What Is a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Rock Hill, SC?

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What Is a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Rock Hill, SC?

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Personal injury cases are some of the most common cases in South Carolina. If you or someone you love has suffered an injury caused by another person’s negligence or carelessness, The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor is here to help. We have over 25 years of experience representing accident victims across South Carolina, including Rock Hill, Columbia, and other areas.

Our experienced personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping you recover the full and fair compensation you need and deserve if you’ve been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. We are committed to fighting for your rights, ensuring you receive a fair settlement or verdict.

What is a Personal Injury?

A personal injury is a physical harm caused by an accident, negligence, or medical malpractice. A personal injury lawyer can help you recover compensation for your injuries if you’ve suffered a car accident, slip and fall, dog bite, medical malpractice—or any other injury that wasn’t your fault.

What Types of Cases Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Take in Rock Hill, NC

Personal injury cases involve a person’s physical and emotional well-being. Some examples of personal injury cases include:

A personal injury lawyer can help you obtain compensation for costs related to medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the incident that caused your injuries. They can also help you file a lawsuit against the person or company responsible for your injuries. They’ll handle discussions with insurance carriers on your behalf and negotiate with them to recover compensation for injuries sustained in an accident.

Do I Really Need to Hire a Rock Hill Personal Injury Attorney for My Case?

If you have been injured in an accident and are considering filing a personal injury claim, it is crucial that you hire an attorney for your case and especially if you end up needing to file a lawsuit. Many procedural rules must be followed carefully for any lawsuit to succeed and from the beginning we proceed as if the case will go to court so that no evidence is overlooked or missed.

Failure to meet these requirements could result in the dismissal of your lawsuit. Filing without an attorney is risky and may cause unnecessary delays with no chance of recovery down the road when hiring one becomes necessary after all.

Should I Talk with the Insurance Company?

Generally, personal injury victims should not talk to the insurance company without their attorney. This is because they aim to get you to settle your case for as little money as possible. They do this by using tactics like offering low settlement amounts and trying to manipulate you into giving them a recorded statement that they can use against you in court.

It’s always best to wait for your lawyer to contact the insurance company and negotiate with them on your behalf. Your lawyer will know how to handle the situation, which questions to ask, and when to ask them. They can also help you better understand what happened during the accident to give a more detailed statement if necessary.

Rock Hill Personal Injury Lawyers Work on a Contingency Fee Basis

You’ll likely be entitled to compensation if you’ve been hurt in an accident. You may have medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages that need to be paid. If someone else was responsible for your injuries, there’s a good chance they’re liable for paying this compensation. If you want to pursue a personal injury case for fair compensation, a Rock Hill personal injury lawyer can help ensure that happens.

In most cases, attorneys work on a contingency basis—you won’t pay anything unless your claim is successful. That means if no settlement or judgment is awarded in your favor at the end of the trial and appeals process, then the attorney doesn’t get paid either. However, there may be certain expenses that you’re responsible for paying. For example, those costs will be deducted from your compensation award if you need to hire an expert witness or take a deposition. If you are successful, those expenses will come out of the settlement or verdict so that you don’t have to front them.  

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

The statute of limitations is a time limit for filing a lawsuit. In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is generally three years from the date of the accident or violation. A court will dismiss your case if you do not file an action within three years after an injury or harm occurs. The statute of limitations in your particular case is one of the first things you should discuss with your attorney. 

How Long Does it Take to Settle Personal Injury Claims?

How long a personal injury claim takes to settle varies from case to case, but typically the process can last for months or even years. Generally, the longer a case goes on and the more complex it gets, the less likely you will settle outside court.

You should always hire an experienced lawyer who knows how to handle personal injury claims if you are serious about pursuing compensation for your damages. A lawyer can help you understand what kind of settlement to expect in your particular situation and how long it might take for your case to be resolved by going through each step with you one-on-one at no extra cost.

How Our South Carolina Lawyers Can Help You

At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our lawyers are well-versed in personal injury law, meaning they know how to establish and prove a strong case for you. They understand how insurance companies work, which means they can reduce your expenses and increase the value of your claim.

Our lawyers have experience dealing with insurance adjusters, so there are no surprises during the negotiation phases. An experienced attorney knows how much money should be offered based on specific injuries sustained by each case; thus, they can negotiate effectively on their client’s behalf.

What Types of Compensation Are Generally Available for Personal Injury Claims?

The types of compensation available in a personal injury lawsuit vary depending on the claim. The most common types of compensation include:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages (past and future)
  • Pain and suffering, which includes emotional distress
  • Permanent injury or disability
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Let Our Rock Hill Personal Injury Lawyers Help With Your Case

If you need a personal injury lawyer, contact our Rock Hill office today. The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor legal team is here to help if you have been injured due to another person’s negligence. Call our law firm today to learn more about how we can assist you with your case.

1348 Ebenezer Rd #103
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Phone: (803) 980-5300
Toll Free: (800) 351-3008

 

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STEPS INDIVIDUALS CAN TAKE TO HELP PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

Monitor Your Accounts

Under U.S. law, a consumer is entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. Consumers may also directly contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below to request a free copy of their credit report.

Consumers have the right to place an initial or extended “fraud alert” on a credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a 1-year alert that is placed on a consumer’s credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a consumer’s credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer’s identity before extending new credit. If consumers are the victim of identity theft, they are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven years. Should consumers wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any of the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below.

As an alternative to a fraud alert, consumers have the right to place a “credit freeze” on a credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without the consumer’s express authorization. The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in a consumer’s name without consent. However, consumers should be aware that using a credit freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in their credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application they make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, consumers cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on their credit report. To request a credit freeze, individuals may need to provide some or all of the following information:

1. Full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
2. Social Security number;
3. Date of birth;
4. Addresses for the prior two to five years;
5. Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
6. A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver’s license or ID card, etc.); and
7. A copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft if they are a victim of identity theft.

Should consumers wish to place a credit freeze or fraud alert, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:

Equifax Experian TransUnion
https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/ https://www.experian.com/help/

https://www.transunion.com/credit-help
1-888-298-0045 1-888-397-3742 1-800-916-8800
Equifax Fraud Alert, P.O. Box 105069 Atlanta, GA 30348-5069 Experian Fraud Alert, P.O. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013 TransUnion Fraud Alert, P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016
Equifax Credit Freeze, P.O. Box 105788 Atlanta, GA 30348-5788 Experian Credit Freeze, P.O. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013 TransUnion Credit Freeze, P.O. Box 160, Woodlyn, PA 19094

Additional Information

Consumers may further educate themselves regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps they can take to protect their personal information by contacting the consumer reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission, or their state attorney general. The Federal Trade Commission may be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. Consumers can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. Consumers have the right to file a police report if they ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft, consumers will likely need to provide some proof that they have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and the relevant state attorney general. This notice has not been delayed by law enforcement.

For District of Columbia residents, the District of Columbia Attorney General may be contacted at: 400 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001; 1-202-442-9828; and oag.dc.gov.

For Maryland residents, the Maryland Attorney General may be contacted at: 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; 1-410-576-6300 or 1-888-743-0023; and https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/.

For New Mexico residents, consumers have rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, such as the right to be told if information in their credit file has been used against them, the right to know what is in their credit file, the right to ask for their credit score, and the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. Further, pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the consumer reporting bureaus must correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information; access to consumers’ files is limited; consumers must give consent for credit reports to be provided to employers; consumers may limit “prescreened” offers of credit and insurance based on information in their credit report; and consumers may seek damages from violators. Consumers may have additional rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act not summarized here. Identity theft victims and active-duty military personnel have specific additional rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We encourage consumers to review their rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by visiting www.consumerfinance.gov/f/201504_cfpb_summary_your-rights-under-fcra.pdf, or by writing Consumer Response Center, Room 130-A, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20580.

For New York residents, the New York Attorney General may be contacted at: Office of the Attorney General, The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224-0341; 1-800-771-7755; or https://ag.ny.gov.

For North Carolina residents, the North Carolina Attorney General may be contacted at: 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-9001; 1-877-566-7226 or 1-919-716-6000; and www.ncdoj.gov.

For Rhode Island residents, the Rhode Island Attorney General may be reached at: 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903; 1-401-274-4400; and www.riag.ri.gov. Under Rhode Island law, individuals have the right to obtain any police report filed in regard to this event.
STEPS INDIVIDUALS CAN TAKE TO HELP PROTECT A MINOR DEPENDENT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION

Typically, credit reporting agencies do not have a credit report in a minor’s name. To find out if a minor has a credit report or to request a manual search for a minor’s Social Security number each credit bureau has its own process. To learn more about these processes or request these services, consumers may contact the credit bureaus by phone, writing, or online:
Equifax Experian TransUnion
https://www.equifax.com/personal/help/article-list/-/h/a/request-child-credit-report/
https://www.experian.com/help/minor-request.html
https://www.transunion.com/fraud-victim-resources/child-identity-theft

1-800-685-1111 1-888-397-3742 1-800-916-8800
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348-5788 P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013 P.O. Box 2000
Chester, PA 19016

To request information about the existence of a credit file in a minor’s name, search for a minor’s Social Security number, place a security freeze or fraud alert on a minor’s credit report (if one exists), or request a copy of a minor’s credit report consumers may be required to provide the following information:
● A copy of their driver’s license or another government issued identification card, such as a state identification card, etc.;
● Proof of address, such as a copy of a bank statement, utility bill, insurance statement, etc.;
● A copy of the minor’s birth certificate;
● A copy of the minor’s Social Security card;
● The minor’s full name, including middle initial and generation, such as JR, SR, II, III, etc.;
● The minor’s date of birth; and
● The minor’s previous addresses for the past two years.

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