Charleston Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are not uncommon in Charleston, South Carolina. If you or a loved one was hurt in a pedestrian accident, our experienced lawyers can help you increase your chances of recovering the full amount you’re owed under South Carolina law for the damages caused by the accident.

With over 60 years of combined experience, our team at Cavanaugh & Thickens fights to help injured people and their loved ones recover as best as possible physically, financially, and emotionally following serious injuries. To schedule a free consultation, please call our office at (843) 888-9000, email info@ctlawsc.com, or fill out our online consultation request form and a member of our team will be in touch shortly. 

How Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC Can Help You After a Pedestrian Accident in Charleston

You should not be left alone to juggle the aftermath of an accident on your own. Your top priority should be getting the medical treatment needed to recover. Let us take on the burden of fighting large insurance companies and navigating the complex legal system, it’s what we’re trained to do. At Cavanaugh & Thickens, we help clients through this process every single day. When you hire our team, you can expect us to:

• Fight relentlessly to get you the maximum compensation for your injuries.
• Manage important communication with the parties involved to protect your rights.
• Regularly update you on the status of your case and what to expect next.
• Collect critical evidence including photos, videos, security footage, and more.
• Secure expert testimony.
• Find and speak with witnesses.
• Organize your medical records and documents.
• Provide guidance on important decisions.
• Prove liability and negligence.
• Prove and value all of your past, current, and future damages, expenses, and losses to give you a fair understanding of how much your case is worth.
• Fight for you in court if the insurance company won’t offer you a fair settlement.

Damages Available To You After a Pedestrian Accident

Each case is unique, so it’s in your best interest to speak with one of our attorneys to learn more about what you may be entitled to specifically. However, generally, there are a few different forms of damages you may be entitled to: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages.

Economic Damages May Include:

• Medical Expenses – This includes past, current, and future medical costs resulting from the accident such as emergency visits, follow up appointments, scans/screenings, surgeries, rehabilitation costs, and more.
• Lost Wages – If the accident forced you to miss time from work, you can receive compensation for those missed days/hours. In addition, if the accident prevents you from returning to your job in the same capacity, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your reduced earning capacity.
• Property Damage – This includes any damage to you or your loved one’s personal property.
• Wrongful Death – If the accident resulted in the tragic loss of life, you may be entitled to compensation for funeral and burial costs and more.

Non-Economic Damages May Include:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Disfigurement
• Scarring
• Anxiety and depression
• Loss of consortium
• Diminished quality of life
• And more.

Non-economic damages are a form of compensation that accounts for any pain, suffering, and emotional distress caused by the accident. It can be nearly impossible to place a hard value on these damages without the knowledge of an experienced lawyer.

Punitive Damages: 

• Punitive damages are awarded in court to punish the defendant for malicious conduct and to deter others from acting the same way in the future.

To learn more about what you may be entitled to, simply give our team a call today at (843) 888-9000. For your convenience, we are available via phone 24/7.

Have You Suffered One of These Injuries?

Since pedestrians have little to no protection against vehicles, pedestrian accidents can cause very serious injuries, such as: