Mount Pleasant Red Light Accident Lawyer

Let our Mount Pleasant red light accident attorneys help you receive compensation for your medical bills, lost pay, and/or pain and suffering after a crash.

When a reckless or negligent driver runs a red light and crashes into another vehicle, the impact can cause widespread damage and life-altering injuries. Victims are often left with high medical bills, lost wages, and severe physical and emotional trauma. If this sounds like your accident, then now is the time to take legal action. 

George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers are ready to take on your case and help you recover your losses. We work with victims of red light accidents. Let our red light accident lawyers in Mount Pleasant manage your case and advocate for a fair settlement on your behalf. 

Red Light Traffic Laws in South Carolina

South Carolina has strict laws regarding stopping at red lights. According to SC Code § 56-5-950, all drivers must obey the instruction of any traffic-control device, which includes red lights. 

Furthermore, drivers must assume that all traffic-control devices represent the authoritative intent of the current law in place. In other words, red lights are strategically placed in specific areas to keep all drivers and pedestrians safe. 

Running a red light in South Carolina carries a misdemeanor charge with the following legal penalties:

• Three demerit points
• Court costs
• A fine of up to $100
• Driver’s license suspension

A person who runs a red light and injures or kills another person may be charged with a felony and be subject to harsher penalties such as an impounded vehicle, imprisonment, heavy fines, driver’s license revocation, or probation. In addition, the at-fault driver must also face a personal injury claim or lawsuit from the victim or their family. 

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Proving Fault and Liability in a Red Light Accident Case

When a driver barrels into an intersection and slams into your vehicle, your personal injury claim may seem cut-and-dry. However, to win your case, our law firm must prove that the driver ran a red light. Our legal team obtains evidence that supports your claim and determines what your case is worth. 

Video Footage

One of the best forms of evidence is video footage. Fortunately, many intersections today contain red light cameras that capture vehicular activity. We can view the footage to determine whether the other driver ran a red light when they entered the intersection and hit you. We can also use the video as part of the evidence that we send to the insurance company.

Eyewitness Testimony

There may have been people around who saw the accident. If so, we can get the names and numbers of all witnesses who are willing to testify on your behalf. If possible, try to get the contact information of eyewitnesses at the scene. We can follow up on these witnesses and collect their statements.

Medical Reports

Medical reports serve two purposes. First, they help us prove that your injuries occurred as a result of the accident. Second, we can assess the value of your case based on the total amount of medical costs you have incurred since the accident. Make sure you keep all medical reports, bills, and receipts.  

Expert Testimony

Expert witnesses may be willing to testify how the accident occurred and who they believe was at fault. Experts may include accident reconstruction experts, automotive professionals, law enforcement, or medical professionals. They can be valuable in substantiating your personal injury claim. 

At George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers, our Mount Pleasant red light accident attorneys use all resources necessary to establish fault and liability and solidify your personal injury claim. Let us investigate your case to uncover the details of the accident. 

Damages You Can Claim in a Red Light Accident

Damages are financial, physical, and household losses that affect you and your immediate family. We calculate your losses based on numerical data or how the accident impacted your life. Common damages in a personal injury claim include: 

• Lost wages
• Medical bills
• Disability/dismemberment
• Physical suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of spousal or parental support
• Loss of quality of life

In a wrongful death case, your family may be entitled to compensation for damages such as funeral/burial costs, loss of consortium, loss of household income, or pre-death medical expenses. Our law firm works to get you a fair settlement based on what your case is actually worth, and not what the insurance company is willing to settle for. 

Let Our Law Firm Represent You

Our personal injury lawyers have built a reputation as a dedicated law firm that has helped clients receive millions of dollars in compensation after car accidents.  We give each case our utmost attention so that you receive personalized representation throughout the litigation process. 

Some of our key legal services include:

• Legal guidance throughout the case
• A thorough investigation to uncover the facts
• An honest and accurate assessment of your case value
• Full case management including all clerical duties
• Negotiating for a fair settlement
• Full legal representation if you decide to take our case to court

Our goal is to work directly with the insurer on your behalf to get you the best possible outcome for your case. If the insurance company does not want to negotiate, or if they offer a low settlement that does not reflect all damages, you have the option of filing a lawsuit. We can represent you and continue to fight for your rights.

If you are ready to submit your personal injury claim, then call George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers. Let us begin working for you. Contact us today and let us discuss your case with you. Call us or fill out our online form for a free case assessment and to work with a red light accident lawyer in Mount Pleasant.