A trip to a South Carolina emergency room could cost you around $1,758. That is the average cost, making South Carolina number 18 on the list of most expensive ERs in the country, according to CBS News. Many of those visits stem from injuries sustained in preventable accidents.

Not all injuries are the result of personal error. While you might twist an ankle jogging or burn your hand while cooking, other incidents—like a distracted driver running a red light or a careless store manager failing to clean up a spill—are due to someone else’s negligence. If you’ve been hurt and believe another party is to blame, a Lexington, SC personal injury lawyer can help.

Understanding Personal Injury Law and Negligence

Personal injury law falls under the broader category of tort law, which governs civil wrongs that cause harm. Most personal injury cases arise from negligence—a failure to act with the care that a reasonable person would use in a similar situation.

To successfully file a personal injury claim in South Carolina, you and your attorney will need to prove:

• The defendant owed you a duty of care.
• That duty of care was breached.
• The breach caused your injuries.
• You suffered damages as a result.

This legal framework helps hold wrongdoers accountable while offering victims the financial support they need to recover.

Common Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Lexington

At The Solomon Law Group, LLC, we’ve successfully represented injury victims throughout South Carolina in a wide variety of accident cases, including:

• Car Accidents: Crashes occur statewide every 3.7 minutes, often caused by drivers who are speeding, impaired, distracted, or otherwise reckless. Our firm helps victims seek damages for medical bills, vehicle repairs, and more.
• Truck Accidents: Commercial vehicle collisions are particularly dangerous. Fault may lie with the driver, their employer, a loading crew, or even the truck manufacturer. We will investigate to identify all responsible parties.
• Nursing Home Abuse: If your loved one is being mistreated in a care facility—whether physically, emotionally, or financially—we can help hold the responsible parties accountable and ensure your family member’s safety.
• Slip and Fall Injuries: Falls caused by slick surfaces, poor lighting, or unsafe conditions often fall under premises liability law. We’ll help you establish the property owner’s negligence.
• Wrongful Death: If you’ve lost a loved one because of someone else’s carelessness, we can help your family file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional suffering.

Don’t see your situation listed above? Reach out to our office. If negligence played a role in your injury, we can help you understand your rights and legal options.

How Much Is a Personal Injury Claim Worth?

Each case is unique. Compensation depends on the extent of your injuries, the impact on your life, and whether you’re expected to recover fully. Damages we commonly seek on behalf of clients include:

• Emergency room and ongoing medical treatment costs
• Lost wages and reduced earning potential
• Property damage (especially in car accident cases)
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of companionship (in wrongful death cases)

Calculating noneconomic damages like emotional trauma or a reduced quality of life requires experience and careful legal analysis. Our Lexington personal injury attorneys have the skill and resources to evaluate your claim thoroughly and pursue full compensation.