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How much does it cost to hire a pedestrian accident lawyer?

Joye Law Firm offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee basis. This means you only pay legal fees if we recover compensation for you.

What damages can I recover in a pedestrian accident claim?

You may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses. An attorney can help you calculate the full value of your claim.

Can I still seek compensation if I was partially at fault for the accident?

Yes. South Carolina follows a comparative negligence rule, which allows you to recover compensation as long as you are not more than 50% responsible for the accident. Your compensation may be reduced based on your percentage of fault. Due to anti-pedestrian bias, victims are often wrongly found at fault for accidents. An attorney can help prove you were less than 50% responsible, which increases your access to compensation.

How long do I have to file a claim after a pedestrian accident?

South Carolina law generally gives you three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. Missing this deadline may prevent you from recovering compensation.

What should I do if a loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident?

If you lost a family member because of a pedestrian accident, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim. This type of legal action can help you recover compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and other damages caused by the accident.

When you have been hurt by an accident or injury, you will be confronted by many issues. Joye Law firm has provided the following answers to the most common questions that our clients ask in hopes that they will get you started on the right path to recovery.

Every case is different. Each one has its own unique issues and concerns. To discuss your case in more depth, call us today at (888) 324-3100 or use our online form. We provide free case reviews. We want to get to know you, and we want you to learn more about us. We treat every client with the utmost care, respect and compassion.

Since 1968, our South Carolina accident and injury attorneys at Joye Law Firm have been dedicated to making sure our clients are fairly and fully compensated for their losses. We know our clients are facing tremendous physical, emotional and financial strain. We want to help them to get their lives back. We want to help you, too by calling us at the Joye Law Firm.

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