A serious car crash can disrupt your health, finances, and daily life without warning. One careless driver can leave you dealing with hospital visits, missed work, vehicle damage, and uncertainty about what comes next. If another person caused the collision, South Carolina law may allow you to seek compensation for your losses. Our South Carolina car accident lawyers at Whetstone Perkins & Fulda represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and families throughout the state after preventable motor vehicle wrecks.
Every day, Negligence Causes Major Collisions
Many crashes are not true accidents. They happen because someone ignored traffic laws or failed to drive responsibly. Determining exactly how the wreck occurred is a key part of building a strong claim.
Common causes of South Carolina car accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Texting behind the wheel
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Drunk or drug-impaired driving
- Running red lights
- Unsafe left turns
- Failure to yield
- Drowsy driving
- Aggressive lane changes
Our legal team investigates whether one or multiple drivers share responsibility.
Columbia and South Carolina Roads With Heavy Crash Risk
Certain highways and city corridors experience frequent collisions due to high traffic volumes, congestion, or road design. Local knowledge can matter when evaluating a crash scene.
Dangerous areas often include:
- I-26 between Columbia and Charleston
- I-20 near Richland and Lexington Counties
- I-77 through Columbia and toward Charlotte
- I-85 through Greenville and Spartanburg
- I-95 freight and tourist traffic corridors
- US-17 coastal routes
- Two Notch Road, Broad River Road, and Harbison Boulevard in the Midlands
- Busy tourism zones near Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head
Construction zones, sudden slowdowns, and poor weather can add to the risk.
Injuries Commonly Linked to Vehicle Crashes
Even a moderate-speed impact can cause lasting injuries. Some symptoms also appear days later after adrenaline fades.
Common injuries include:
- Whiplash
- Concussions and traumatic brain injury
- Back injuries
- Herniated discs
- Broken bones
- Knee and shoulder injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Facial injuries
- Permanent disability
Prompt medical evaluation is important for both health and documentation.
What a South Carolina Car Crash Can Cost You
A car accident claim can include more than repair costs. The law may allow recovery for the full impact of the collision.
Potential compensation may include:
- Emergency treatment
- Hospital bills
- Physical therapy
- Prescription costs
- Future treatment
- Lost income
- Reduced future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Wrongful death damages in fatal cases
Each case depends on the seriousness of the injury, available insurance, and the strength of the evidence.
Filing Deadlines Should Not Be Ignored
South Carolina injury claims, including those arising from car accidents, are generally governed by the three-year limitations period in S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530, though exceptions can apply in some circumstances. Injury claims against governmental entities are governed by shorter deadlines – two years or less. As such, delays can harm a case even before the deadline passes because witnesses move, footage is erased, and memories fade.
Get Guidance At Whetstone Perkins & Fulda After a South Carolina Crash
After an auto wreck, you should not have to face insurers and legal issues alone while trying to recover. Our team of auto collision lawyers helps injured people across South Carolina pursue fair compensation and clear answers after serious collisions.
Call Whetstone Perkins & Fulda today at 803-799-9400 or contact us online to discuss your car accident case.
