Spartanburg Car Accidents Lawyer
Upstate South Carolina Trucking Accidents Attorney
When an Accident Has Changed Your Life, Talk to a Lawyer
Each day on South Carolina roads, car accidents, trucking accidents and motorcycle accidents cause very serious injuries that change the lives of the people involved. Working with an experienced lawyer can help injured people hold others accountable for the harm caused.
Was It Just the Negligent Driver at Fault?
While many car accident and trucking accidents are caused by the actions of a driver (and particularly drunk drivers), there may have been other causes to your particular motor vehicle accident. Maybe a defective automotive part failed and caused the crash or contributed to the injuries? Maybe it was dangerous highway conditions because of poor freeway design or signage problems or construction materials left on the roadway?
At Patrick E. Knie Law Offices, I conduct a thorough investigation of your case. I look at all the potential causes, working with accident reconstructionists, experts on highway design, and vehicle engineering experts to build the strongest case possible. If you've been hurt in a motor vehicle accident, contact me online to speak with an experienced Spartanburg car accidents attorney.
Motorcycle Accidents
I have handled a large number of motorcycle accident cases, achieving successful financial recoveries for bikers who were injured and families of those who suffered wrongful death in motorcycle crashes. It's common for other drivers to blame the accident on the motorcyclist, saying they didn't see the cycle, but failing to see another vehicle on the road is not the motorcyclist's fault. Drivers have a responsibility to remain aware of traffic conditions at all times, especially when backing into traffic, when turning, and when changing lanes.
Motorcycle accidents, too, can be caused by dangerous roadway conditions. In a recent case my firm handled, we represented a biker who suffered serious injuries when he hit a large shift in the pavement. Roadwork had left some sections of freeway much higher than other sections. While federal law says the change in grade must be less than two inches, the ledge in this highway was almost four inches. It caused the motorcycle to crash.
Taking Care of Your Medical Needs
One of the biggest mistakes people make after a car accident is assuming that they have recovered from their injuries when they have not. The full extent of some traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord injuries may not be fully evident until months after the accident occurred. For example, a concussion may cause subtle but permanent brain injury. Many back and neck injuries are much worse than originally diagnosed by physicians. Many times what appears to be only a sprain or strain turns out to be a herniated disc requiring surgery.
At my Spartanburg, South Carolina, auto accident law firm, I make sure that my client sees a neurologist, neurosurgeon, orthopedic specialist and other specialized medical professional so he or she doesn't risk settling with the insurance company for less than the cases are worth.
Contact a Upstate South Carolina Trucking Accidents Lawyer
If you suffered catastrophic injuries in a car, motorcycle or trucking accident, or a loved one died in a fatal accident, call my Spartanburg law firm at 864-641-3459 or 866-665-4995. Or contact me online. Consultations are free and confidential.
