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Columbia Personal Injury Lawyer > Blog > General > Why You Should Hire an Injury Lawyer if You’ve Been Hurt Due to Someone Else’s Negligence

Why You Should Hire an Injury Lawyer if You’ve Been Hurt Due to Someone Else’s Negligence

In Orangeburg, you simply can’t protect yourself against every possible threat to your safety.  There are dozens and dozens of ways you could get hurt from being in a car accident, to falling down a flight of stairs, being bitten by a dog, or having an unsafe product malfunction.Sometimes, nobody is at fault because injuries can happen for no good reason. At other times though, another person may have been careless or reckless, leading directly to cuts, scrapes, broken bones, burns, head or back injuries, or any number of possible injuries.  When this happens, you have every right to be compensated for your pain and suffering, coverage for medical bills, and if you lose time at work, any lost wages.Personal injury cases can be complicated and if you make a mistake, you could cost yourself dearly at a time when you need compensation the most.  That’s why it is extremely important to hire a personal injury attorney for your case.

Finding an Injury Attorney to Handle Your Case

There are several skilled injury attorneys in Orangeburg or in nearby communities, but you must be smart when hiring an attorney. You’ll be working closely with this attorney, perhaps for many months to come, and you need to make sure you choose wisely.  There are several things to look for.The attorney you choose should have several years of experience. Your case and your life are too important to gamble with on a rookie litigator. Your attorney should also be a savvy negotiator, since almost all personal injury cases are settled before they reach trial. In addition to knowing personal injury law in South Carolina through and through, you will also want an attorney who is an outstanding communicator and will make the extra effort to answer your questions and provide you with updates frequently.

Put an Experienced Injury Lawyer on Your Side

The Stanley Law Group serves clients in Orangeburg and other nearby South Carolina communities.  With more than 60 years of combined legal experience, our firm can assist you with personal injury, probate law and estate administration.  For a free consultation to explore your legal issues, call us (803) 799-4700 or send us an email.

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