Serious injuries can have a dramatic effect on your life. Medical bills pile up while you’re unable to work, causing additional stress during your recovery. Meanwhile, insurance adjusters pressure you to accept a quick settlement that won’t cover your long-term needs.
Dealing with the legal process after an accident can be complicated and overwhelming. Fortunately, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. At Brittain Law Firm, our Myrtle Beach personal injury lawyers understand what you’re going through—and we’re here to help. We guide Horry County injury victims through the legal process and fight for our clients to get the compensation they deserve after life-altering accidents.
Brittain Law has been a trusted name in personal injury litigation in the Myrtle Beach area for generations. Discover how our team could assist you.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Our experienced attorneys accept a wide range of injury claims, including those involving:
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Auto accidents. From read-end collisions to multi-vehicle crashes, we help victims of negligent drivers fight for fair compensation for their injuries.
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Truck crashes. Commercial vehicle accidents often involve multiple liable parties and require legal intervention to ensure evidence preservation and thorough investigation of federal safety regulations.
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Motorcycle wrecks. We understand the unique challenges riders face and fight against unfair bias when pursuing these complex claims.
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Premises liability. Property owners and managers must maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. We handle cases involving slips and falls, inadequate security, and other dangerous property issues that lead to injury.
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Product liability. When defective products cause injury, our skilled team thoroughly investigates these complex claims and fights to hold negligent designers, manufacturers, and retailers accountable.
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Construction accidents. We help construction workers injured on the job navigate the workers’ compensation claims system and, when applicable, pursue broader damages through third-party claims.
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Wrongful death. When negligence claims lives, we help families seek justice and financial security through wrongful death litigation.
How Our Attorneys Fight For Your Rights
When you choose Brittain Law to handle your personal injury case, you don’t just get a lawyer—you gain adept counsel who passionately advocates for your interests at every stage of litigation. You can count on our attorneys to:
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Conduct a thorough investigation. We gather police reports, medical records, witness statements, surveillance footage, and other evidence to build the strongest possible case.
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Calculate your full damages. Our team works with medical experts and financial specialists to determine the total cost of your injuries, including lost earning potential and the cost of future care.
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Handle all communications. We deal directly with insurance companies and defense lawyers, shielding you from unfair tactics designed to minimize your claim.
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Prepare your case for trial. While most injury cases settle out of court, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial to maintain maximum leverage during negotiations.
Your Rights After an Injury
Recovering fair compensation in a South Carolina personal injury case can be challenging. Here’s what you should know to protect your right to recovery and why it’s important to act quickly:
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Statute of limitations. You generally have three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. Waiting too long often results in dismissal.
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Modified comparative negligence. You can typically seek compensation, even if you were partially at fault. However, you must be less than 50 percent responsible to recover damages.
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Damages. You may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover monetary losses like medical expenses and lost wages, while non-economic damages address non-quantifiable losses like pain and suffering.
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Potentially liable parties. You may be able to pursue compensation from multiple liable parties. We can help you determine who to name as your lawsuit's defendant(s).