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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville today.
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As the Upstate received several inches of rain, it forced the closure of a popular trail at a Greenville park due to flooding, but officials said its design is working as intended.
Greenville City Engineer Paul Dow said when Unity Park was built in a 100-year floodplain, they carved into the riverbank to help control the rising water.
“When you go to the park, you can see those shelves that were cut in and vegetation placed in those shelves," Dow said. "That allows that stormwater, when it gets up, to spread out and slow down.”
Portions of the popular Swamp Rabbit Trail at the park were closed off to people due to the weather, Tuesday. Standing floodwater could be seen just over the Reedy River's banks, which works its way through the middle of the park.
By controlling the speed of the rising water in the river, Dow said it can help prevent damage to buildings downstream.
“It takes up time for emergency response and things of that nature," he said. "Of course, it’s costly to repair buildings, so having a public space for recreational uses in a floodplain makes a lot more sense.”
Dow said the river is fed through a system of creeks and channels. He added cities like Greenville have to design around the ebbs and flows of water for the foreseeable future.
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“It’s really a losing battle if you’re trying to contain the Reedy River in one certain place," Dow said. "What you have to realize is that it will spread and storms that we saw today were a big storm, and we’re going to expect larger storms than what we saw today, as well.”
In the days ahead, officials will be taking a look at how their designs worked during the storms.
Dow said they could also be adding dirt or mulch to places that may have eroded.
The arts came roaring after almost three years of pandemic-related setbacks. In Greenville, audiences began returning to theaters and concert halls last season, but 2023 was a banner year.Here are a few artistic highlights, in no particular order. Greenville offers such a rich array of performances that it’s impossible for one person to see everything, so my list is highly subjective and certainly incomplete.(For some of what follows, I relied also on the opinions of theater-goers Bert Wakeley, Kelly Neal and Daniel Dogar...
The arts came roaring after almost three years of pandemic-related setbacks. In Greenville, audiences began returning to theaters and concert halls last season, but 2023 was a banner year.
Here are a few artistic highlights, in no particular order. Greenville offers such a rich array of performances that it’s impossible for one person to see everything, so my list is highly subjective and certainly incomplete.
(For some of what follows, I relied also on the opinions of theater-goers Bert Wakeley, Kelly Neal and Daniel Dogaru.)
The Peace Center’s Broadway Series, specializing in musical-theater blockbusters, continued to dominate the arts scene. Female empowerment was a big theme in the return of the hugely popular “Wicked” and the Upstate debut of “Six,” the latter about the six wives of Henry VIII.
The Broadway Series raised the roof and rattled the ribcage with the electrifying Michael Jackson-inspired musical “MJ,” the aforementioned “Six” and Alanis Morissette’s hard-charging “Jagged Little Pill.”
The 9/11-themed musical “Come From Away” returned in January to rend our hearts while Aaron Sorkin’s fine dramatization of “To Kill a Mockingbird” featured a superb cast led by veteran actor Richard Thomas. For old-fashioned razzle-dazzle, “Funny Girl” returned with a tour de force performance by Katerina McCrimmon.
Edvard Tchivzhel concluded his almost quarter-century tenure as the Greenville Symphony’s music director with a soaring performance of Mahler’s towering Second Symphony in April. Tchivzhel returned to the podium in December to lead the entertaining Holiday at Peace.
The first few in a series of Greenville Symphony guest conductors, vying to be the orchestra’s new music director, offered powerful interpretations of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony (John Devlin, conductor) and Schumann’s Second Symphony (led by the charismatic Lee Mills).
The Greenville Chorale played an important role in the Mahler Symphony and later collaborated with the Greenville Jazz Collective in October for some tasty big band standards.
Glow Lyric Theatre offered compelling productions of the opera “Handmaid’s Tale” and the gritty musical “Cabaret.”
Greenville Theatre spotlighted buoyant big-scale musicals such as “Spamalot” and “Shrek.” Its recent “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” was an utter delight.
The Warehouse Theatre in 2023 staged two world premieres: Sofia Alvarez’s “Kill Corp” and Cammi Stilwell’s uproarious comedy “ODD.” The Warehouse opened its 50th season with Jayce Tromsness’ dynamic staging of “Twelfth Night” and continues into 2024 with provocative fare such as “The Lehman Trilogy” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins.”
Centre Stage offered a premiere of Randall David Cook’s clever and touching comedy “Four Seasons.” Centre Stage began the year tugging at the heartstrings with “Once.” In December, John Fagan, who directed “Once,” returned with a glowing production of “All is Calm,” about the 1914 Christmas truce.
The Logos Theatre’s original musical “Scarlett Pimpernel” was a first-rate achievement.
The South Carolina Children’s Theatre offered its usual high-quality youth shows, including a stunning “Mary Poppins.”
Bob Jones University provided a clever Western take on “Romeo and Juliet.” Furman University gave us fine productions of “The Prom” and a double bill of “The Dumb Waiter” and “The Lesson.” North Greenville College showcased its considerable student talent in “The Last Night of Ballyhoo.”
It was a great year for theater and music in Greenville. Next year looks to be equally dazzling.
It was a year of openings, closings and honors on the local food and drink scene. Here’s a sample of the stories that made headlines.Restaurateurs honoredCarl Sobocinski is a widely recognized name in Greenville’s restaurant community as the founder of Table 301. This June, the National Restaurant Associ...
It was a year of openings, closings and honors on the local food and drink scene. Here’s a sample of the stories that made headlines.
Carl Sobocinski is a widely recognized name in Greenville’s restaurant community as the founder of Table 301. This June, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation awarded Sobocinski with the Community Leadership Award presented by American Express. The award commended his work with local nonprofit Mill Village Ministries. Dayna Lee Márquez, chef and owner of Comal864, was a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast.
A hot topic was the effects of the rising cost of liquor liability insurance. The rises stem from a 2017 law requiring bars and restaurants to obtain liability insurance coverage at a rate of $1 million annually at minimum. Several venues closed and cited the liability issue as a factor.
The city saw an array of exciting openings, along with some closings. The 07 opened on Laurens Road this October, as well as C&C Italian Deli Sandwich Shop on Augusta Street. Some notable closings were Tanner’s Big Orange and Addy’s Dutch Cafe & Restaurant. Cateran’s Buffet Restaurant closed, then reopened under new ownership later in the year. Simpsonville added Scuffletown Food Truck Park at 206 Ladean Court. The park is a unique concept with six award-winning trucks and 21 beer and wine taps, along with various areas for entertainment.
Four restaurants in Greenville and Spartanburg made the “Top 100 Places to Eat in the Carolinas” list on Yelp this June. The restaurants were Pita House, Sassafras Southern Bistro and Califas in Greenville, and The Lemongrass Kitchen in Spartanburg. This was the first “Top 100” list for the Carolinas, adding to the merit for each restaurant.
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Population growth continued unabated throughout 2023, and county leaders are increasingly under pressure to find solutions to the challenges posed by that growth.HomecomingDespite delays, county administrative offices moved to their new home at the corner of North Church Street and University Ridge. The two gleaming glass towers will serve as the flagship for the $1 billion mixed-use development occupying 40 acr...
Population growth continued unabated throughout 2023, and county leaders are increasingly under pressure to find solutions to the challenges posed by that growth.
Despite delays, county administrative offices moved to their new home at the corner of North Church Street and University Ridge. The two gleaming glass towers will serve as the flagship for the $1 billion mixed-use development occupying 40 acres along University Ridge. County staff moved into their new home in late spring, which paved the way for demolition of the aging mall they once called home and the start of extensive infrastructure work for the project’s next phases.
With demand for county services outstripping revenue, the county passed its first property tax increase in decades. Citing increased costs virtually across the board, the county scaled back its initial proposal to 7 mills or an additional $28 per $100,000 in valuation of property. County council grappled with the necessity of raising property taxes but ultimately decided the increase was necessary to avoid reducing services to county residents.
A perennial issue, the problem of crumbling roads became more acute this year as the magnitude of the maintenance backlog became clear. County staff assessed it would take about $2 billion to get the county’s road system up to scratch. The roughly $12 million raised each year by road maintenance fees are ludicrously incapable of making a meaningful dent in the problem. The upshot is more funding is needed.
Given that two-thirds of the county is unzoned, council ventured into the realm of septic-system requirements as a means of controlling growth. At issue are housing developments popping up all over the map in areas without zoning protections in place or adequate sewer infrastructure. New requirements specify minimum lot sizes for septic tanks in new housing developments and outright ban community septic systems.
As the year draws to its end, the county is experiencing heartburn over its policy allowing tax incentives to encourage affordable housing projects. The problem is the number of projects seeking incentives far outstripped what the council expected and prompted a debate among members about what sorts of projects should actually qualify. The council is likely to revisit the policy next year and tighten the focus on the kinds of projects it wants to encourage.