a car accident in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area and want an injury lawyer with 22 years of experience, contact The Derrick Law Firm. With offices located in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Conway, Dirk Derrick is your personal trial attorney and will personally handle your car, truck or motorcycle accident. Please contact the Derrick Law Firm today. local 843-484-0707 and toll free 800-704-5412
Tractor - Trailer Truck Accidents
An accident with a tractor - trailer truck can cause you devastating injuries and can easily take the life of family members. If you have been in an accident with a tractor - trailer truck anywhere in South Carolina and want an injury lawyer with 22 years of experience, call Dirk J. Derrick and The Derrick Law Firm. With offices located in Myrtle Beach SC, North Myrtle Beach SC and Conway SC, Dirk Derrick is your personal trial attorney and will personally handle your truck accident from its inception to its conclusion. The Derrick Law Firm handles truck accidents which occur on the highways and interstates throughout South Carolina, including the roads running through Dillon and Florence Counties. Please contact the Derrick Law Firm today. local 843-484-0707 and toll free 800-704-5412
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is when someone is killed by a negligent or intentional act. Dirk J. Derrick has over 20 years of experience handling wrongful death claims arising out of motorcycle accidents, car wrecks, truck accidents, jet ski accidents, defective products, and pedestrians being hit by vehicles. Serving Myrtle Beach, Conway and the entire Horry County area, Dirk Derrick can provide experienced claim and trial representation in the place he has lived his entire life. Call Mr. Derrick toll free 800-704-5412. The Derrick Law Firm now has three office in Horry County: Myrtle Beach, Conway and North Myrtle Beach.
Personal Injury
A personal injury claim is the legal right a victim has is she or he if injured by the negligence, recklessness or intentional act of another. If you live in or was visiting South Carolina, sustained an injury, need to file a personal injury claim, and want an attorney with over 22 years of experience handling personal injury claims, you want to contact Dirk Derrick. With offices located in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Conway, Dirk Derrick is your personal trial attorney and will personally handle your injury claim. Please contact the Derrick Law Firm today at (843) 248-7486 or toll-free at 1-800-704-5412.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury can leave you with long-term medical problems, piles of insurance paperwork and medical bills. If you live in or was visiting South Carolina and suffered a traumatic brain injury and want an injury lawyer with 22 years of experience, contact Dirk Derrick. With offices located in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Conway, Dirk Derrick is your personal trial attorney and will personally handle your traumatic brain injury case. Please contact the Derrick Law Firm today at 843-484-0707 and toll free at 800-704-5412.
Spinal Cord Injuries
A spinal cord injury affects the rest of your life. If you have been injured in an accident that resulted in damage to your spinal cord, you now face life-long medical treatments and bills. You need to spend time taking care of yourself and not worrying about the cost. If you have been injured, and need an attorney with 22 years experience helping clients with spinal cord injuries, call Dirk Derrick. With offices located in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Conway South Carolina, Dirk Derrick is your personal trial attorney and will personally handle your spinal cord injury case. Please contact the Derrick Law Firm today at 843-484-0707 and toll free at 800-704-5412.
Workers Compensation
On the job injuries are often a result of dangerous safety violations. These violations could have been prevented by your employer, a subcontractor or fellow employee. However in South Carolina it doesn’t matter if it is someone else's fault, your fault or nobody’s fault. If you have been injured on the job in South Carolina you may need an attorney to help you file a claim with the Workers Compensation Commission for workers compensation benefits. Please contact your personal civil justice attorney, Mr. Dirk Derrick, for your free consultation. Local: 843-484-0707 Toll Free: 800-704-5412
Social Security Disability
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits is a long and exhausting process. Despite your immediate need for help, your application and appeal can take years to resolve. Located in Conway, Myrtle Beach, and North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, The Derrick Law Firm has been helping clients obtain benefits for years. Mr. Derrick is a hands-on attorney who will personally help you every step of the way. Call today for your free consultation: 843-484-0707.
Denied / Delayed Insurance Claims
Insurance bad faith is when an insurance company unreasonably denies or delays the payment of a valid claim. In 1983, the South Carolina Supreme Court recognized that an insurance contract has an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. This gave ordinary people a way to fight a much larger, wealthier insurance company when claims were being denied or delayed without reason. Dirk J. Derrick brought his first bad faith claim shortly thereafter and has successfully litigated against large American companies as well as Lloyd's of London. If your insurance company is treating you unfairly, call Dirk at 843-248-7486.
The Derrick Law Firm is located in Conway, the county seat and the location of the Horry County Courthouse. Mr. Derrick serves clients throughout Horry County including those from Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove Beach, Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Carolina Forest, Loris, and Aynor. The Derrick Law Firm also accepts cases from surrounding counties including Georgetown, Georgetown County, Marion, Mullins, Pawley's Island, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Florence, and Dillon. A substantial part of our practice is representing visitors to our area from other states.
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Conway, SC 29526
Phone: 843-484-0707
Toll Free: 800-704-5412
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Grand Strand Business Ctr
1293 Professional Dr, Ste D
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone: 843-248-7486
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North Myrtle Beach Business Ctr
1019 Hwy 17 South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
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Video Library
Car Accidents:
- Danger of driving while texting - causing deaths on our highways - Public Safety Announcement
- Sad Reality of Drunk Driving - Not All Victims Die
- "Safe" way to handle your car when it leaves the road to avoid serious injury or death
Wrongful Death:
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Traumatic Brain Injuries:
Denied / Delayed Insurance Claims:
General:
FAQs
Motorcycle Accidents
Car Accidents
- Should I give an insurance adjuster a recorded statement?
- Does the insurance company of the at-fault driver have to pay your medical bills while they are being incurred?
- What should I tell my doctor about the wreck?
Wrongful Death
- What is a"Survival Action"?
- What is a wrongful death claim?
- Who has the right to bring a "wrongful death claim" and a "survival claim"?
Workers Compensation
Can I get a second opinion if I am not happy with the doctor to whom the insurance carrier refers me?
- How do I file a claim
- What is a hearing
Social Security Disability
I applied for disability benefits 3 months ago and still haven't received an answer. When should I expect to be notified of the decision?
Why is there a five-month waiting period for Social Security disability benefits?
I am receiving Social Security disability benefits. Will my benefits be affected if I work and earn money?
