Spartanburg Car Accident Lawyer

Serving Spartanburg Residents Seeking Financial Compensation For Their Car Accidents

There really isn’t such a thing as a “low-impact” car accident. Even when you suffer minor injuries or property damage, you pretty much know your week is going to be spent dealing with the fallout. When you do suffer from injuries, they can often be life-changing, sometimes for a few months, sometimes for the rest of your life.

If you suffered injuries in a Spartanburg County collision, you may be able to hold the at-fault motorist responsible and recover compensation. A Spartanburg car accident lawyer from Hammack Law Firm is here to help. We navigate these claims and demand an appropriate settlement for our clients. With our legal guidance, you can rest assured knowing that we will fight for maximum compensation.

At Hammack Law Firm, we understand how overwhelming this all feels. That’s why we lead with empathy, taking the time to truly listen to your story and handle the legal complexities so you can focus on healing. You’re not just a case to us—you’re a person who deserves support, compassion, and a team that’s ready to fight for your peace of mind.

We provide free initial case consultations to learn more about prospective clients. Our team will review your rights, options, and next steps with you today at no cost. We represent clients hurt in these crashes based on contingency, so you will not need to pay anything upfront, either. Call our firm at 864-766-7108 today.

What Should You Do After a Car Accident?

Most people know what to do after a car accident, but they may be unaware that their words and actions immediately after the accident can impact a future car accident claim. Follow these steps to not only ensure your own safety but also to ensure a strong case in the future.

Check Yourself and Your Passengers

If you are injured or you have passengers who are injured, immediately call 911 and ask for medical attention. If your injuries are minor or they don’t need express medical attention, you can call 911 or the non-emergency dispatch phone number to ask for a police officer to come to your location.

IMPORTANT: In South Carolina, any accident that results in injuries or death requires you to call 911 to report it. Call 911 even if you think someone else already has.

Exchange Information

Attempt to get the contact information and first and last names of all parties involved in the accident. Take a picture of their insurance card and their vehicle’s license plate.

When the police arrive, answer their questions and give them the information they ask for. Do not offer them more information than they ask for.

IMPORTANT: It is okay to check on the other drivers, but do not take responsibility for the accident while speaking with them or the police. Do not attempt to deal with combative drivers. If any party involved in the accident refuses to supply their information, tell the police when they arrive.

Speak With Potential Witnesses

Ask people who witnessed the scene if they would be able to offer a statement regarding the accident. Witnesses provide a valuable, unbiased retelling of how the accident occurred. Get their contact information if they are willing to give it.

Gather Evidence

Recording evidence now makes future claims easier and more lucrative. Using your phone’s camera, be sure to capture photos or videos of the following:

Your injuries
Your passenger’s injuries, if applicable
Damage to your vehicle
Damage to the other parties’ vehicles
The accident scene, including traffic lights, signs, skid marks on the pavement, weather conditions, debris, or anything you think will help a car accident lawyer build a narrative
Surrounding businesses whose security cameras may have captured the accident on video

Seek Medical Attention Immediately

If you aren’t taken to the hospital by ambulance, you should immediately seek medical attention. Either visit the emergency room or schedule an immediate appointment with your personal physician. It is important to seek medical attention immediately, even if you don’t feel like you incurred a serious injury. Injuries like soft tissue injuries may not show symptoms for a while.

IMPORTANT: Seeking medical attention is also invaluable to a future car accident claim. It shows you were concerned with your health, creates documentation, and reveals the extent of your injuries.

Call an Attorney

Call 864-766-7108 to schedule a free consultation with Hammack Law Firm. You may think you need to call your insurance company first, but speaking with an experienced attorney can help you avoid potential legal pitfalls.

Submit an Insurance Claim

Now you can call your insurance company and report your car accident. Answer their questions honestly, but don’t offer more information than they request.

The other party’s insurance company may try to call you and ask you to give an official statement. If so, decline and direct them to your car accident lawyer.

IMPORTANT: Do not admit fault for your accident. Do not agree to give a recorded statement to your insurance company or the other party’s insurance company. At no time during this process should you ever claim partial or total responsibility for the accident, even if you believe you are at fault.

Document Everything

A solid car accident claim rests on the shoulders of great documentation. Make sure you are saving all documentation, medical bills, repair bills, invoices, and anything else related to your accident-related expenses. Keep track of communication with insurance companies.

Track your doctor’s treatment plan and record your recovery. Sometimes, keeping a “pain journal,” where you track your pain and its effects on your life, can be valuable evidence.

What Does Claim Compensation Cover?

Our team works hard on Spartanburg car accident cases with two primary goals in mind:

To hold the at-fault driver responsible for their negligent actions
To recover compensation based on your injuries, losses, and expenses

Part of building your case against the other motorist or liable party includes gathering proof of your damages. This includes economic and non-economic damages. Common examples include:

Medical evaluation, emergency room visits, ambulance fees, and treatment
Ongoing future treatment for significant injuries
Other injury-related costs, such as modifying your home to accommodate your injuries
Lost wages from missing work while recovering
Reduced earning capacity because you must go part-time or find a new job due to your injuries
Vehicle repair or replacement
Repairing or replacing personal property
Rental car fees
Rideshare fees
Miscellaneous related costs
Pain and suffering
Other intangible losses

If your family member died from their car accident injuries, S.C. Ann. § 15-51-10 may allow you to recover additional compensation. We manage these wrongful death actions for our clients. Only the decedent’s personal representative can file, but the immediate family benefits by recovering an award that could help them cover:

Medical bills for their end-of-life care
Funeral and burial costs
Loss of income and benefits
Loss of services handled by the decedent
Non-economic losses suffered by surviving family members, such as loss of companionship, depression, and anxiety

Most car accident victims aren’t aware of the damages they can seek. They assume that just their property damage and medical bills will be covered by a settlement. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Understanding what legal recourse you can seek is one of the services offered by a car accident lawyer.

How Does Hammack Law Firm Help Spartanburg Car Accident Victims?

The Hammack Law Firm has car crash attorneys practicing in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and serving the entire state of South Carolina. Our team understands the unique challenges victims and their families face after a collision. Victims and their families may:

Struggle to pay medical bills
Miss time at work because of their injuries
Lose their job due to missed work or permanent disabilities
Face immense challenges and lifestyle changes
Lose important people in their lives who are impacted by the new lifestyle some injuries force

South Carolina law offers important protections to collision victims. Paul Hammack of Hammack Law Firm is a car accident lawyer in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He and his team will:

Review your case’s facts
Help you understand and protect your rights
Investigate your collision case
Deal with aggressive insurance companies
Help you seek the compensation you are due based on the facts of your accident

Drivers have a responsibility to drive cautiously and follow the law. When they fail to do so, they can seriously endanger others on the road. We can help you file an auto liability claim, an underinsured motorist (UIM) claim, or a personal injury lawsuit if this happens to you. Hammack Law Firm offers clients the care and compassion they need as they navigate these challenges.

Our Client Bill of Rights offers a 30-day unconditional satisfaction guarantee with absolutely no costs and no fees. In addition to car accidents, we handle other types of traffic collision cases. This includes:

Truck accidents
Motorcycle crashes
Pedestrian accidents
Bicycle collisions
Uninsured or hit-and-run motorist claims
Underinsured motorist (UIM) claims
Drunk driving accidents

What is Your Spartanburg Car Accident Case’s Value?

An essential part of your case will be when we determine the fair settlement range based on the damages you experienced and the strength of your evidence. We will consider various factors when estimating your claim’s value, including the following:

The other driver’s negligence
The kind of insurance available
The severity of your injuries
Other case facts

These factors will largely determine how much your claim may be worth. It can be challenging to estimate your claim’s value on your own. For instance, we often use complex formulas to assess pain and suffering damages. We have worked with many car accident victims and helped them receive the fair compensation they deserve. This gives us the insight and experience to figure out a fair settlement value for your case.

Other considerations our team must think about when estimating a claim’s value include:

Comparative Negligence

In South Carolina, you cannot sue if you are more to blame for an accident than the other parties involved. Any shared fault will also reduce your financial recovery.

For example, if you were 10% responsible and your damages were $100,000, you would only be able to collect $90,000. If there are allegations of shared fault in your case, we will work to minimize or eliminate their impact and build a strong case to show that you are not to blame.

Economic Costs and Losses

While determining the value of medical expenses and lost wages may seem straightforward, this is not always true. Some individuals only consider the medical costs they have already incurred, unaware that their injuries may require long-term treatment and care.

At the same time, negligent parties are responsible for covering your past lost wages and your future lost income. This is especially true if your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job.

Economic damages are considered objective damages. They can usually be proven using proper documentation and the forethought that only experience can provide.

Non-Economic Damages

Pain and suffering damages are based on intangible losses, making them especially difficult to value. Non-economic damages may seem like the most “subjective” aspect of your personal injury claim, but these figures matter. They could easily double or even triple your claim’s value.

Individuals who suffer serious injuries in an accident may not be able to enjoy hobbies they once did. They also may not be able to participate in everyday activities with their family, and they may have to navigate a range of lifestyle changes. Many car accident victims suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, and some even refuse to drive after a particularly brutal accident. Pain and suffering damages compensate them for these troubles and more.

This is why experience matters. Non-economic damages require thorough investigation, strong evidence, and the testimony of expert witnesses and medical professionals.

How Do You Navigate the Process of Recovering Compensation?

Most car accident claims are settled with an insurance agreement. However, insurance adjusters will often offer victims and their families a lower settlement than they require for their recovery and pressure them to settle. When individuals do not understand their claim’s full value, they may forfeit important compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. Once you accept a settlement offer from the insurance company, you lose the ability to pursue further damages. That means that if you suffer long-term issues as a result of your injuries, you won’t be able to receive compensation to accommodate them.

When Hammack Law Firm manages your claim, we will fight for a fair and just settlement based on the value of your case. If they do not pay it, we will sue the at-fault driver and go to trial. We are not afraid of litigation and you can count on us being by your side throughout the entire legal process.

Generally, S.C. Ann. § 15-3-530 gives us up to three years to sue a negligent motorist in a car accident case in Spartanburg. Exceptions exist that could alter this timeline, though. Plus, we understand you need money to pay your bills and help you cover lost wages as soon as possible. We can go to work on your case when you hire us to represent you.

Should You Schedule a Free Consultation?

You have so much more to lose than you might think after a car accident. Insurance companies try to settle these claims quickly, without court intervention. They have a playbook of tactics they will use to pressure you into an unfair settlement. We won’t let that happen while you are our client.

You can discuss your legal options with our team during a free case consultation. We will review the facts of your crash and counsel you on how to seek compensation for your damages.

Call 864-766-7108 now to speak to a Hammack Law Firm team member in Spartanburg. This is the first step to restoring your life.

We put the personal back in “personal injury.”