The answer can vary...maybe, or maybe not, or maybe you need "advice only" from a lawyer. Your specific circumstances will determine (1) if you need a lawyer, and if so, (2) to what extent.
Scenario 1: A serious car accident with substantial injuries, broken bones or fatality.
Yes. An attorney can investigate the accident, collect records and bills, obtain statements from both witnesses and doctors, retain necessary professionals and make sure all applicable liability coverages, umbrella coverages, uninsured motorist coverages, under insured motorist coverages and/or med-pay coverages are discovered. Insurance adjusters have neither the legal obligation nor the financial incentives to look out for your best interest.
Scenario 2: A fender bender car accident and the victim is diagnosed with having whiplash or muscle stains and sprains.
In some cases, only advice from an attorney may be necessary. In these cases, the injured party may recover quickly and be 100% after 2-6 weeks. However, in other cases a lawyer may be needed. Other individuals may fail to get well and after additional medical testing discover they have a herniated disk or a fracture or any other injury that would require additional treatment.
Have You Been Injured In A Charleston South Carolina Area Car Accident?
If you've been injured in a car accident you should speak with a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our Charleston, South Carolina office directly at 843.488.2359 to schedule your consultation. We are also able to meet clients at our Conway, Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Mt. Pleasant, North Myrtle Beach or North Charleston office locations.
