South Carolina may be the buckle of the NASCAR belt, but apparently not everyone has the same skills as Jimmy Johnson or Kyle Busch. Unfortunately South Carolina’s drivers have consistently ranked in the bottom 5 for careless driving and fatalities. In fact in 2013, South Carolina ranked last in careless driving and pedestrians and cyclists killed per 100,000 people, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Car accidents can cause serious personal injury and even death. If a third party negligently causes a car accident and you are injured as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. If you were hurt in a car wreck (truly injured), consulting an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the collision is essential to making sure your rights are protected.
If you were involved in a South Carolina car accident, an Anderson car accident attorney can offer valuable information about local laws and procedures. Furthermore, you can benefit from expert guidance throughout the legal process.
Avoiding common mistakes can strengthen your claim and keep the insurance company from setting you up for failure, so read on for the top 10 mistakes to avoid after a car accident injury.
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.
