If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a Greenwood, SC accident, the team from George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers can help. We offer free case reviews and may be able to pursue compensation for your damages. Let one of our personal injury lawyers serving Greenwood, SC fight for your rights, identify the liable party, and take legal action on your behalf. You can focus on getting better and leave the rest to us.
We handle Greenwood, SC personal injury cases on a contingency basis. We do not get paid until you do.* Get started today by calling 864-334-7200 and discussing your case with a member of our personal injury team.
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Recoverable Damages in a Greenwood, SC Personal Injury Case
The goal of negotiating an out-of-court agreement or winning a verdict in a personal injury case is to recover compensation for the damages you suffered.
We cannot accurately estimate the value of your case or the specific damages you sustained without first completing an investigation into your accident. However, some of the most common recoverable damages in personal injury cases include:
Medical Expenses
- Ambulance transportation
- Emergency department triage and treatment
- Hospitalization and inpatient care
- Outpatient treatment and follow-up care
- Pain management and other medications
- Inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient therapies
- Ongoing care costs
- Future care costs
- Other expenses related to your injuries and treatment
Other Economic Damages
- Lost wages from time missed at work
- Lost benefits
- Diminished earning capacity
- Property damage
- Loss of support
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Other economic losses
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Other psychological damage
Wrongful Death Damages
If you lost a family member in a Greenwood, SC personal injury accident, our team is here for you. A personal injury lawyer serving Greenwood, SC, can pursue compensation for your damages and may be able to hold the at-fault party accountable for their actions through a wrongful death claim.
Call us today at 864-334-7200 to discuss your case with a member of our Greenwood team.
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Types of Greenwood, SC Personal Injury Accidents
With more than four decades of experience protecting the rights of personal injury victims, our team can handle many types of personal injury cases. If you suffered injuries in an accident in Greenwood or elsewhere in Greenwood County, call us and let us review the facts surrounding your case.
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What are some common types of injury causing accidents that you can be compensated for?
- Car accidents
- Boating accidents
- Bus accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Dog bites
- Moped accidents
- Construction accidents
- Nursing home abuse
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Truck accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Workplace injury accidents and workers’ compensation cases
When we accept a personal injury case, we fight for the payout our clients deserve. We will build a strong case and pursue compensation on your behalf. We may be able to negotiate an out-of-court settlement, or we’ll file a personal injury lawsuit if necessary.
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We Can Take Legal Action in Your Greenwood, SC, Case
If you suffered injuries in a Greenwood personal injury accident, our team is here to help. Our personal injury lawyers in Greenwood, SC go to work on your case as soon as we accept you as a client. We will protect your rights and manage all communication related to your case. We will launch a thorough investigation to prove what happened and who acted negligently. This will allow us to build a case that holds the at-fault party liable for damages.
As a part of our investigation, we will:
- Identify all potentially liable parties
- Survey the accident scene
- Collect and analyze all available evidence
- Enlist the help of medical experts who can strengthen our case if necessary
- Document your full range of damages
- Put a fair value on your case based on your economic and non-economic damages
With a solid case to prove negligence and liability, we have the ability to take legal action against the at-fault party. Let us handle your case and pursue compensation for all your damages. We may be able to negotiate an out-of-court settlement, but we will not hesitate to file a personal injury lawsuit if necessary. Our team will fight aggressively for a payout in your case, advocating for you to the insurance company as well as in court.
Call us today at 864-334-7200 for your free consultation with a member of our Greenwood, SC, personal injury team.
Time Limits on Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Greenwood, SC
State law in South Carolina generally gives us three years from the date of your injuries to take legal action in a personal injury case. If we do not file a personal injury lawsuit before this deadline passes, the court may not allow us to hold the at-fault party legally responsible. We encourage you to call us as soon as possible after suffering injuries in a Greenwood, SC, incident.
We offer free case evaluations. If you are still undergoing treatment, we can meet you at the hospital or your home. If you are able, we can meet at our Greenwood office. When our Greenwood personal injury attorneys accept your case, we will go to work immediately. Let us identify the liable party, build a solid case, and file a personal injury lawsuit if necessary. Call us today at 864-334-7200 to get started.
Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer serving Greenwood, SC
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in Greenwood, the team from George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers is standing by to discuss your case. We will review the viability of your case and pursue compensation for all your damages when possible. Let our personal injury lawyers in Greenwood take care of everything while you focus on getting better.
We represent personal injury victims on a contingency basis. You owe us no attorney’s fees until we recover compensation for you.* Call us today at 864-334-7200 for your free consultation with a member of our Greenwood, SC, personal injury team.
About Greenwood, South Carolina
Nicknamed South Carolina’s “Emerald City,” Greenwood is the county seat of Greenwood County and was chartered in 1857.
The 2010 U.S. Census estimated that Greenwood, South Carolina’s population would reach 23,407 by 2018. This number represents a 0.8 percent increase from the 2010 population of 23,222. The city encompasses 16.23 square miles and has a population of 1,430 people per square mile.
Residents of Greenwood, South Carolina undergo a mean travel time of 20.3 minutes to get to work every day. More time in the car means more opportunity for accidents to occur.
Injury Deaths in Anderson County, South Carolina
The Office of Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (PHISIS) of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports that Greenwood County witnessed 50 injury deaths in 2010. This is a rate of 71.8 injury deaths per 100,000 residents and marks an increase from the previous year’s reported injury death rate of 68.9.
Motor vehicle crashes were one of the most common causes of injury deaths in 2010.
Non-Fatal Injuries in Greenwood County, South Carolina in 2010
Greenwood County residents sustained 9,284 non-fatal injuries in 2010 – or 1,332.7 per 100,000 residents – according to a report from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The most commonly reported causes of non-fatal injuries were:
- Falls – 2,393 (343.5 per 100,000 residents)
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – 1,297 (186.2 per 100,000 residents)
- Struck By/Caught In – 1,061 (152.3 per 100,000 residents)
- Overexertion – 891 (127.9 per 100,000 residents)
- Piercing/Cutting – 624 (36.9 per 100,000 residents)
It is interesting to note that two of the “fatal four” injuries in the construction industry (falls and “struck by/caught in” injuries), according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), are represented in this list of common, non-fatal injuries. Overexertion and piercing/cutting represent other types of common workplace injuries.
Greenwood County, South Carolina’s Trends in Motor Vehicle Collisions
The South Carolina Traffic Collision Fact Book indicates that the number of motor vehicle registrations in Greenwood County in 2017 rose to 61,478. This represents a 1.4 percent increase from the 60,892 registrations recorded in 2016.
Additional 2017 Greenwood County crash statistics appearing in the book include:
- Collisions That Were Fatal: 9
- Collisions Yielding Injuries: 588
- Collisions That Generated Only Property Damage: 1,200
- Individuals Killed: 10
- People Injured: 887
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