Rock Hill Personal Injury Lawyer²

If you or a loved one suffered an injury in an accident, our Rock Hill personal injury lawyers can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.

About Rock Hill, South Carolina

Rock Hill, South Carolina was estimated to have a population of 74,309 in 2018. This number reflects an 11.7 percent growth from the 2010 census population data. Rock Hill is the largest city in York County and the mean travel time to work for Rock Hill residents is 23.8 minutes.

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Non-Fatal Injuries in York County, South Carolina

According to the Office of Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (PHISIS) of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)’s 2010 South Carolina Injury County Profile, York County residents suffered 10,832 non-fatal injuries in 2010.

The most frequently reported causes of these non-fatal injuries were the following:

• Falls – 3,072 (135.9 injuries per 10,000 residents)
• Natural, Environmental – 1,753 (77.5 injuries per 10,000 residents)
• Motor Vehicle Collisions – 1,200 (53.1 injuries per 10,000 residents)
• Struck By/Caught In – 1,081 (47.8 injuries per 10,000 residents)
• Overexertion – 883 (39.1 injuries per 10,000 residents)
• Piercing/Cutting – 606 (26.8 injuries per 10,000 residents)

If you are pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, you may like to know that  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) classifies two of the above injuries (falls and struck by/caught in injuries) as being among the “fatal four” industry injuries in the construction industry. Piercing/cutting and overexertion are other common workplace injuries.

Injury Deaths in York County, South Carolina

The 2010 South Carolina Injury County Profile indicates that 134 injury deaths occurred in York County, South Carolina in 2010.  The statistic constitutes an upward trend from the 177 injury deaths recorded in 2009.

Two types of personal injury causes surfaced among the most frequently identified causes of injury deaths in the county in 2010. They included:

• Motor-vehicle collisions – 30 (a rate of 13.3 deaths per 1000,000 county residents)
• Falls – 23 (a rate of 10.2 deaths per 100,000 county residents)

York County, South Carolina 2017 Motor Vehicle Collisions

The South Carolina Traffic Collision Fact Book, which is published by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, reveals the following crash data for York County in 2017:

• Fatal Collisions: 25
• Injury Collisions: 2,026
• Property Damage Only Collisions: 4,874
• Fatalities: 28
• People Injured: 3,040

These collisions generated an economic loss of $195,688,400.00, which is a slight decrease from the previous year’s loss of $202,305,800.00.

Safety Restraint Usage in York County Injury Collisions

The South Carolina Traffic Collision Fact Book also unveils other statistics regarding safety restraint use in 2017 motor vehicle collisions. When no restraints were used in motor vehicle accidents, only 78 accident victims sustained no injuries. In motor vehicle crashes where restraints were used, 13,860 accident victims suffered no injuries.

South Carolina law allows victims to hold the at-fault party responsible for the injuries and other damages they suffered. This is possible by pursuing a personal injury case. At George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers, our team can help you understand your rights and explain your legal options.

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis, so we do not get paid unless we recover damages for you.* With us on your case, you can focus on getting better and leave the rest to us.

Contact a personal injury lawyer serving Rock Hill, SC, today at 888-612-7001 for a free case review.

We Handle a Wide Range of South Carolina Personal Injury Cases

George Sink has spent more than three decades fighting to protect the rights of accident victims in South Carolina. Our team is ready to take on any type of personal injury case.

If you suffered injuries in an accident, give us a call at 888-612-7001 and let us evaluate your case. We may be able to help you build a strong case and fight for the damages you deserve.

What are the most common types of injury cases you handle?

• Car wrecks
• On the job injuries
• Bicycle
• Boat
• Bus
• Construction accident
• Dog bite
• Moped
• Motorcycle
• Nursing home accident or neglect
• Pedestrian and cyclist
• Slip and fall or trip and fall
• Truck
• Uber and Lyft accidents

Recoverable Damages in a Rock Hill Personal Injury Case

You may recover compensation to cover a wide variety of damages. The specific damages that you could recover in your case will vary based on your expenses and losses.

We will not be able to give you an accurate idea of how much your case might be worth until after our Rock Hill personal injury attorneys, conduct a thorough investigation and collect documentation to show your damages.

Some of the most common damages in South Carolina personal injury cases include:

Medical Treatment and Related Expenses

• Ambulance transportation
• Emergency department treatment
• Hospitalization
• Prescription drug costs and pain management
• Rehabilitation and therapy
• Ongoing care costs
• Other expenses related to your medical care and follow-up

Other Economic Losses

• Lost wages and benefits
• Diminished earning capacity
• Property damages
• Loss of support
• Miscellaneous costs related to your accident, injuries, or treatment

Non-Economic Damages

• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Other psychological damages

Wrongful Death Actions

If you lost a family member because of the injuries they sustained in a Rock Hill, SC, accident, we can help. We will review your claim for free and explain your rights. We may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf.

We Can Build a Personal Injury Case for You

Our team has decades of experience fighting for the rights of personal injury victims. From the moment you call us until we recover your compensation, we will advocate for you and fiercely protect your right to receive damages.

If we accept your case, you can expect us to:

• Manage all communication regarding your case
• Investigate the incident
• Collect evidence to prove negligence and liability
• Collect documentation of your damages
• Build a solid case to support our argument
• Represent you to the judge and jury if necessary

When we handle your personal injury case in Rock Hill, SC, it allows you to focus on getting better. We will manage all aspects of your case and be available to give status updates or answer any questions you may have.

Contact us at 1-888-612-7001 and let our Rock Hill accident lawyers take care of your legal case so you can focus on healing.

Act Now Before Time Runs Out

South Carolina law only gives us a limited time to take legal action against the party who caused your accident and injuries. The clock begins ticking the date your injuries occur, and our personal injury lawyers in Rock Hill, SC usually only have three years to:

• Identify the liable party
• Gather evidence as needed
• Build a solid case
• File and serve your personal injury lawsuit

Because of this deadline, we encourage you to reach out to us as soon as possible after sustaining injuries in a Rock Hill incident. We need to get started on your case quickly and collect all available evidence before it disappears.

We can meet you in the hospital, in your home, or at another location that is convenient for you.

Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Rock Hill, SC

If you sustained injuries in a Rock Hill, SC, accident, the team from George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers is here to help you navigate the personal injury law process. We can help you pursue the damages you need and deserve.

You don’t have to face this challenging situation alone. Just focus on getting better and leave the rest to us.

We offer free case reviews to Rock Hill accident victims. Call us today at 888-612-7001 for your complimentary consultation.

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