When it comes to securing your rights to fair and equitable treatment in
the event of bodily harm, you need a personal injury lawyer. Whether
you’ve been in a car or trucking accident or hurt at work or on the job,
you need an attorney who will stand by you through the entire legal
process. An injury in an accident can change your life and change the
life of your family. We want to help you and your family.
At West
Law Firm, LLC, we represent clients in a broad range of cases including
criminal defense, land disputes, business litigation and personal
injury. As an established firm located in Moncks Corner, our firm has
been serving members of the South Carolina community since 1945.
Whether
you need a personal injury lawyer in Charleston, Summerville, Goose
Creek, Moncks Corner, or anywhere else nearby in South Carolina, we have
a team of dedicated lawyers ready to work for you.What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer?
A personal injury lawyer
is an advocate for the client who has been a victim of some incident
that has caused the client bodily harm. In cases where an individual has
been the victim of injury to his or her person, that person needs a
personal injury lawyer.
Personal injury cases can cover a broad range of incidents, including but not limited to:
- Vehicular or trucking accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Premises Liability (including slipping, falling, unsafe or malfunctioning equipment)
- Residential, commercial, or industrial accidents on another person’s or company’s property
- And more
In any of these cases, if the client was not at fault, then they should seek the services of a personal injury lawyer.
Individuals
and businesses that are at fault, as well as insurance companies, will
try to offload as much of the financial responsibility as possible. A
victim of a personal injury needs an advocate who will help them sort
through all the legal jargon and loopholes to get the just treatment and
compensation that the client deserves.
Medical bills can add up
quickly for the victim of a personal injury. Keeping track of all the
documentation, billing due dates, services rendered that must be paid
for, and more can become a stressful ordeal. In the weeks following an
accident, a victim is focused on trying to recover, and not on paying
all of their medical bills or loss of income.
The time period
immediately following a personal injury incident, however, is the most
crucial time for a victim to get the compensation they deserve.
Hospitals will stack on charges for various medical services—including
charges for emergency room visits, equipment used to treat the patient,
etc.—all of which can lead to a hefty bill for the recovering victim.
Even
for victims who have good medical insurance, these medical bills can
become large and worrisome. Insurance companies will try to pay for only
part of the coverage, and any missing documentation or follow-up can
lead to their dismissal of payment altogether.
Who Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Help?A
personal injury lawyer in South Carolina advocates for the victim of a
personal injury. In most cases where the victim was injured by the
negligence of someone else, a personal injury lawyer can help!
This
can include incidents such as vehicular accidents or workplace
accidents, but it can also apply to more general categories. If a client
happens to go to a store and gets injured by unsafe property
conditions, that client may be entitled to seek the services of a
personal injury lawyer.
I’ve Been Injured, What Do I Need to Do? 4 Easy StepsThe
sooner you seek representation, the better your chances are for getting
full compensation. These are the steps you need to take following the
incident that caused you injury:
Step 1 – Seek Legal RepresentationIf
you have been the victim of an incident that caused harm to your
person, the first step is to get in touch with us right away. We can
walk you through the legal actions that you need to take.
Step 2 – Document and Keep Records of Anything and Everything Related to the InjuryNo
matter what type of incident led to your bodily harm, your top priority
is documentation. In the case of a vehicular or workplace accident,
you’ll need to document as much as you can regarding the accident
itself, including:
- Date
- Time
- Location
- Areas of pain or bodily injury
- Environmental conditions
If
you were in a vehicular accident, you’ll want to note specific
environmental factors including road conditions, whether you were at a
stop sign or stop light, etc. Be as detailed as possible.
If you
seek medical services following your injury, keep records of all the
medical services and treatment you receive. This includes documenting
doctors’ names, the types of services received, prescriptions,
instructions for follow-up, and anything else related to the medical
services. If your recovery involves physical or occupational therapy,
you will also want to keep records of the time, date, location, and
costs of these services.
Step 3 – Get Consultation and Stay in ContactHaving
documentation is just part of the process of being prepared to seek
compensation for personal injury. Stay in contact with your personal
injury lawyer to make sure all your bases are covered. If your case goes
to court, your lawyer can walk you through the steps of a court
proceeding, including being prepared for cross-examination, calling on
witnesses, giving testimony, and more.
Step 4 – Call for a Free ConsultationWest
Law Firm, LLC is committed to you. Your case is important to you. And
your case is important to us. We want to know as much as possible about
you and your case in order to best serve and guide you in any personal
injury legal matter.
Contact West Law Firm, P.A.207 Carolina Ave, Moncks Corner, SC29461843-761-5626
