South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers

Record-setting accident and injury lawyers serving South Carolina and beyond

Catastrophic injuries. Motor vehicle wrecks. Medical malpractice injuries. Product liability injuries. Tractor-trailer collisions. Injuries due to the neglect of others can change the course of your or a loved one’s life forever. Our experienced team of South Carolina personal injury lawyers is on-call to fight on your behalf—and secure real results. Because when an innocent victim is injured, the party that caused that injury needs to take responsibility and do right by the person they harmed.

At Yarborough Applegate, our attorneys are here for you. Protecting your interests, fighting to obtain justice, and working to recover compensation that covers medical treatment, lost wages, and more.

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We've won more than $154 Million for people impacted by:
Trucking Accidents Drunk Drivers Workplace Injury Construction Accidents Defective Products Medical Injuries
Your life—and your injuries—matter. Find help here.
Common Causes of Personal Injury Accidents
  • Car accident
  • 18 wheeler accident
  • Truck accident
  • Motorcycle accident
  • Pedestrian accident
  • Commercial accident
  • Amazon delivery wrecks
  • Dog bites
  • Medical malpractice
  • Workplace injury
How can a personal injury attorney help me?

In an instant, an accident can change a life forever. Whether you were injured on the job, on the road, or somewhere else, if your injury was due to someone’s recklessness or negligence, you deserve compensation for your medical expenses, loss of wages, and human losses like physical and mental impairment and lifelong pain. It’s a difficult road to navigate alone—and that is why we are here.

Our personal injury attorneys promise every client comprehensive case evaluation, and understand how critical evidence gathering is to building a strong claim. We put in the work to find all symptoms and analyze what the future looks like for our client, calculating full damages before negotiating on your behalf. If needed, we’ll fight for you in court. These are serious cases with serious injuries, and our personal injury lawyers don’t stop until our clients secure the justice they deserve.

What Are Personal Injury Attorneys Trying to Prove?

It is our job as personal injury lawyers to stand up for innocent victims and hold those who caused that injury accountable. As we fight for you, we will wade through the complexities of the legal system and put in the work to win your case.

Here are some of the legal terms you may hear us use as we discuss your case:

Liability:Legal responsibility for accident or injury sustained

Joint Liability: When each of the multiple defendants shares full responsibility

Several Liability: When each of the multiple defendants is responsible only for their specific percentage of the burden.

Damages:The actual injury or loss caused to a person or property, this also describes the remedy an attorney will request the court award to compensate for the victim’s injuries

Special Damages:Also called consequential damages, these are quantifiable amounts of money owed for rectifying the personal injury (such as medical bills, repairs, and replacement of property, payment covering loss or lost income)

General Damages:Losses that are harder to quantify such as pain and suffering or future earnings

Punitive Damages:Damages intended to punish a defendant for particularly inexcusable conduct

What Else You Need to Know About Personal Injury Cases

If you have experienced a catastrophic injury event, we know you have questions: Do I have a personal injury case? How long will my lawsuit take? What can I expect along the way? Our team at Yarborough Applegate is here to help you navigate the aftermath and recover compensation for damages and injuries.

Detailed answers to these and other questions about personal injury lawsuits can be found on this page.

What is personal injury law?

What types of cases fall under personal injury law?

How do I know if I have a personal injury claim?

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

What damages can I recover in a personal injury case?

Do I need a lawyer for a personal injury claim?

How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?

What is the process for filing a personal injury lawsuit?

What factors affect the value of a personal injury claim?

Settlement
$8.25 Million

Toxic Tort: Chemical Inhalation Injury

Settlement achieved at mediation for our client who inhaled toxic fumes from a chemical negligently spilled by a large company. The fumes caused him to be hospitalized on numerous occasions and suffer permanent and debilitating injuries to his lungs.

Settlement
$7 Million

Premises Liability and TBI

This confidential pre-suit settlement was reached on behalf of a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a fall at a premise due to faulty construction.

Settlement
$6 Million

Settlement for Injured Railroad Worker

After a railroad carman suffered on-the-job injuries including multiple orthopedic and nerve injuries, ocular trauma, and a concussion we secured this pre-suit settlement.

Settlement
$3.75 Million

Tractor Trailer and Distracted Driving

A tractor trailer truck struck a couple's vehicle as they slowed to turn into their driveway. The truck driver was talking on his phone at the time of the crash.

Settlement
$3.5 Million

Premises Liability Settlement

A 14-year-old was seriously injured by a shattered glass shower door at a South Carolina Marriott hotel.

Verdict
$3 Million

Vehicle Injury at Power Plant Verdict

Following a week-long trial, a jury unanimously decided in favor of our client, awarding him $3 million for serious injuries he suffered after a car crushed his foot.

We Thrive On The Fight

Personal injury litigation draws out the biggest insurance companies and most powerful defense firms, sometimes with trial teams dozens of attorneys deep. Add in the daily judicial system challenges that injured parties face when trying to obtain a recovery—denials, delays, and other roadblocks—and it can feel like the cards are stacked against victims every step of the way.

But at Yarborough Applegate, our strength is not measured merely in the size of our team, but in our unmatched passion, preparation, drive, and determination. With decades of combined experience, we are unwavering advocates for those whose world has been turned upside down by a death or catastrophic injury. We dig deep and leave no stone unturned in our relentless pursuit of justice. We never back down.

Because winning the best results is how we
can deliver the best future for our clients.

Getting Started is Easy

Our team of experienced Charleston personal injury lawyers will help you understand your legal rights and guide you through the legal process so you can focus on your recovery. Every personal injury case is unique, and every client we serve can expect a personalized approach.

Here's what you can expect as you get started:

1
Contact Our Team

We offer a free case review. During the review, one of our caring, committed attorneys will listen to the details of your incident and determine if you have a case.

2
We get to work

If you have a case, we promise to work hard for you. We will conduct a thorough investigation into the facts surrounding your injury, leaving no stone unturned.

3
We’re by your side

As we move through the legal process, we will be a true advocate for you every step of the way: answering your questions, providing legal advice, and protecting your legal rights.

Hear From Our Clients
Douglas fought hard for me every step of the way. He turned down several low-ball offers and pushed my case right up to a trial. Douglas and his team turned a horrible experience and injury that I suffered into a positive result. I can’t say enough good things. Helene S.
With David and his team, it never felt like business, it felt like family. Anytime I called, they had the answer. They put us in touch with doctors to ensure we were receiving the best care. David told us, ‘We’re here for you. We’re going to fight for you, and we’re going to win for you.’ They were and are here for us. Kerry Hernandez
Types of Injury Cases We Handle

Yarborough Applegate is committed to securing justice no matter the industry, no matter the injury. We have a proven success record across many areas of law.

  • Wrongful death claims
  • Workplace injuries
  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Uber and Lyft accidents
  • Amazon delivery accidents
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Electrocution injuries
  • Drunk driving wrecks
  • Medical malpractice
  • Nursing home abuse
  • Defective drugs and defective medical devices
  • Product liability cases
  • Dog bite injuries
  • Slip and fall injuries
Common Questions about Personal Injury Cases
  • What is personal injury law?

    Personal injury law is a legal area that enables individuals to seek compensation for injuries or damages caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of others. This field encompasses a wide range of incidents, including car crashes and tractor-trailer crashes; slips, trips, and falls; electrocutions, workplace injury, medical malpractice, and much more. Any time there is a physical injury caused by the fault of another person, company, or entity, you may have a personal injury case.

  • What types of cases fall under personal injury law?

    Car crashes and tractor-trailer crashes; slips, trips, and falls; electrocutions, workplace injury, medical malpractice, and much more. Read more about the various types of personal injury cases practice areas.

  • How do I know if I have a personal injury claim?

    To determine if you have a personal injury claim, consider the following key factors:

    • Injury / Harm: You must have suffered an injury or damage, whether physical, emotional, or financial (or a combination of these). This includes medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
    • Negligence: There must be evidence that another party acted negligently or irresponsibly.  
    • Causation: You need to establish a direct link between the negligent action and your injury. This means proving that the other party’s behavior directly caused your harm.
    • Duty of Care: The responsible party had a legal obligation to act in a way that prevents harm. For example, drivers must adhere to traffic laws, and property owners must maintain safe environments.
    • Timeliness: Personal injury claims are subject to statutes of limitations, which vary by state. 

    Most importantly, a personal injury attorney can help assess your case and guide you through the claims process. Our team at Yarborough Applegate is here to discuss the specifics of your situation and determine the best path forward. Contact us—the call is always free.

  • How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

    The answer to this question depends on the type of potential case and who the potential defendant(s) are. Every injury case is subject to what is called a Statute of Limitations, which sets a deadline for when you have to file a lawsuit. For most injury cases in South Carolina, this period is 2-3 years. However, there are important exceptions and you need to be careful not to let the Statute of Limitations pass. Call us today to discuss your potential case and the deadlines that may apply.

  • What damages can I recover in a personal injury case?

    There are two main categories of damages available in a personal injury case: economic damages and noneconomic damages. Economic damages include medical bills, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, and out-of-pocket expenses. Noneconomic damages are those arising from pain and suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment and disfigurement, mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of society and companionship, injury to reputation, humiliation, and more. In a wrongful death case, the beneficiaries may be entitled to recover for any pre-death pain, suffering, and mental anguish on behalf of the deceased, as well as for the beneficiaries’ own noneconomic damages.

  • Do I need a lawyer for a personal injury claim?

    Insurance companies exist for the sole purpose of making a profit. The only way they do that is by taking in your monthly premiums and then when it comes time to pay a claim, offering as little as they can get away with. Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney levels the playing field.

  • How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?

    We charge nothing up front, and only get paid if we win your case. This is called a “contingency fee” arrangement—our firm’s fee is contingent upon a successful resolution of your case.

  • What is the process for filing a personal injury lawsuit?

    Call us to speak with an attorney today. We will promptly let you know if we think you have a case. If it’s something we can help you with, we will hit the ground running right away. If not, we will be candid with you or refer you to another lawyer who might be better suited to assist you. The more documentation you have about your claim, the better. Photographs, videos, incident reports, eyewitnesses who will support you—all these things are important and can make a difference in your case.

  • What factors affect the value of a personal injury claim?

    A case’s value depends on a number of factors, most importantly the extent and severity of your injuries, the level of negligent or reckless conduct of the responsible party, the available insurance coverage of the defendant(s), and, ultimately, the likelihood of success at trial. Contact us to discuss your potential case.

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