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 Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek today.
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – Goose Creek’s new art center, The Creek Collective, is being constructed on Saint James Boulevard where a small white chapel once stood.“We are nearing the end of construction for the Creek Collective. This is an art gallery at the former site of the wedding and prayer chapel that we’ve been working on for the past few years,” explained Goose Creek Special Projects Manager, Alexis Kiser. ...
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – Goose Creek’s new art center, The Creek Collective, is being constructed on Saint James Boulevard where a small white chapel once stood.
“We are nearing the end of construction for the Creek Collective. This is an art gallery at the former site of the wedding and prayer chapel that we’ve been working on for the past few years,” explained Goose Creek Special Projects Manager, Alexis Kiser.
City officials said they are very excited about the project. The building is designed to be a replica of the old wedding and prayer chapel that is replaced.
The cost of renovating for former chapel would have been more expensive than constructing a new building, and the new space would be about 140 square feet larger.
“The Creek Collective is a home for arts in Goose Creek. At our first show, we’re very proud to host the Goose Creek Artist Guild. We’ve worked with them for many years, and we’re very proud and honored to display their art as our very first show at this new location,” said Kiser. “It’s also going to be a base for people to come and try out some new art mediums for the first time. Everything from painting to crocheting to small clay works.”
This will be a place of art inside and out.
“There’s a beautiful patio space right to the right of the site, and we really want to focus on actively using that space with art. So, it’s just not in the gallery, it’s outside, too. Things like sculpture areas and butterfly gardens. There will be kind of seating areas for people to go and enjoy their lunch at the patio.”
City officials say they hope to open the Creek Collective as soon as the end of May.
Close to two years after Goose Creek City Council members agreed to rezone a piece of land near some densely packed existing homes, things look much different. In May 2023, the land was made available for residential housing.At the time, residents in the area along Pandora Drive, which backs right up to the site, told The Berkeley Independent they tried to get the council to change the plan, but it never happened. Some considered moving.Now, those living along the stretch, mostly in small one-story ranch-style homes, have watch...
Close to two years after Goose Creek City Council members agreed to rezone a piece of land near some densely packed existing homes, things look much different. In May 2023, the land was made available for residential housing.
At the time, residents in the area along Pandora Drive, which backs right up to the site, told The Berkeley Independent they tried to get the council to change the plan, but it never happened. Some considered moving.
Now, those living along the stretch, mostly in small one-story ranch-style homes, have watched as excavation crews cleared the 30-plus acres in just a few months. Their homes, once backed by a massive buffer of thick trees, are now next to open land.
“They destroyed the animal habitat,” said resident Pat Bowman. "The noise has gotten really bad.”
Bowman lives along Pandora Drive in a neighborhood — ironically, in the same neighborhood — where a home boasts of being the site of the first Goose Creek council meeting in 1961.
Beazer Homes is now on site. The proposal from Beazer shows the residential areas of the proposed Avalon Point Planned Development hold approximately 29.11 acres.
The development, as presented, has 142 residential lots, including 71 single-family residences and 71 townhome units. An additional commercial area totals approximately 3.5 acres.
Jake Buck just moved to the area. His home was purchased in July 2024, with no mention of the pending clear-cut just 50 yards from this door.
“When we first bought the house, what we loved was that these woods were right across the street, and we were kind of tucked away with the nature here,” he said, adding traffic and water pressure will be a problem.
The area sits near one of the busiest intersections in Berkeley County, where Red Bank Road, Highway 52 and Highway 176 intersect. The address for the site of the planned development is 117 Red Bank Road in Goose Creek.
The price of progress was costly for residents who enjoyed the swath of forest separating the Pandora Drive community from Red Bank Road. It is now all gone. No exact completion date has been determined for the construction.
Beazer Homes has a sign in front of the work giving those interested in buying in Avalon Point a phone number to get on a VIP list.
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - Goose Creek residents will have more opportunities to hear Mayor Greg Habib’s State of the City address in “Creek Conversations.”Mayor Habib is switching up his traditional style of deliverance when it comes to the annual State of the City address since his election into office back in 2018.Goose Creek residents will now have three chances to take part in the city’s Creek Conversations.The first Creek Conversation takes place Thursday at Crowfield’s Planters Walk C...
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - Goose Creek residents will have more opportunities to hear Mayor Greg Habib’s State of the City address in “Creek Conversations.”
Mayor Habib is switching up his traditional style of deliverance when it comes to the annual State of the City address since his election into office back in 2018.
Goose Creek residents will now have three chances to take part in the city’s Creek Conversations.
The first Creek Conversation takes place Thursday at Crowfield’s Planters Walk Clubhouse at 6 p.m. City spokesman Frank Johnson says the effort is meant to give residents space to share their thoughts and ideas directly with city officials.
“What this is a chance to do is to let everyone know what’s going on with each city department,” Johnson says. “We’ve got a lot of exciting projects that are both in the works and coming up and then really hear from residents. It’s a chance to ask questions and share their thoughts.”
Residents will hear updates from the mayor, police department and department heads on city projects and economics during these town hall style meetings.
“The new projects, I know, are something people are very interested in,” Johnson says. “We have a new amphitheater here that’s about to crank up its second full season. We have some exciting concerts coming in, so people are excited about that. They want to learn more about this new multipurpose [installment]; the assembly at Goose Creek will be built here on the municipal center campus.”
The Creek Conversations will also take place March 27 at Northwood Church Building A and April 3 at the Calvary Church of Nazarene.
Johnson says the city’s growth continues with an estimated population of over 50,000. The number of Portuguese speakers in the area is increasing as well, he says. The Latin Advisory Committee will participate at the April 3 meeting along with Spanish and Portuguese translators as a resource.
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