Charleston Personal Injury Lawyer

Injured in a car accident, at work, or anywhere else? Call George Sink, P.A.

If you were hurt at work or in an injury caused by another’s negligence in Charleston, you could seek a recovery for your losses. Our personal injury lawyers in Charleston can help you pursue all forms of compensation that you may deserve. 

For decades, our legal team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers has helped injured people get the money they need to get their lives back after an injury. Our team also offers free case reviews, so you can easily begin your case today. 

How to Know If You Have a Personal Injury Case in Charleston

Many types of accidents can make for an injury case. Essentially, if someone else’s reckless or careless actions led to your injury, they could be held liable. Liable parties could include:

• Store owners who did not repair a leaking cooler in a grocery store
• Homeowners who do not properly restrain dogs on their property
• Drivers who drive drunk, drive distracted, or make illegal maneuvers

In legal terms, we will need to prove that this party was negligent to seek compensation for you. This means that your lawyer will need to show that someone had a duty of care toward you, breached that duty, and directly caused your injuries and damages. 

On the other hand, work injuries present special cases. In this situation, our attorneys will not need to prove that someone caused your accident to help you seek benefits. You are eligible to seek compensation for on-the-job injuries regardless of fault.

Understanding if you have a valid case can be challenging. We can tell you with certainty if you have a case for compensation against a negligent party or if you can file a workers’ compensation claim.

Types of Accidents Our South Carolina Injury Firm Can Help You With

In Charleston, you could have been injured in many settings. From vehicle accidents on busy highways such as I-526 and I-26 to slip and fall accidents in Charleston-area restaurants or hotels, we can help you with many types of injury cases, such as:

• Car accidents
• Dog attack
• Motorcycle accident
• Premises liability
• Truck accidents
• Nursing home abuse cases
• Mass torts
• Wrongful death cases
• Workers’ compensation cases
• Social Security Disability
  

We are representatives of injury victims in Charleston and throughout the state. Our South Carolina injury lawyers are ready to fight for you if you or someone in your family was the victim of another person’s carelessness. Our representatives offer free case reviews to injured victims and families. So, you can learn your legal options promptly and with no obligation. 

Our team believes you should not have to pay for another person’s error. You have suffered enough – we can fight for you.

What Are the Benefits of Working with a Personal Injury Lawyer in Charleston?

Our lawyers know how to fight for every available dollar in your case. You don’t have to study personal injury law, handle phone calls from insurance companies, or submit confusing paperwork alone. 

We will step in to handle all aspects of your financial recovery – while you focus on your health and physical recovery. Our team will:

Thoroughly Investigate Your Case to Determine Liability

It’s one thing to suffer an injury and another matter to convince an insurance company or a courtroom that you deserve damages. One of the most complicated aspects of a personal injury case involves proving liability. 

In other words, you will need to prove that the responsible party owes you a certain amount of compensation. We can handle this step in the process for you. 

Secure Evidence to Prove Fault in Your Charleston Case

Our lawyers will investigate the details of your accident and injury, building evidence to prove liability using the following sources:

• Police reports
• Witness statements
• Camera footage
• Records of past violations
• Expert testimony

In certain situations, we may even discover that multiple parties are liable for your injury. For example, if you were in an accident with a large truck, the trucking company and a cargo loading company could be liable. 

Accurately determining liability can even affect your potential compensation, as entities such as trucking companies often have higher insurance coverages to address losses. 

Determine Your Damages and a Goal Settlement or Award Amount

Let’s say you get a call from the liable party’s insurance company today. If they make you a settlement offer, will you know if it’s a good one? 

Our team will have the answer for you. We will calculate the range of your losses – past, present, and future – and prove the amount you deserve to an insurance company. This way, you can ensure that you seek a settlement that addresses all your future costs and losses. This consideration also ensures that you aren’t stuck paying out of pocket for medical costs and more down the line.

We will help you recover damages for the following:

• Medical bills, such as emergency room care, diagnostic testing, visits to a doctor, hospitalization, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and more 
• Lost wages, reflecting your missed paychecks, missed bonuses and promotions, missed tips, and more
• Reduced earning capacity, reflecting any future reduction in your ability to earn at your former levels
• Pain and suffering, compensating you for the extent of your physical suffering and other hardships
• Scarring and disfigurement, if the injury changed your appearance

Again, our help can be especially useful in proving these damages – especially less tangible losses like pain and suffering. 

Seek the Best Possible Compensation for You Through Negotiations or at Trial

Our team is prepared to handle the back and forth negotiations with an insurance company, seeking a fair settlement offer for you. Our lawyers will deal with all challenges to your case, including:

• Claims that you were more responsible for the injury than you were
• Claims that your injuries are not as severe as they are
• Claims that a prior health condition is the true cause of your injuries

Even in relatively straightforward claims for compensation, your case may be subject to these hurdles—however, we will counter these claims with our evidence. Typically, our team can secure a settlement out of court. This option tends to provide all parties with a more efficient route to resolving your case. 

On the other hand, we will also take your personal injury case to trial if necessary. Your lawyer working in Charleston may do so under many circumstances, including when it is not possible to secure a fair settlement through negotiations.

Our Attorneys Can Handle the Challenges of Work-Related Injury Cases

No injury case is a simple case, especially when you’re seeking compensation through the workers’ comp system or disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. 

You may be eligible for several forms of benefits, but you may want to get help from our team to:

• Think through your legal options
• Ensure your paperwork is in order
• Get help with pursuing hearings if your claim is denied

Your lawyer can:

Help Injured Workers Navigate the Workers’ Compensation System

We could help you collect the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve if you were hurt on the job. You could seek compensation such as:

• Medical bill coverage
• Compensation for lost wages
• Disability income, if your injuries are permanent

Our firm is very familiar with the workers’ compensation process, and our lawyers know how to help you seek the payout you need. So, you can focus your energy on getting better.

Help You Seek Social Security Disability (SSD) Benefits

In addition, our Social Security Disability attorneys know how to effectively help you file for the benefits you need if you cannot return to work due to serious impairment. We understand the complex application process involved. 

If you have a physical impairment and were denied the benefits you need, our team is ready to fight for your rights. Even if you do not qualify for Social Security Disability, you may be entitled to Supplemental Security Income. 

We will tell you about your options. While you may not yet be sure if it makes sense to hire a lawyer, consider the cost of waiting for your benefits. With our legal help, George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers could save you thousands of dollars in the long run.

Our Firm is Ready to Take on Your Charleston Personal Injury Case

A personal injury lawyer at our firm in Charleston can offer you representation for personal injury, workers’ comp, or Social Security Disability cases. You don’t even have to make a financial commitment upfront. We work based on contingency—meaning that we won’t charge you anything unless our attorneys recover compensation for your case.*

Our firm has served injured victims in South Carolina for decades. We can help you understand your options in a free case review at our Charleston office. Our representatives can even come to your home or hospital room if you prefer. 

Whether you were hurt on the job or congested roadway, we understand how to seek fair compensation for South Carolina and Charleston victims. We will listen to your story and fight for your right to seek compensation for another’s negligence.

Call George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers for Your Free Consultation in Charleston

Our top priority is to serve you, help you get back on your feet, and fight for you to get all the money you deserve. Find out more by calling George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers today at: (843) 628-0100.

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