When an auto accident happens unexpectedly, anyone can become a victim. One moment you're commuting back home after a long day at the office. The next, your car is totaled, and you're injured in the hospital due to another person's negligence. It's not fair, but it happens every day. Unlike the irresponsible party who caused the accident, personal injury victims often suffer the most in auto accidents. They have to worry about lost days at work, the long road to recovery, and the inability to provide for their family. Sadly, many people injured in car accidents don't have the luxury of worrying about bills because they're fighting for life in the emergency room.
And while modern cars come equipped with safety features like blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alerts, motor vehicle accidents are still a huge problem in South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, in 2020, one person was injured every 11 minutes in a car collision. Even worse, one fatal collision was recorded every 9.1 hours.
Unfortunately, victims of auto accident negligence often don't know what to do when another driver hits them. They have questions like:
These same innocent people provide official statements to insurance agencies without knowing the consequences.
However, if you or your loved ones are victims in a car crash, there's good news. Laws in South Carolina mandate that guilty parties must compensate for pain and suffering. But in order to get the compensation you deserve, it's crucial to work with a personal injury attorney in Augusta, GA. Experienced personal injury lawyers know how to bolster your case by securing witnesses for questioning, obtaining accident scene information, and documenting vehicle damage. If these tasks aren't completed quickly, you are far less likely to receive the compensation you and your family deserve.
Theos Law Firm exists to fight for your rights and to ensure negligent drivers are held responsible for the damage they do to your family. It's really that simple. We aren't afraid to trade blows with selfish insurance agencies. Because, unlike Theos Law Firm, they couldn't care less about your best interests.
Here are just a few reasons why so many hardworking people choose Theos Law Firm:
When you're involved in a car or truck accident, it can be a life-changing event. Having represented hundreds of personal injury victims, we understand that you may be confused and frightened. You know you need to speak with a lawyer, but you need a calm, cool presence to ease your anxiety. You need someone who understands what you're enduring, and we know how you feel. Unlike other auto accident attorneys, we believe that personal injury claims are more about the people involved and less about money and settlements. When you reach out to Theos Law Firm, you can rest easy knowing our team will treat you with dignity, compassion, and empathy.
With many years of combined personal injury experience, there's nothing that our team hasn't seen in terms of auto accidents. With that said, we understand that there is no "common" type of accident or scenario - no two accidents are the same. We have represented clients involved in DUI accidents, truck rollovers, reckless drivers, interstate pileups, rear-end collisions, and even Uber driver crashes. With such extensive experience, our team has the tools and talent to take care of you, regardless of how complicated your case might be.
The recovery process involved with automobile accidents changes with every person we represent. There are dozens of details to account for, from car repairs to insurance questions and everything in between. These small but necessary details aren't easy to accomplish for injured parties. That's why our team goes the extra mile to help cut through the red tape to ensure your medical bills are paid, and your car gets fixed. The less weight you have on your shoulders to worry about, the faster you can focus on recovering.
Unlike other personal injury law firms, our team is 100% committed to protecting your rights, and we're uniquely positioned to do so with decades of combined experience. We offer robust representation for many types of auto accidents, including:
If you have been the victim of an accident listed above, please understand that time is of the essence. There is limited time to seek compensation for your injuries, hospital bills, lost wages, and more. As such, there is only a short time to obtain experienced representation for your personal injury case.
Our team knows that finding the right attorney to represent you is an important choice. Therefore, we believe that an initial consultation is imperative to understand your needs and identify your goals fully. When we sit down with you to learn the nuances of your accident, we'll cover all aspects of South Carolina law pertaining to your case. That way, you're armed with information and have an idea of the next steps our firm will take to represent you.
Remember - the sooner we can dig into the details of your case, the sooner we can pursue your rightful compensation. As seasoned personal injury attorneys, our team specializes in several types of automobile accidents:
Car accidents are a serious problem in South Carolina. If you're an adult, you probably know someone involved in a bad car crash in our state. When you look at the stats, it seems like car accidents are always on the rise. One person was killed every 8.2 hours in a car collision. Even more sobering is that one teen driver is involved in a fatal or injury-causing collision every 1.6 hours. The unfortunate truth is that many people involved in car crashes were hurt due to the other driver's negligence.
Common car crash injuries in South Carolina include:
Car accident victims in South Carolina are often left to pay their medical bills but can't do so because they're too hurt to go to work or take their car in for repair. These life-changing scenarios can snowball into a series of scary events, leaving victims hopeless and unsure where to turn.
Fortunately, a car accident attorney in Augusta, GA can help you avoid these pitfalls and obtain the money you need to survive. At Theos Law Firm, our team has a deep understanding of the rules that dictate fault in South Carolina. We know that thorough representation is needed to receive maximum compensation, and we're well-prepared to achieve that goal for you.
Our car accident lawyers in South Carolina can recover compensation for injuries and damages:
The moments following the crash are often a blur when you're involved in a car accident. However, per South Carolina law, those on the scene must adhere to legal responsibilities and obligations.
First, try to stop your car and ensure it is positioned safely near the scene of the crash. Then, call 911 to report the accident. While most folks go into full-blown panic mode, you need to stay calm so you can process the situation. If you notice that there are injured people, give them "reasonable assistance." Per South Carolina Code of Laws, that could include transporting hurt people to a hospital or calling an ambulance for them.
If you're in a car crash, you need to be prepared to exchange contact information with other drivers at the accident scene. If the person who caused the collision is present, make sure to get their name, phone number, address, and insurance info. If witnesses are present, get their contact info, too, in case our team needs to obtain their account later.
Next, try to piece together how the car crash happened. This is an appropriate time to take photos of the cars, wreckage, and debris. Ask yourself if you think a vehicle failed to follow the rules of the road, like speeding or failing to stop at a stop sign.
Regardless of how minor your injuries may appear and who may be to blame for the accident, get legal advice from Theos Law Firm first before giving any recorded statements or refusing medical care.
Tractor-trailer and semi-truck crashes are often more complicated than two car crashing. Because these cases are more complex and nuanced, it's imperative that you contact a truck accident attorney in Augusta, GA to help you through the recovery process and win the compensation you deserve.
After a semi-truck crash, you must take steps quickly to preserve evidence so that the crash may be recreated. In serious semi-truck accidents where people are injured or killed, trucking companies usually send a team of investigators to the accident site immediately. These investigators will do their best to obtain evidence that can hurt you in court or even attempt to hide or destroy evidence. The last thing a trucking company wants is for you to win a settlement against them.
That's especially true since various entities may be liable for your truck accident injury, not just the driver. The trucking company, the trucking manufacturer, and the team responsible for truck maintenance could also be responsible. Additionally, if dangerous or inadequate road conditions factor into your accident, you could actually sue some government departments. For those reasons, it's critical to retain quality representation ASAP after a truck accident in South Carolina.
At Theos Law Firm, our team has experience winning compensation in many types of truck accidents, such as:
As your truck accident lawyer in South Carolina, we work hard to fight for your rights and win your case. In order to do so, our team will:
We'll arrive on-scene to notate skid mark length and the locations of vehicles involved. We will also capture detailed pictures and measurements pertinent to your crash.
Obtaining the trucking company's records and discovering the info they have on the semi-truck driver involved is an important part of our process. We will also secure access to the trucker's driving log notes, which they must maintain according to law.
Like airplanes and helicopters, big rigs have a "black box" that records real-time truck data, like speeds, changes in direction, and brake application.
We'll arrive on-scene to notate skid mark length and the locations of vehicles involved. We will also capture detailed pictures and measurements pertinent to your crash.
Sometimes an expert is needed to digest all the evidence and provide an expert opinion on the cause of the semi-truck collision. When needed, our team will hire such an expert to ensure your case is robust and air-tight.
We will obtain the police's investigation report and any accident photos, measurements, or other documentation taken by officers while investigating your semi-truck crash.
It's imperative to find all the witnesses of your accident and interview them to get recorded statements in a timely manner. Doing otherwise may result in faded memories and inaccurate facts.
Time and again, auto accident victims agree to early settlements provided by insurance companies because the offer seems like a lot. But what if you return to work after recovering from an accident, only for your pain to return?
With adjusters, lawyers, and investigators at their disposal, insurance agencies will do everything in their power to minimize the compensation you deserve. Don't let them pick on you or silence your voice. If you or a loved are victims of a negligent car or truck accident in South Carolina, contact Theos Law Firm today. We have the team, tools, and experience to fight back on your behalf, no matter how complicated your case may seem.
To schedule an appointment for your free consultation, contact Theos Law Firm in Augusta today.
Augusta, Ga.- Augusta scored nine runs over a four inning stretch and posted a 12-7 win over Georgia College Sunday afternoon at Jaguar field. With the win, the Jaguars not only take two of three from the Bobcats, but improve to 11-7 in Peach Belt Conference play and 15-14 overall. Georgia College is now 8-10 in the conference and 12-17 overall.Nolan Turner, Aidan Cannaday and Jakob Cowart led the offense as each collected three hits. Turner, Cannaday and Jake Vachon each drove in a pair of runs in the game.On the mound, Patri...
Augusta, Ga.- Augusta scored nine runs over a four inning stretch and posted a 12-7 win over Georgia College Sunday afternoon at Jaguar field. With the win, the Jaguars not only take two of three from the Bobcats, but improve to 11-7 in Peach Belt Conference play and 15-14 overall. Georgia College is now 8-10 in the conference and 12-17 overall.
Nolan Turner, Aidan Cannaday and Jakob Cowart led the offense as each collected three hits. Turner, Cannaday and Jake Vachon each drove in a pair of runs in the game.
On the mound, Patrick Matsunaga, making his first collegiate start, went five innings. Jameson Whittier picked up the win going the last 3.1 innings.
The Jaguars scored a run in the first on a Harris Bachelder double, but the Bobcats tallied two in the top of the second.
In the fifth, AU plated three runs. Cannaday doubled home Roland Chance with the first run of the inning. An error and fielder's choice would plate the other runs in the frame.
After the Bobcats would take a 5-4 lead in the sixth, AU put up a four spot to retake the lead, one they would not surrender. Turner would double in the first run of the inning. He would later score on an error. Kent Moon then singled home Chance with Vachon collecting a bases loaded walk to plate the final run of the inning.
Turner continues his hot hitting with a seventh inning solo home run. Chance, who pinch hit in the fifth, would walk four times and also score all four runs.
The Jaguars will head to Due West, S.C. on Tuesday to take on Erskine.
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Augusta, Ga.- , and all homered as Augusta took down Georgia College 11-4 on Saturday afternoon at Jaguar Field. With the win, the Jaguars improve to 14-14 overall and 10-7 in Peach Belt Conference action. The Bobcats are now 12-16 overall and 8-9 in conference play.AU struck first with a pair of runs in the second inning. picked up the first RBI on a bases loaded walk. Then, lifted a sacrifice fly for the early 2-0 lead.After the Bobcats scored three in the top of the fourth, the Jags responded with four run...
Augusta, Ga.- , and all homered as Augusta took down Georgia College 11-4 on Saturday afternoon at Jaguar Field. With the win, the Jaguars improve to 14-14 overall and 10-7 in Peach Belt Conference action. The Bobcats are now 12-16 overall and 8-9 in conference play.
AU struck first with a pair of runs in the second inning. picked up the first RBI on a bases loaded walk. Then, lifted a sacrifice fly for the early 2-0 lead.
After the Bobcats scored three in the top of the fourth, the Jags responded with four runs of their own. All the damage came with two outs as a costly GCSU error started the rally. reached on the error and then Maritn connected on a two-run homer. Turner would continue the rally with a triple. He would score when Leonard smoked a homer giving AU the lead.
An inning later, it was Turner again front and center with a three-run blast. Turner finished with a single, triple, and home run and scored three times.
Leonard added two hits while Martin collected three hits and three runs driven in.
On the mound, went five innings to pick up the win. would do the rest with four innings of three-hit ball for his first save of the year.
Augusta and Georgia College will finish out the three-game series with first pitch scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
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Augusta, Ga. - Augusta scored three runs in the first three innings, but it was not nearly enough as Georiga College knocked off the Jaguars 13-3 Friday in the first of a three game series. Augusta is now 9-7 in Peach Belt Conference play and 13-14 overall. The Bobcats improve to 8-8 in conference and 12-15 overall.After giving up two runs in the first, AU got on the board when hit his fifth homer of the year, this one to right center making it a 2-1 game.GCSU put a four spot on the board in the second and Augus...
Augusta, Ga. - Augusta scored three runs in the first three innings, but it was not nearly enough as Georiga College knocked off the Jaguars 13-3 Friday in the first of a three game series. Augusta is now 9-7 in Peach Belt Conference play and 13-14 overall. The Bobcats improve to 8-8 in conference and 12-15 overall.
After giving up two runs in the first, AU got on the board when hit his fifth homer of the year, this one to right center making it a 2-1 game.
GCSU put a four spot on the board in the second and Augusta would get one back in the bottom of the second. walked to start the inning and moved to second on a single. With one out, would single home Go with the second AU run.
In the third, would pick up a two-out double. would single him home for the Jags final run of the game.
Chance had three hits to lead the Augusta offense with Go picking up a pair of safeties.
Carson Vick was the hitting start for the Bobcats with four hits, three doubles, four RBI and five runs scored.
Augusta and Georgia College will play again on Saturday with first pitch at 3:00 p.m. at Jaguar Field.
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Even if the temperatures don't feel like it, a winter storm The Weather Channel calls Iona is impacting Georgia as the warm side brings thunderstorms, harsh winds, and hail across the southeast.This also has the potential for tornadoes, with at least one already confirmed further east.What to know about Georgia weather, storms, tornadoesAs of Monday morning, the National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts throughout Georgia Here are some of them:The Weather Channel says damaging winds over 75 mph and tor...
Even if the temperatures don't feel like it, a winter storm The Weather Channel calls Iona is impacting Georgia as the warm side brings thunderstorms, harsh winds, and hail across the southeast.
This also has the potential for tornadoes, with at least one already confirmed further east.
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts throughout Georgia Here are some of them:
The Weather Channel says damaging winds over 75 mph and tornadoes are expected along the line of the South's severe thunderstorms, with some even having a chance of becoming EF2 or stronger.
The storm conditions are likely to last through about 9 a.m. in Atlanta and Athens and 3 p.m. in Augusta. Meanwhile, Savannah isn't expected to feel the worst of it until about noon lasting through 4 p.m.
Here's what the weather looks like for much of Georgia right now:
The National Weather Service recommends not taking a shower or bath, or washing dishes, during a thunderstorm. This is because lightning can travel through the wiring and plumbing if your house is struck.
As the NWS describes, a tornado warning describes a situation in which a tornado has been seen or indicated by radar, meaning imminent danger. However, this is different from a tornado emergency describes when a violent tornado has officially touched down and you need to seek shelter immediately.
A tornado watch describes when the conditions are possible in or near your area for a tornado to develop. At this point, if you haven't already, you should take stock of your supplies, be prepared to take emergency actions, and start monitoring the weather updates.
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MARCH 16, 20269:17 p.m.: Power has been restoredPower has been restored after almost 4,000 experienced outages on Monday evening, according to Georgia Power.6:15 p.m.: Nearly 4,000 without powerAccording to Georgia Power, nearly 4,000 are without power near Riverwatch Parkway and Stevens Creek Road.Crews are evaluating the outage. Georgia Power says the estimated restoration time is 8:30 p.m.4:15 p.m.: Fire at Columbia County’s Roads and Bridges Department...
Power has been restored after almost 4,000 experienced outages on Monday evening, according to Georgia Power.
According to Georgia Power, nearly 4,000 are without power near Riverwatch Parkway and Stevens Creek Road.
Crews are evaluating the outage. Georgia Power says the estimated restoration time is 8:30 p.m.
A structure fire shut down Columbia Road and County Camp Road in Appling.
By 4:45, county officials said the fire was under control and the roads were back open.
A crash on Deans Bridge Road is causing road closures and power outages Monday.
The northbound lanes of Deans Bridge Road were
The crash has also downed a power line, resulting in numerous reports of power outages in the surrounding area.
Some counties across the CSRA have started making decisions for operations on Tuesday.
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Almost two dozen residents in Trenton, South Carolina had reported power outages as of 1:05 p.m., according to Dominion Energy.
On the other side of the river, the Augusta area had less than five reported outages.
Hundreds of flights have been impacted by a line of severe storms that are crossing Georgia and the Carolinas on Monday morning.
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Columbia County fire crews are on the scene of a fire on the 5000 block of Sussex Drive in Evans.
We have a News 12 crew on the way to the scene.
Water is starting to accumulate on Greene Street at the corner of 8th street in downtown Augusta.
American Red Cross volunteers are helping a family of four after Monday morning.
The Red Cross is providing financial help for immediate needs like food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to other resources.
With all in-person classes and all Augusta University offices shifting to remote instruction and operations Monday, here are the latest updates.
Augusta has outdoor warning sirens located in several areas of the community, including the McBean Community, May Park, Diamond Lakes and the Warren Road area.
Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who may be outdoors when severe weather threatens the area. In many cases, the sirens may also be heard indoors, depending on location and conditions.
If you hear a siren, take it seriously and move indoors immediately. Go to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows.
According to Georgia Power, almost all power has been restored for Grovetown and Harlem areas.
There are a few customers still without power, but most of the area has power.
A traffic light at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Martintown Road is down, according to a News 12 crew.
Officers are on the scene.
Traffic is currently backed up.
Use an alternate route is possible.
Firefighters will limit response to the Woodlawn Fire in McCormick County on Monday due to increased hazards from the severe weather.
The Woodlawn Fire was discovered at 6 p.m. on Friday, and fire crews have continuing working the fire throughout the weekend.
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According to Georgia Power’s outage map, nearly 800 people are without power in Grovetown. Restoration time is around 10:15 a.m.
Nearly 300 people are without power in Harlem.
Restoration time for Harlem is around 11:30 a.m.
The ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Augusta Municipal Golf Course, known as The Patch, has been rescheduled.
Due to forecasted storms, the ceremony has been rescheduled for Thursday at noon.
Last week was Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week, and state officials were encouraging everyone to review their safety plans.
If a tornado warning is issued for your location, every second counts.
Here are some tips that you and your loved ones can follow:
As the CSRA prepares for the storm, some school districts and local colleges have closed campuses.
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Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take steps now to prepare for the storm.
Important safety tips include:
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Severe storms are likely across the CSRA, with the most dangerous window being early Monday morning around 7 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Here’s what you can expect:
Gusts of 60-80 mph capable of knocking down trees and causing power outages.
Possible, including strong tornadoes (EF 2+)
Hail: Quarter-size or larger
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts up to 40 mph Monday afternoon