Greenville Car Accident Lawyers

Compensation You Can Seek After a Car Accident

Many times, our clients are experiencing painful injuries, mounting medical bills, and an uncertainty about what to do next. With our team on your side, we will fight to get you fairly compensated for all related past, present, and future damages, such as:

• Emergency treatment costs
• Ambulance costs
• Doctor bills
• Hospital bills
• Specialist visits, such as orthopedists and neurologists
• Rehabilitation costs, such as physical therapy
• Prescription medications
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Travel expenses
• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Punitive damages
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Wrongful death, and more

What you may qualify for is dependent on the specifics of your case. We’re here to listen to you and help you understand your options. To learn more about what you may qualify for, reach out to our team today at (803) 888-2200.

The Accident Resulted in Wrongful Death: What Can I Do?

If a car accident resulted in loss of life, we are so sorry. Our team is here to represent you with the care, confidence, and compassion you deserve.

In wrongful death cases, we help families and loved ones find closure and justice by proving negligence, optimizing your claim, handling the legal process, and working to get you the outcome you want.

Our team is here to listen to you, understand your goals for the case, and fight to get you the best outcome possible so you can focus your time and energy towards healing. To speak with our team, simply call (803) 888-2200. We are available for you via phone 24/7.

The Statute of Limitations For Car Accident Claims in Greenville

After a car accident in Greenville, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. However, it’s important to note that there are some exceptions to this rule that can reduce the amount of time you have to file by an entire year.

It’s also important to remember that there are benefits to acting fast after a car accident. It will allow you and your legal time enough time to:

• Gather and preserve time-sensitive data such as security footage and witness statements
• Record and organize all damages and expenses
• Optimize your claim
• Negotiate with insurance companies
• Prepare your case for trial, and more

Don’t miss the deadline for filing a claim – reach out to our team today.

Greenville Car Accident Statistics

According to the most recent available data from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), Greenville County had the highest number of total traffic collisions, with 16,640 collisions in a single year. 

In that same year, Greenville County also tied for the county with the most fatal traffic collisions, with 71 fatalities. Devastatingly, 35 of the 71 fatalities involved an impaired driver with a BAC of .08+

In 2023, Greenville had the highest number of non-fatal collisions involving DUI, with 528 collisions. The closest county to Greenville was Horry County with 474.

Finally, Greenville County was the county with the second highest number of total injury collisions, with 3,551 accidents resulting in injury in one year alone.

Greenville Car Accident Case Types We Handle

Our law firm has the experience and resources needed to represent clients across car accident case types. We commonly handle motor vehicle accident cases including:

• Truck Accidents
• Commercial Vehicle Accidents
• Head-On Collisions
• Rear-End Collisions
• Distracted Driving Accidents
• Rollover Accidents
• T-Bone Accidents
• Pileup Accidents
• Intersection Accidents
• Fatal Car Accidents, and more.

In addition, our law firm commonly represents clients who have been hit by drunk or intoxicated drivers, a huge problem on Greenville roads. We fight to get DUI accident clients the justice and results they deserve through personal injury claims, dram shop liability cases, and punitive damages.

If you were hurt or a loved one lost their life in an unexpected car accident, we’re here to help you understand your rights and options.

Speak With a Greenville Car Accident Lawyer Today

With millions in compensation recovered for clients statewide and hundreds of 5-star reviews, we’re here to handle the legal battle for you. Our team will fight to get you the best outcome possible for your case and future, while keeping you updated every step of the way, so you can focus on healing and returning to normal.

For a free case evaluation directly with an award-winning Greenville car accident lawyer, simply call our office at (803) 888-2200, start a website chat, or complete our online form and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.

Attorney Referrals

At Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC we’re proud of the fact that many of our clients come from friend, family, and attorney referrals. Whether you’re looking to refer a client to our firm or establish a co-counsel agreement, we bring our client-focused and results-driven approach to every case. To get in touch with our reputable team of qualified attorneys, simply email info@ctlawsc.com or call our office at (803) 888-2200.