An injury at work is more than a painful inconvenience. On-the-job accidents can cause permanent disabilities and disfigurement. Medical bills can cost a fortune, and some workers cannot return to their lifelong professions. Two thirds of a paycheck makes it difficult to support a single person, let alone a family. Often, an employee is forced to return to work because they need to put food on their table. Even if an employer does the right thing and pays for medical treatment and a portion of the salary, often the employer never offers to compensate injured workers for their permanent disability.
Sadly, these scenarios are far too common. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, more than 92 workers died every week in 2014. If that number sounds low, consider the fact that it adds up to 4,821 job-related fatalities in a single year – and thousands more suffered debilitating injuries.
With over 25 years of legal experience, Paul Hammack provides his clients with a level of trial expertise and strategic insight rarely found in personal injury litigation. Having spent the first eight years of his career working within major insurance defense firms across Georgia and South Carolina, Paul gained an intimate understanding of the “other side’s” playbook. This insurance industry background serves as a unique differentiator for his clients; he knows exactly how insurance carriers evaluate risk and what motivates them to pay top dollar for a claim.
In 2008, Paul founded Hammack Law Firm to move away from the “plaintiff mill” model and focus on building personal relationships with those he represents. As a seasoned litigator, he has tried dozens of first-chair cases to verdict, specializing in high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic injuries and complex truck accidents. His dual-state practice allows him to provide aggressive representation across both South Carolina and Georgia, ensuring victims of negligence receive the maximum financial compensation possible regardless of which side of the state line the accident occurred.
Paul’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his record of significant achievements, including a $10 million tractor-trailer wrongful death settlement and a $3.9 million moped-versus-truck recovery. His credentials and bar admissions in both South Carolina and Georgia underscore his deep roots in the regional legal community. Beyond the courtroom, Paul is a dedicated advocate for his local community, contributing his time and resources to organizations such as the United Way, Red Cross, and Hands On Greenville, all while working to make South Carolina a safer place for everyone.
