A personal injury can happen in an instant—a patch of ice on a walkway, a poorly maintained staircase, or a security failure—but the physical and emotional scars can last for years. In South Carolina, personal injury law is designed to protect those who have been harmed by the “wrongful acts” or “neglect” of others. Whether your injury is physical or the result of a traumatic violation of your safety, you shouldn’t have to bear the financial burden of another person’s carelessness.
At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, we specialize in leveling the playing field. For over 30 years, attorney David L. Hood and his co-counsel legal team have stood up for the “little guy” against corporate landowners, negligent businesses, and insurance companies that want to minimize your suffering. We treat every client with the empathy they deserve while pursuing the maximum compensation possible under the law. We handle the paperwork, the evidence, and the negotiations so you can focus on putting your life back together.
Personal injury is a broad field, but successful litigation requires a deep dive into the specific rules governing the scene of the injury. We provide expert representation for:
South Carolina follows a “Modified Comparative Negligence” system. This means that as long as you are 50% or less at fault for your accident, you can still recover damages. However, your total compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if a jury decides you were 10% responsible for a slip and fall because you were looking at your phone, you would receive 90% of the total award.
Because of this rule, insurance companies will work hard to shift the blame onto you. Our job is to build a wall of evidence—using surveillance footage, witness statements, and safety expert testimony—to protect your claim.
In a personal injury lawsuit, we seek “damages” to make you whole again. These include:
In South Carolina, the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is generally three years from the date of the injury. If you are suing a government entity, that clock is shortened to two years. Once that time expires, you lose your right to sue forever. Additionally, evidence in premises liability cases (like security camera footage) is often erased within days, making it vital to contact an attorney immediately.
With 17 locations located throughout South Carolina, The Law Offices of David L. Hood is never far away. We offer free, confidential consultations and work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Contact The Law Offices of David L. Hood today or reach out online to discuss your case. Let our 30+ years of experience be your “leg up” in the legal system.
