Myrtle Beach, S.C., Car Accident Lawyers – South Carolina Vehicle Crash Attorneys – Joye Law Firm

Car accidents can be terrifying, particularly when someone is seriously hurt due to the negligence of another party. The South Carolina auto accident attorneys at Joye Law Firm help injured victims recover the money they are entitled to by guiding them through the chaos that follows a devastating car wreck —  dealing with medical bills, transportation issues, police and insurance companies.

Joye Law Firm has been serving clients from their offices in in North Charleston and Myrtle Beach since 1968. The firm represents car accident victims across South Carolina, including Florence, Richland County, Orangeburg, Columbia, Horry County (including Conway and North Myrtle Beach), Mount Pleasant and Summerville.

The lawyers at Joye Law Firm have a solid history of obtaining large verdicts and settlements for their clients, including a $5.9 million settlement for a client who suffered brain injuries in a wreck, a $1.15 million settlement for the family of a man killed in a car accident and a $500,000 verdict for a man whose back was injured in a collision.

S.C. Car Accident Claims

Joye’s attorneys see the tragic outcomes from car crashes every day. The firm has expertise handling cases that involve many tragic outcomes from serious auto accidents, including severe brain trauma, paralysis and other spinal cord damage, amputations and other types of disabling injuries.

In South Carolina, car crashes happen all too frequently, and nearly 800 people die each year.  Joye’s competent attorneys have experience dealing with a variety of vehicle accident claims, including:

• Reckless driving – Most car accidents occur when another motorist behaves irresponsibly behind the wheel by speeding, running stop signs or stop lights, texting while driving or weaving between lanes.
• Drunk or impaired driving – One of the most egregious forms of recklessness happens when a driver operates a vehicle after drinking alcohol or using drugs.
• Distracted driving – Today’s vehicles are equipped to play iPods and have built-in GPS navigation and other electronic devices, all of which can be deadly when a driver takes his or her eyes off the road to adjust them.
• Partial fault – Sometimes accidents happen in which more than one person is at fault. South Carolina has laws that allow recovery of damages in those circumstances.
• Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage – Sometimes another driver’s insurance doesn’t completely cover a victim’s injuries. In those cases, the injured person’s own insurance policy may allow him or her to collect money.

Other Practice Areas

The Joye Law Firm’s personal injury lawyers handle more than just car accident claims. The firm also has experience working with clients in other injury cases:

• Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycles carry extra risks for operators and passengers because they are less visible on the roads and offer less protection when accidents happen.
• Truck accidents – Trucks are heavy and have longer stopping distances when accidents appear imminent. Despite federal regulations, the trucking industry has come under fire when evidence indicates the rigs are improperly maintained or drivers falsify their log books.
• Serious injuries – Accidents can cause catastrophic physical harm that can be life-altering.
• Wrongful death – South Carolina families may be able to recover damages in accidents that kill loved ones.
• Defective products – Product recalls occur because a safety hazard has been identified in the product. Unfortunately, accidents still happen, and they can be deadly.
• Medical malpractice – Sometimes medical staff behaves negligently during the treatment of their patients. When that happens, Joye Law Firms helps injured victims recover.
• Traumatic Brain Injuries – The high-impact nature of car collisions can cause brain damage that result in coma, severe brain damage and other neurological damage.
• Birth injuries – Doctors and health care practitioners may be held liable if an infant’s physical or developmental disabilities are proven to be due to delayed or improper care.
• Drug injuries – A host of pharmaceutical companies have come under fire in recent years because of the lingering side effects and physical harm caused by drugs.
• Premises liability – In South Carolina, people who are injured on public or private  property may be able to recover damages if the injury resulted from negligent maintenance of the area. Premises liability cases often involve slip–and-fall and trip-and-fall incidents.
• Nursing home abuse and neglect – Seniors are frequent victims of abuse. But many times, they are unable to report it or feel embarrassed to do so.
• Workers’ compensation/third-party workplace negligence – South Carolina workers’ compensation laws allow employees who are injured at work to receive compensation for their medical expenses and time off work.
• Social Security/Disability – Joye Law Firm helps South Carolinians obtain the federal benefits they deserve.
• Traffic tickets – Traffic tickets can have serious consequences for violators, which can result in costly fines, driver’s license suspensions and imprisonment.

Just Call Joye

Joye Law Firm is recognized with an AV rating by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell legal directory, and its lawyers have more than 110 years of combined litigation experience.

Injured South Carolinians can get the help they need at Joye Law Firm by calling (888) 324-3100 or by completing an online form for a free case evaluation.