Rock Hill Personal Injury Lawyers

A personal injury lawyer can be a huge asset as you pursue an injury claim. Studies show that injury victims can recover up to 3.5x more compensation when represented by a lawyer. Here’s what an experienced lawyer can do for your injury claim:

• Level the playing field. An insurance company will likely be on the other side of your injury claim. The insurance company will be represented by lawyers and employ adjusters, investigators, and other staff to fight your claim. You need a lawyer to represent your best interests, protect you from the insurance company, and help you avoid mistakes that could hurt your claim.

• Handle all aspects of your claim. Your lawyer will handle all aspects of your legal claim, from filings and investigations to negotiations and litigation. They will handle all communications and negotiations with the insurance company. They will help you calculate the value of your claim and work to maximize its value.

• Protect you from blame. Insurance companies like to blame injury victims for accidents. If they are successful in blaming you, South Carolina’s comparative fault rules allow them to reduce your compensation to account for your share of fault. Your lawyer can protect you from unfounded accusations of blame and work to reduce your percentage of blame if you share fault for the accident.
• Give you time to rest and recover. You need to focus on your health after an accident. You may not be able to do that if you’re worried about an injury claim. By hiring a lawyer, you give yourself time and space to heal. 

You deserve quality legal representation after your accident. Contact Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys to schedule a free consultation to discuss how we can help your claim. 

Personal injury cases are civil cases arising from an accident or injury. To have a personal injury claim, you must have been injured by another party and suffered damages. 

Most claims are based on negligence, meaning a party failed to use reasonable care and caused an injury. Negligence cases often involve motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, slip and falls, and other incidents.

Other injury claims are based on intentional misconduct. Assault is one example. Strict liability cases arise when a party violates a safety law and causes an injury; these include product defect cases and dog bite cases. 

The best way to determine if you have a case is to contact an experienced injury law firm. Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Lawyers offers free consultations to help you understand your rights after an accident.

Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency. With a contingency fee structure, you won’t pay flat fees, retainers, or hourly fees for legal representation. Rather, your fee is contingent upon the result in your case. Contingency fees keep legal representation accessible to individuals who might be experiencing financial hardship after an accident.

If your attorney recovers a settlement or verdict for you, they will take a pre-agreed-upon percentage of your award as payment for the representation — usually 33% – 40%. If your attorney fails to recover compensation for you, you won’t owe any attorney fees.

Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys offers contingency fee arrangements in all personal injury cases. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.

The value of your personal injury case will depend heavily on your accident and injuries. Many factors will influence its value, including:

• The severity of your injuries
• The extent of your medical bills
• Whether you lost wages
• Whether you suffered a diminished earning capacity 
• The pain and suffering you’ve experienced
• Available insurance coverages
• Whether you share fault for the accident
• The strength of your evidence

The best way to determine the value of your claim is to contact an experienced personal injury attorney. A member from our team can help you identify your damages and calculate the value of your claim. Contact Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys to schedule a free consultation to learn more about your claim’s value.