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If you are injured by someone else’s negligence in a car accident, seeking compensation for your covered losses can play a critical role in your recovery, but the legal process can be challenging. Having the trusted legal guidance of an experienced Myrtle Beach car accident lawyer in your corner from the start can make a big difference in the outcome of your claim.
Establishing the Elements of Your Claim
There are several basic elements that must be proven to bring a successful car accident claim in South Carolina, including:
- You were owed a duty of care by the other driver. All motorists accept responsibility for the safety of others on the road when they drive, which covers this element of your claim.
- The at-fault driver did not live up to the responsibility you were owed, which is where negligence – such as distraction, impairment, exhaustion, excess speed, aggression, and failure to follow the rules of the road – comes into play.
- That at-fault driver’s negligence caused the accident in question, and you suffered legal damages as a result.
Working closely with a seasoned car accident attorney will help to ensure that each required component of your claim is clearly established.
Your Legal Damages
You can experience overwhelming losses in the wake of a car accident and can pursue compensation for these losses – or legal damages – in each of the following basic categories:
- Property damage to your car and to the contents of your car
- Medical costs, which may be ongoing in relation to complications, secondary healthcare concerns, or related future medical needs
- Lost income, which may need to reflect losses that relate to your career and earning power
- Physical pain and suffering
Carefully representing your losses in their entirety is key to obtaining just compensation.
Your Car Accident Lawyer’s Important Role
Your focused car accident lawyer will ably take on each of the following primary tasks in their quest to achieve an optimal outcome in your case:
- Helping you navigate the challenging path forward and avoid the mistakes that too often trip claimants up
- Gathering and skillfully compiling the evidence necessary to build a strong claim that the insurance company is hard-pressed to deny
- Knowledgeably negotiating with the insurance company for a settlement that correlates with your losses
- Preparing to take your case to trial in the event that the involved insurance company does not engage in fair negotiation practices
Consult with an Experienced Myrtle Beach Car Accident Attorney Today
The dedicated Myrtle Beach car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of L. Morgan Martin, P.A., have the legal insight and experience to help resolve your case favorably, and we welcome the opportunity to do so. You should not try to take on the insurance company by yourself. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to look for ways to minimize your compensation. For more information about what we can do to help you, please don’t put off reaching out and contacting us online or calling us at 843-248-3177 today.