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 Conway, SC. 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 Conway, SC 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 Conway, SC 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 Conway today.
Conway leaders received legal advice in private Monday, June 16, after being blindsided by Horry County Council’s plans for a multi-county business park in Carolina Forest.Conway Administrator Adam Emrick explained the issue in the public portion of Monday’s council meeting before the council went into executive session to receive advice from counsel and discuss legal strategies in private. By law, councils may discuss certain matters in private.Horry County leaders were set to take a final vote on the roughly 998-a...
Conway leaders received legal advice in private Monday, June 16, after being blindsided by Horry County Council’s plans for a multi-county business park in Carolina Forest.
Conway Administrator Adam Emrick explained the issue in the public portion of Monday’s council meeting before the council went into executive session to receive advice from counsel and discuss legal strategies in private. By law, councils may discuss certain matters in private.
Horry County leaders were set to take a final vote on the roughly 998-acre multi-county business park agreement with Georgetown County on Tuesday night, a move that would require a fee in lieu of taxes by businesses within the special district. The county may then use those fees how it wishes. However, county leaders voted to defer the decision as the county and Conway are in discussions over the plan.
Horry County Councilman Dennis DiSabato has said the money collected would be used to invest in infrastructure and cover first-responder and governmental services needed for growth along Postal Way.
Emrick on Monday called the plan weaponizing.
“All the taxes that are collected — the county’s, the schools’, what might be the city’s in the future — are a part of that fee but the county gets to dictate where it goes,” Emrick said. “The city has no say-so at all in how those property taxes that would be owed to the city otherwise, upon annexation, are allocated. The taxes again are converted to a fee and the county gets to decide how they’re used.
“The city was intentionally left out of the process and is left out of the decision making on how the fees are spent.”
Conway leaders did not learn about the county’s plans until a MyHorryNews article was published June 3 following Horry County Council’s second reading of the business park plans.
The city seeks legal advice as city staff has been working with property owners within that proposed business park in the Postal Way area in hopes of annexing properties into city limits.
Emrick said the county’s proposal would jeopardize the possibility of the properties being annexed into the city, because the city would not be able to collect property taxes from those parcels if they’re ever annexed.
If the county had included any parcels from the city within the special district, Emrick said the city would have to give consent to the creation of the district.
“Which meant we would have a seat at the table on how the monies collected are spent in the future,” Emrick said.
In 2017, he added, the county did something similar behind Lowe’s Home Improvement off U.S. 501.
“It was done specifically as a weapon to stop the city from annexing the property behind Lowe’s into the city,” Emrick said, adding the city supplies utilities to that area and those properties were part of a long-range annexation plan. “This is known as weaponizing a multi-county business park.”
City council came out of executive session Monday and took no action regarding the multi-county business park.
If the agreement is approved by the county, Georgetown County leaders must also OK the agreement.
Conway’s discussion on Monday came after the city council took a first vote on the annexation and rezoning of 22.88 acres at Postal Way and Gardner Lacy Road. The property is within the county's planned special tax district.
If the rezoning is passed by city council, the property would be rezoned from Horry County Office/Professional/Institutional to the city’s Low Density Residential district, which allows a minimum of 10,000-square-foot lots.
City council must take one more favorable vote on the matter before the property is annexed into city limits.
Health Care Partners of South Carolina’s new Conway facility is just what the doctor ordered for a healthy population, and a healthy downtown business district.The new $18 million health center will consolidate HCPSC’s scattered Horry County operations and bring more than 100 employees under one roof on a 5-acre tract at 1500 Fourth Avenue in Conway.Officials have already demolished the abandoned strip mall that occupied the site, and broke ground for the two-story, 5,500-square-foot health center at a ceremony on F...
Health Care Partners of South Carolina’s new Conway facility is just what the doctor ordered for a healthy population, and a healthy downtown business district.
The new $18 million health center will consolidate HCPSC’s scattered Horry County operations and bring more than 100 employees under one roof on a 5-acre tract at 1500 Fourth Avenue in Conway.
Officials have already demolished the abandoned strip mall that occupied the site, and broke ground for the two-story, 5,500-square-foot health center at a ceremony on Friday, May 16.
The health center “will be a hub for whole-person care,” HCPSC CEO Santina Mayo told a crowd of about 75 that gathered on the asphalt parking lot, where a pile of dirt had been dumped for the ceremonial shoveling.
Mayo said HCPSC will be able to expand services in the spacious new building, adding about 10 additional providers plus their support staff. Existing services like primary care, behavioral health, pediatrics, diabetes care, and substance abuse disorder, dental and pharmaceutical services will be augmented by new services including women’s health.
HCPSC is a nonprofit health care organization that provides high-quality care to all persons regardless of their ability to pay.
“Their legacy of service to the underserved and under-insured speaks volumes about their commitment to health equity and community well-being,” said State Sen. Kent Williams (D-Marion), who represents state Senate District 30, which includes Conway. HCPSC serves residents of Horry, Florence and Marion counties.
Conway City Administrator Adam Emrick said the new health center will be a catalyst for growth and economic activity by bringing a large workforce and thousands of patients to the downtown.
It could also lead to further development by encouraging property owners and developers to extend the downtown business core west on fourth and fifth avenues.
“We are out of space in our downtown buildings,” Emrick said, referring to the downtown core branching off Main Street.
“If we’re going to continue to prosper, we must be able to grow our downtown; this is crucial to our success,” Emrick said. “We need more groups like Health Care Partners to take a look at their operations and say 'it’s time, we’re ready to grow, because Conway is ready to grow with you.'"
HCPSC Board Chairman George Williams Jr. said the organization also hopes to partner with the city to install a small public park on a wooded area to the rear of the property.
Mashburn Construction of Myrtle Beach is the general contractor for the build — a two-story, red-brick building that will give the health organization room to grow. Completion is expected in the fall of 2026.
Mashburn company director Josh Kay told the crowd Friday that the company seeks out “projects that will meet our vision of building better communities. This project screams that from the top of the mountain.”
HCPSC has been providing health care services since 1978, said Dr. Jeanne Halyard, who said she has watched the organization grow “from a small clinic with 10 employees … to a regional health-care provider with over 150 employees.”
Mayo said the new facility should serve as a springboard for additional growth. She said HCPSC currently has about 16,000 patients, but aspires to nearly double that number to about 30,000.
HCPSC also has offices is Marion and Johnsonville, and serves rural areas with mobile units offering medical, dental and eye-care services.
Mayo said they also have small buses that provide transportation for patients.
The new Conway complex will also be accessible via public transportation. It’s located just steps away from Coast RTA’s Conway bus terminal on Third Avenue.