Experienced Lawyers For Your Motor Vehicle Accident

Accidents happen every day. As we ride bikes or drive around town in cars, trucks make deliveries; at any point, a life-altering motor vehicle accident that requires you to get medical care can happen. If you are an accident victim in need of a personal injury lawyer, Koon Cook & Walters, LLC, can help. Serving clients throughout Columbia and its surrounding communities, we can help you seek fair compensation for the overwhelming medical expense from your injuries and pursue your personal injury claim.

Helping Accident Victims In Columbia And Surrounding South Carolina Communities

A motor vehicle accident claim can arise out of any number of different scenarios. Our accident lawyers help those who have been injured or suffered property damage from the following:

• A car crash or accident
• A motorcycle accident
• A commercial vehicle or truck accident
• A pedestrian or bicycle accident

South Carolina is considered an “at-fault” state when it comes to who is responsible for a car wreck. In other words, in South Carolina, the law states that the person who caused the accident has to pay for the damages caused by their negligent behavior. For example, if reckless driving was involved as part of the cause of the accident, the reckless driver, or more likely, their insurance company, would have to pay for any damages caused by that accident.

Why It Helps To Hire An Attorney For A Car Crash

Even if the property damage was minor, or you don’t think that your injuries were that serious, it still helps to hire an attorney after you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident. A personal injury attorney can help make sure you are not missing any important steps in recovering damages. An accident lawyer will be able to help identify all of the possible sources for recovery. In addition, an attorney will help negotiate with the insurance company to make sure you are getting the financial compensation you deserve. At Koon Cook & Walters, LLC, our car crash lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience. They will be able to assess your situation, negotiate a settlement on your behalf, or take your case all the way through litigation if necessary.

What Steps Should You Take Immediately After A Car Accident?

When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, the first thing you should do is call 911 and ask for assistance. The police can help you obtain the medical attention you need and facilitate the exchange of information with the other driver. You should obtain medical attention promptly, even if you think you are not seriously injured – since even serious injuries will sometimes have delayed symptoms. If possible, take photos of the scene, the vehicles, the road, the traffic conditions and your injuries. Finally, contact an experienced car accident attorney before you speak to the insurance company involved. That’s the best way to protect your interests.

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Accidents In Columbia?

The vast majority of car accidents in Columbia are caused by nothing more than simple human negligence. Commonly, wrecks are related to distracted driving, drunk driving, drugged driving, drowsy driving, speeding, reckless driving, acts of road rage, running red lights and other forms of dangerous behavior.

Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics In South Carolina

In 2022, South Carolina was ranked “third worst in the nation” (tied with Montana) when it comes to bad drivers. According to Car Insurance Comparison, South Carolina also has the worst overall death rate associated with motor vehicle accidents among all the states and is the second worst when it comes to cyclist deaths. It is also the second-worst state for speeding, with 45.85% of all fatal accidents being tied to this particular issue.

In addition, according to the 2022 South Carolina Traffic Collision Fact Book.

• There is one traffic collision every 3.7 minutes.
• Someone is injured in a motor vehicle accident every 15.4 minutes, and one person is killed every 8.6 hours.
• One pedestrian is killed by a motor vehicle every 2.1 days.
• One motorcyclist dies every 2.5 days as a result of collisions.
• One bicyclist is killed every 14.6 days.

This makes it critical for South Carolina residents to understand their rights to fair compensation after a motor vehicle crash.

Call Today For A Free Case Assessment For Your Motor Vehicle Accident

We offer free case assessments and initial consultations. We know that every case is different, and we want to answer any specific questions that you may have. Call us today at 803-991-0685 or send an email using our online form to schedule your initial consultation.