Practice Area
Personal Injury
When an Injury Changes Your Life
An injury can affect more than your physical health. Medical appointments, time away from work, and unexpected expenses can create challenges for you and your family. South Carolina law allows individuals to pursue compensation for certain injuries caused by another party’s negligence. Whether a claim involves a motor vehicle collision, a fall, or another accident, the circumstances and evidence are important.
At Kinsey Law Firm, we represent individuals pursuing personal injury claims throughout South Carolina.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in South Carolina
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in SC
Personal injury claims can arise from a wide range of accidents and circumstances. The nature of the incident, the injuries involved, and the parties who may be responsible all factor into a claim. Kinsey Law Firm handles personal injury matters involving:
Car Accidents
A car accident can leave you facing medical bills, missed time at work, and questions about who is responsible for your injuries. Collisions may involve distracted driving, rear-end crashes, or serious intersection accidents throughout Anderson, Greenville, and the Upstate.
Chase Kinsey takes the time to understand how the collision occurred and how your injuries have affected your life. He can explain your options for pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other losses supported by your claim.
Truck Accidents
Collisions involving commercial trucks and tractor-trailers can result in serious injuries and complicated insurance claims. Depending on the circumstances, more than one party may bear responsibility for a truck accident.
Kinsey Law Firm examines the circumstances of the collision and the potential sources of liability to help injured individuals understand their legal options. The focus remains on the facts of the accident, the resulting injuries, and the losses involved.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can leave riders dealing with significant injuries, unexpected expenses, and uncertainty about what comes next. These claims may involve negligent drivers, unsafe roadway conditions, or other circumstances that contributed to the collision.
Chase Kinsey works to understand the circumstances of the accident and the full impact of the injuries involved. He can discuss the potential claims and compensation that may be available based on the facts of your case.
Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
When a pedestrian or cyclist is struck by a vehicle, the resulting injuries can affect nearly every part of daily life. Medical treatment, time away from work, and ongoing recovery can create challenges for individuals and their families.
Kinsey Law Firm handles pedestrian and bicycle accident claims throughout Anderson and the surrounding Upstate communities. Understanding how the accident occurred, who may be responsible, and the losses you’ve experienced is an important part of evaluating your claim.
Slip & Fall Injuries
A slip and fall can result in injuries that affect your ability to work, carry out daily activities, and maintain your usual routine. Under South Carolina law, property owners and occupiers may have responsibilities regarding unsafe conditions on their premises.
If you’ve been injured at a business, apartment complex, or another property, Chase Kinsey can review the circumstances of the incident and explain whether you may have a premises liability claim. The condition that caused the fall, the property’s maintenance, and the surrounding circumstances may all be relevant.
Premises Liability Claims
Not every injury on someone else’s property involves a slip or fall. Premises liability claims may involve unsafe property conditions, inadequate security, or other circumstances in which a property owner’s negligence allegedly contributed to an injury.
Kinsey Law Firm considers the circumstances of the incident, the responsibilities of the property owner or occupier, and the available evidence when evaluating these claims. The nature of the injury and its effect on your life are also important considerations.
Wrongful Death Claims
Losing a family member because of another party’s negligence can leave your family facing difficult questions about the future and your legal options.
South Carolina law allows certain eligible family members to pursue wrongful death claims when a person’s death results from another party’s wrongful act, neglect, or default. These claims may arise from fatal car accidents, other serious accidents, and acts of negligence.
Chase Kinsey works with families to explain the legal process, discuss the requirements for bringing a claim, and help them understand the options available under South Carolina law.
Start With a Conversation
An injury can leave you with questions about your recovery, your expenses, and what comes next. Tell us about your situation, and we’ll take the time to listen, answer your questions, and discuss the next steps.
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FAQ
South Carolina
Personal Injury FAQs
*This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws and court procedures may change. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.
South Carolina generally establishes a three-year statute of limitations for personal injury actions involving injuries to a person. The applicable deadline can depend on the type of claim, when the claim accrued, and whether a different statutory provision applies.
Certain claims, including claims involving government entities or medical malpractice, may be subject to different requirements or deadlines.
The relevant statutes include South Carolina Code § 15-3-530 and related provisions.
South Carolina applies comparative negligence principles in personal injury cases. This means a person’s own negligence may be considered when determining responsibility and the amount of damages that may be recovered.
Under South Carolina’s modified comparative negligence rule, a plaintiff generally cannot recover damages if their own negligence is greater than the negligence of the defendant or defendants responsible for the injury.
The applicable rules are addressed in South Carolina Code § 15-38-15 .
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, personal injury damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other losses associated with an injury.
The types of damages available and the amount that may be recovered depend on the facts of the case, the evidence, and the applicable legal standards.
South Carolina’s civil remedies laws address damages and liability in personal injury actions. See the South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 15 .
South Carolina’s wrongful death statute provides for an action when a person’s death is caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of another.
The action is brought by the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate for the benefit of the statutory beneficiaries, which generally include the spouse and children, or other relatives as specified by law.
The requirements are set out in South Carolina Code § 15-51-10 and related provisions .
Premises liability refers to legal claims involving injuries allegedly caused by unsafe conditions on property. These claims may involve questions about the property owner’s or occupier’s responsibilities, the injured person’s legal status on the property, and whether the condition and resulting injury were reasonably foreseeable.
South Carolina premises liability claims are generally evaluated under applicable negligence principles and relevant case law.
For general statutory information concerning civil liability, see the South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 15 .
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws and procedures may change. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.