Personal Injury Attorneys in Charleston, SC

Over 60 Years of Combined Experience. Millions Recovered For Clients.

If you or a loved one was involved in an accident in or around Charleston, our award-winning team is here to help you navigate the process. From expensive medical bills to missing work and other daily life disruptions, the aftermath of an unexpected accident can be overwhelming for those involved. Our reputable personal injury attorneys in Charleston have the resources and experience needed to handle injury cases throughout Charleston and nearby.

With hundreds of 5-star reviews and decades of combined experience, we will fight to get you the best outcome possible for your case and future. Let us guide you through the process so you can focus on healing.  If you’re looking for a personal experience with a reputable law firm, contact our award-winning legal team at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, for your free consultation today by calling (843) 888-9000 or filling out our online form.

Charleston Personal Injury Practice Areas

The Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC team offers personal legal representation for clients who have suffered injuries or loss of life resulting from a wide variety of accidents, including but not limited to:

Car Accidents

Following a car accident, we’re here to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve for all physical, financial, and emotional damages caused by the accident. Allow us to take on the legal process, prove fault, and optimize your claim while you focus your time and energy into healing and moving forward. With hundreds of 5-star reviews and decades of combined experience handling these claims, you can trust the Charleston car accident attorneys at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC have your back.

Truck Accidents

When it comes to trucking accidents, the attorney you hire is very important. Trucking law is unique so you should hire an attorney that has experience representing truck accident cases specifically. Our team has recovered multiple million-dollar plus settlements for truck accident victims throughout SC. The increased size and weight of these vehicles often lead to serious accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries and sometimes even wrongful death. We’re here to help you seek justice and fair compensation for all related damages, aggressively fighting to secure you with the best outcome possible for your case and future.

Catastrophic Injuries

Following a catastrophic injury, our experienced Charleston personal injury attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation; value the past, present, and future costs; aggressively negotiate with insurance companies; determine and prove liability; and optimize your claim. If you or a loved one suffered a catastrophic injury such as a spinal injury, brain injury, or other catastrophic injury due to an accident, contact the catastrophic injury attorneys at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC and take back control today.

On-The-Job Injuries

While the South Carolina workers’ compensation system was built to help injured workers, it can become a complicated process that is difficult to manage on your own. Our award-winning Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers are here to guide you through the process, help secure the benefits you deserve, protect your rights, and much more. Whether you were recently injured on the job or have started the process and aren’t getting where you want to be, we’re here to help. Reach out to our team today.

Wrongful Death

If you lost a loved one in a tragic accident, we are so sorry. There are many different types of accidents that can result in loss of life. To learn more about what types of recovery may be available and how an attorney can help you and your loved ones recover following a fatal accident, simply reach out to our team today.

Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk driving is illegal and avoidable. Yet, far too often, people make the decision to get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Our entire team is dedicated to fighting for justice for those who have been impacted by the negligent acts of others. If you or a loved one was the innocent victim of an accident caused by a drunk or intoxicated driver, our personal injury attorneys are here to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. We fight to hold the at-fault party accountable to help prevent similar accidents from happening again.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries, expensive medical bills, time missed from work, and emotional trauma. Our team is here to fight the legal battle on your behalf – optimizing your claim, proving fault, preserving critical evidence, and taking on the insurance company – so you can focus on recovering and a brighter future ahead. If you or a loved one was involved in a motorcycle accident, our reputable Charleston motorcycle accident attorneys are here to help. Simply reach out to our team today.

Pedestrian Accidents

Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are quite common in Charleston. If you or a loved one was hurt in a pedestrian accident, whether you were on foot, a bike, scooter, or other, our team is here to help you recover as best as possible physically, financially, and emotionally. Let us take the burden of fighting large insurance companies and navigating the complex legal process off of you. Reach out to our experienced team of pedestrian accident attorneys in Charleston today for a free case evaluation.

Construction Zone Accidents

Whether you were injured in a construction zone while working or as a pedestrian, our attorneys are here to protect your rights, help you navigate the legal process, prove liability, and fight to get you the best possible outcome for your claim and future. For a free case evaluation directly with a Charleston construction zone accident attorney, simply call our office today at (843) 888-9000.

Bicycle Accidents

A critical part of all South Carolina personal injury cases, including bicycle accidents, is proving negligence. Commonly, bike accidents boil down to driver negligence. Our experienced attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation into your accident to prove negligence and fight to get you the entirety of what you’re owed. For a free case evaluation with a Charleston bicycle injury attorney, simply call our office today at (843) 888-9000.

Boat Accidents

Our Charleston boat accident attorneys at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC handle all types of boating accidents: recreational boat accidents, jet ski accidents, water ski accidents, and related water accidents resulting in injury. Our attorneys will use our decades of combined experience to prove liability, fight to get you compensated for all related damages, and keep you updated every step of the way. Reach out to our team today to get started.

Slip and Falls

Falls account for over 8 million emergency room visits per year, a leading cause of visits. Whether you slipped and fell in a store, hotel, apartment complex, restaurant, parking lot, at work, or another location, we’re here to help you understand your options under South Carolina law. Reach out to our team today to learn what you may be entitled to.

Dog Bites and Attacks

Dog bites and animal attacks can be very traumatic. From financial burdens to emotional tolls, these accidents can become serious very quickly. To learn how a lawyer can help you recover physically, financially, and emotionally following an animal attack accident, reach out to our team today.

Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC Personal Injury Case Results

Recoverable Damages After A Personal Injury

Our team will work with you to recover compensation for all past, present, and future damages and expenses related to the accident. For example, some recoverable damages following a Charleston personal injury may include:

• Lost wages
• Past and Future Medical expenses
• Rehabilitation costs
• Property damage
• Reduced earning capacity
• Travel expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress, and more.

What you can expect from our charleston personal injury lawyers

With hundreds of 5-star reviews and decades of experience, you can trust that our team will fight to get you the justice and compensation you deserve. With the right legal team by your side, you can minimize the stress and uncertainty that often follow a serious accident. From discovery to settlement, and trial if needed, our attorneys will be there every step of the way to help build the strongest case possible on your behalf.

At Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, our goal is to ensure that every client feels confident in their case so they can focus on recovering. We pride ourselves on our client-attorney relationships and communication so you never feel alone or in the dark. To learn more about what it’s like to be a client at our firm, read our client reviews.

To give your attorney time to locate and secure all critical evidence, contact our office as soon as possible following an accident or injury in Charleston, SC. Our team is available by phone 24/7 at (843) 888-9000. 

How much does a charleston personal injury lawyer cost?

Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC handles South Carolina personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you will only pay our firm an agreed-upon percentage of the total compensation obtained on your behalf at the end of your case. To help injured SC residents and visitors following an accident:

We Offer Free, No-Obligation Case Evaluations. It’s important to us that you can discuss the specifics of your case with an attorney before making a decision so you understand what the process will look like and how our team can help. To schedule your free consultation with an attorney, please call (843) 888-9000 or fill out our online contact form.

We Do NOT Charge a Retainer Fee. The last thing you should have to do following an injury resulting in expensive medical bills, time missed from work, and other financial burdens is pay more money to hire a personal injury attorney. We do not charge our clients a retainer fee or any other upfront charges for our legal services.

We WON’T Charge You a Dime Unless We Win! Unless compensation is secured on your behalf at the end of your case, you don’t owe our firm anything.

To schedule your free consultation with the award-winning personal injury attorneys at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, please call our office at (843) 888-9000. or fill out our online contact form at any time, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

About cavanaugh & thickens, llc

If you are seeking an experienced legal team that can help you through this challenging and overwhelming time, please reach out to our experienced Charleston personal injury attorneys today. With over 60 years of combined experience, our firm and attorneys have received numerous awards as a result of our hard work and dedication to our clients such as the 2025 “Best Wrongful Death Lawyers in Charleston” by Expertise and the “Best Workers’ Compensation Firm” in Columbia, SC by Free Times for 3 years running. In addition, many of our attorneys hold respectable honors in their fields, including Top Listings in Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, and many more.

At our firm, you will find passionate advocates who will help you get the compensation you deserve, while regularly communicating with you about the status of your case. Schedule your free consultation now by calling (843) 888-9000 or filling out our online consultation form.

Additional Frequently Asked Questions

Attorney Referrals

We are proud of the fact that a majority of our cases come from other attorneys within and outside of South Carolina ranging from car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, and other case types. We pride ourselves in our dedication to being client-focused and results-driven. From our new client welcome boxes at sign up to communication throughout the case and beyond, you can trust our team to deliver a positive experience. Contact our team about your case today by calling our office at (843) 888-9000. We are deeply appreciative of our co-counsel relationships and look forward to speaking with you.

What Areas Does Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC Serve?

We proudly represent South Carolina residents and visitors who have been injured within the Charleston area, including but not limited to:

• Downtown Charleston
• North Charleston
• West Ashley
• Daniel Island
• Mount Pleasant
• Isle of Palms
• Sullivan’s Island
• Johns Island
• James Island
• Folly Beach
• Summerville
• Goose Creek
• Kiawah Island
• And More

Please note that our South Carolina injury attorneys have offices in Mount Pleasant and Columbia and travel to/serve clients throughout the state of South Carolina.

How To Prove Fault in Charleston Accident Cases

Proving fault or liability in Charleston accident cases is an essential part of your case. In order to recover compensation in South Carolina, you must be found no more than 50% at-fault for the accident. An experienced attorney will not only make sure you and your case are being taken seriously, but will also prove negligence by:

• Analyzing the police report
• Obtaining and preserving critical evidence such as black box data, security footage, and more
• Examining all forms of evidence such as photos, videos, and more.
• Interviewing witnesses
• Analyzing statements
• Aggressively negotiating with insurance companies
• Potentially working with accident reconstruction experts, and more.

If you have any questions about fault or your accident, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team today. We’re here to help.

How Much Is My Case Worth?

Charleston personal injury case verdicts and settlements can range greatly and often depend on factors such as:

• The extent of your injuries
• The type of accident
• Medical expenses
• Future care costs and needs
• Lost earnings
• Emotional trauma
• Property damage
• Punitive damages, if applicable, and more.

To learn what you may be entitled to based on the specifics of your case, reach out to our Charleston personal injury law firm today. We’d be happy to help.