Making Sense Of Your Options After A Car Accident

In the chaos after a car accident, you may feel completely stunned and disoriented. The emotional shock may last for weeks as you undergo a whirlwind of medical treatment and start to come to terms with this new reality. If you lost a loved one in a fatal accident, the all-encompassing grief can make it difficult to think about anything else.

Sooner or later, however, you will find yourself confronting the complex legal issues that come up after a car accident. The insurance company may be pressuring you for a statement. The medical bills or funeral expenses may be piling up, and if you’re unable to work, you may be struggling to make ends meet.

Get Help Seeking The Compensation You Deserve

South Carolina is a fault-based state when it comes to auto insurance. This means it’s vitally important to gather evidence of fault as soon as possible. You will also need to keep good records to support your claims for financial recovery.

The good news is that you don’t have to tackle these legal issues on your own.

At The Law Office of Kenneth M. Mathews in Columbia, we can shoulder the legal burdens so you can focus on piecing your life back together.

At our firm, you can sit down with a lawyer and go over what to expect regarding all aspects of your insurance and personal injury claims. We will apply 40-plus years of legal experience to help you pursue maximum recovery, including:

• Medical coverage
• Lost wages
• Property damages
• Pain and suffering

In cases involving extreme recklessness, you may also be entitled to seek punitive damages, which is an additional form of financial recovery designed to punish the at-fault party for wrongdoing. Our attorneys can advise you on what types of damages are available in your case.

Contact Our Team

If you have suffered serious injuries in an auto accident or tragically lost a loved one, call our team at 803-252-1242 for experienced legal help. You can also contact us online.