Personal Injury

Beaufort County Personal Injury Lawyers

Filing a Personal Injury Claim in South Carolina 

A serious injury can completely change your life. From physical limitations to mental challenges to unexpected financial burdens, you are likely dealing with an array of new and unfair hardships. If someone else was responsible for your injury, you don’t have to deal with these hardships on your own.

How Our Beaufort County Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help You 

At Bauer & Metro, P.C., we help people throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry who have suffered severe, life-changing injuries through no fault of their own. Our Beaufort County personal injury lawyers are known for their compassionate approach, their years of experience, and their commitment to doing whatever it takes to protect their clients’ rights. We are a truly local law firm; our team understands the local court system, and we have solid relationships with local judges. We are not afraid to go up against powerful insurance companies—and we have what it takes to win. 

Reach out to our team today to learn how we can help you with your personal injury claim. Call (843) 920-2844 or contact us online for a 100% free and confidential consultation.

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Who Can File a Personal Injury Claim? 

Under South Carolina personal injury law, nearly anyone who has been injured due to the careless, reckless, or wrongful conduct of another person or party can file a personal injury claim. However, there are certain things you must prove to bring a successful case. 

At Bauer & Metro, P.C., we can help you establish the various elements of your personal injury claim, including: 

  • Duty of Care: The duty of care is the implied or explicit legal obligation one party owes to another. For example, motorists have an implied obligation to drive safely, follow the law, and do everything possible and within reason to prevent an accident, which could cause injury to themselves and others.
  • Breach: The breach of the duty of care is an important element in any personal injury claim. This refers to the defendant’s failure to uphold their obligation to the plaintiff (the person bringing the claim). Typically, the breach of the duty of care involves some form of negligent or wrongful conduct, such as drunk or distracted driving.
  • Causation: Causation refers to the causal relationship between the defendant’s failure to uphold the duty of care and the plaintiff’s injuries and resulting damages. In other words, we can help you prove that the defendant’s negligent or wrongful conduct was the proximate cause of your injury and the damages you have suffered as a result of that injury.
  • Injury: Though it may seem obvious, it’s important to note that you must have sustained an injury to have a valid personal injury claim. If you were not injured, you do not have a case, even if the other party was clearly negligent or otherwise failed to uphold their duty of care to you in the given circumstances.
  • Damages: Proving damages—or the collective economic and non-economic losses you have suffered as a result of your injury—is important but can be complicated. Our Beaufort County personal injury lawyers can help you establish the value of your damages and build a case seeking fair compensation.

Note that if you were partly at fault for the incident that caused your injuries, you could still have a personal injury case. Under South Carolina’s modified comparative negligence rule, you can seek compensation for damages if you were less at fault than the other party. However, the amount you are seeking in damages will be reduced in direct relation to your percentage of fault if your case makes it to trial.

Damages in Personal Injury Cases 

A personal injury case allows you to seek compensation for your damages after a serious accident or injury. “Damages” is a legal term that refers to the various losses, financial and otherwise, that you suffer due to your injury. 

Some common examples of damages in personal injury cases include: 

  • Medical expenses 
  • Future medical care 
  • Rehabilitation 
  • Pain and suffering 
  • Lost income/wages
  • Loss of earning ability
  • Lost employment benefits 
  • Emotional distress 

While these are examples of compensatory damages, which are the most common types of damages awarded in personal injury cases in South Carolina, it may also be possible to recover punitive damages. Also known as exemplary damages, punitive damages are awarded as a way to punish the defendant, rather than compensate you for specific losses. Punitive damages are rarer than compensatory damages and are typically only awarded in cases involving egregious or gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentional infliction of injury or harm. 

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How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in South Carolina?

Every state has a statute of limitations that applies to personal injury lawsuits, and South Carolina is no different. In South Carolina, you typically have three years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit seeking damages. If you try to bring a lawsuit after the three-year statute of limitations has expired, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case. 

There are some exceptions to this rule. Certain types of cases are subject to different filing deadlines, including personal injury claims involving minors, medical malpractice, sexual abuse, and defamation. 

No matter your situation, we encourage you to reach out to our Beaufort County personal injury attorneys as soon as possible. The sooner we meet with you and learn about your case, the sooner we can begin gathering evidence and fighting for the fair compensation you deserve. 

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  • $3,000,000 Birth Injury
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How a Personal Injury Lawyer from Bauer & Metro, P.C. Can Help

We are proud to have a long history of representing injured individuals and their families right here in the South Carolina Lowcountry. As a local law firm with deep roots in the community, we are passionate about standing up for the rights of everyday people who have suffered tremendous injuries, losses, and tragedies due to the negligence of others. Many of our clients are our neighbors, family, and friends, and we treat everyone we serve with the utmost respect, compassion, and care. 

Contact us online or call (843) 920-2844 to speak to a member of our legal team today. 

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