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 Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill today.
YORK COUNTY — Schneeberger, a linear technology company with a global footprint, selected York County to establish its first South Carolina operation, the company announced July 7.Schneeberger will lease a 42,000-square-foot facility, located at 656 Red River Road in Rock Hill. In addition to being the company's first location in South Carolina, the new operat...
YORK COUNTY — Schneeberger, a linear technology company with a global footprint, selected York County to establish its first South Carolina operation, the company announced July 7.
Schneeberger will lease a 42,000-square-foot facility, located at 656 Red River Road in Rock Hill. In addition to being the company's first location in South Carolina, the new operation will be Schneeberger’s first mineral cast production facility in the United States.
The $3.2 million investment will create 101 jobs over the next five years.
Founded in Switzerland in 1923, Schneeberger manufactures customized and high-precision linear technology, including linear bearings, gear racks and mineral casting for customers in the electronics, medical device and packaging industries.
"This decision reflects our confidence in the region’s exceptional workforce, robust technical training infrastructure and the area’s growing population, which together create a dynamic environment for innovation and growth," said George Blaha, Schneeberger Mineralcast president and general manager. "Rock Hill’s outstanding quality of life and welcoming community make it an ideal location for our growing business. We are especially excited to bring our sustainable, cold-casting manufacturing technology to the U.S., where we will produce high-performance equipment bases that serve a wide range of industries."
The facility is expected to be operating by the end of 2025, and prospective employees are encouraged to visit the company's careers page at schneeberger.com/en/us/career.
“We are proud to celebrate another win for South Carolina’s dynamic manufacturing industry," Gov. Henry McMaster said. "Schneeberger’s $3.2 million investment and 101 new jobs will strengthen York County’s economy and support local families. We congratulate the company and look forward to the impact they will make in the years ahead."
ROCK HILL — A popular fast-food burger chain announced plans for its first location in York County.Whataburger is planning to open in Rock Hill by the spring of 2026, a spokesperson confirmed this week.The Texas-based restaurant is planned for Cross Pointe Drive, off Dave Lyle Boulevard, at the former site of an O'Charley's restaurant.Right now, Whataburger has 11 locations in South Carolina, with the closest being in Columbia ...
ROCK HILL — A popular fast-food burger chain announced plans for its first location in York County.
Whataburger is planning to open in Rock Hill by the spring of 2026, a spokesperson confirmed this week.
The Texas-based restaurant is planned for Cross Pointe Drive, off Dave Lyle Boulevard, at the former site of an O'Charley's restaurant.
Right now, Whataburger has 11 locations in South Carolina, with the closest being in Columbia and Spartanburg. The chain also expects to debut two new restaurants in the Charlotte area soon.
A soda shop made famous on social media is now open in neighboring Lancaster County, and the company announced plans to expand to Rock Hill this summer.
Swig Drinks, a drive-thru fountain soda chain based in Salt Lake City, Utah, recently opened on Worldreach Drive near the Charlotte Highway in Indian Land. Crowned as the "Home of the Original Dirty Soda," Swig is known for mixing flavors, fruits and creams to make fountain drink concoctions.
After debuting to long lines, Swig is eyeing a second location in Rock Hill.
The Warren Norman Company, a commercial real estate developer, announced Swig Drinks is the first store to sign on at the Sharonwood Shopping Center development located at the corner of Celanese and India Hook Roads in Rock Hill.
Plans call for a 700-square-foot drive-thru with construction set to start this summer.
Adding to the variety of local places to grab a cup of java, the drive-thru chain PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is expected to open in the summer at 3080 U.S. 21, in the Regent Towne Center anchored by Food Lion, in Fort Mill.
The company, named for founder Phyllis Jordan in 1978, provides a taste of the Bayou with beignets on the pastry menu. The coffee itself takes arabica beans and roasts them in a manner that produces a less-acidic taste than other coffees.
The Fort Mill location will be the fifth PJ's in the Palmetto state.
The fast food palette in Rock Hill could get spicier soon. Just north of Dave Lyle Boulevard, east of Interstate 77, Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings is opening its new location at 636 Crown Pointe Lane, near Target.
The chicken is served at five levels of spiciness. And the hottest level requires customers to sign a waiver.
There are a few Charlotte locations, but the Rock Hill location will be Hangry Joe’s debut in South Carolina. No opening date is available.
As Whataburger prepares to open its first restaurant in North Carolina this week, plans for one more Charlotte-area location have been unveiled — this time in Rock Hill.The Texas-based burger chain will put its first York County location at the former O’Charley’s restaurant site, Preston Hughes, a growth market leader for Whataburger in South Carolina, told CharlotteFive. That spot sits along a busy stretch of road off Dave Lyle Boulevard, acr...
As Whataburger prepares to open its first restaurant in North Carolina this week, plans for one more Charlotte-area location have been unveiled — this time in Rock Hill.
The Texas-based burger chain will put its first York County location at the former O’Charley’s restaurant site, Preston Hughes, a growth market leader for Whataburger in South Carolina, told CharlotteFive. That spot sits along a busy stretch of road off Dave Lyle Boulevard, across the street from Chick-Fil-A and Ginza Buffet.
Whataburger officials have said they’ve altogether got plans in the works for about 30 locations across the Carolinas. The first South Carolina restaurant opened in July 2024 in Boiling Springs, kicking off a rapid expansion plan.
The first in North Carolina will open in Gastonia on Thursday, May 29 — and long lines are expected. A private, pre-opening event for friends and family of training crew members led to lines stretching down Franklin Boulevard, and at least one Whataburger team member expected customers to line up outside more than a day in advance.
The first 100 customers at the Gastonia location after the 9 a.m. opening will get Whataburger swag bags. After that, the restaurant will be open 24 hours a day, with breakfast served from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m., and burgers served any time.
By the end of 2025, Whataburger has planned to open a total of 10 restaurants in North Carolina, plus one in the suburban Charlotte community of Indian Land, SC. More are slated to follow quickly after:
Look for these locations opening soon:
Location: 3415 E Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28056 (opening May 29)
Location: 2265 Cross Pointe Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (opening early 2026)
Location: Multiple others, opening soon
Cuisine: American, burgers, breakfast
A key piece of Rock Hill’s textile history, a prominent York County church site and nearly two dozen homes highlight the region’s biggest property deals in June.The three-county region — York, Chester and Lancaster — had more than 30 sales last month that topped $1 million. Most of them were homes, and most of those homes were in Fort Mill.Here’s a look, according to county land records, at the region’s most rece...
A key piece of Rock Hill’s textile history, a prominent York County church site and nearly two dozen homes highlight the region’s biggest property deals in June.
The three-county region — York, Chester and Lancaster — had more than 30 sales last month that topped $1 million. Most of them were homes, and most of those homes were in Fort Mill.
Here’s a look, according to county land records, at the region’s most recent high-dollar deals:
▪ York-based company NL Ventures XIV Ratchford bought a 21-acre commercial property in York for $18 million. The June 26 sale includes a nearly 190,000-square-foot warehouse at 200 Ratchford Road. It was built in 1979. York County owned the property as recently as 2011, and it’s had several owners since.
The property is east of Kings Mountain Street, in an industrial area west of Lincoln Estates homes. This spring, The Herald reported industrial waste machinery maker Komar Industries would move Charlotte-based subsidiary Bace to the Ratchford Road site. Komar Industries recently posted on its social media that the company is hiring electricians and welders for the new site.
▪ Bass & McFadden, a Rock Hill company that also owns downtown retail property, bought The Old Cotton Factory on Chatham Avenue for $8 million. The nearly 6-acre Rock Hill site at Chatham and West White Street has 11 addresses, as the site has transitioned from a textile hub to a modern mix of commercial, office and retail space.
The Old Cotton Factory is a more than 95,000-square-foot brick building that was constructed in 1881. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and described there as Rock Hill’s first mill. It’s also listed as the first steam-powered textile mill in the state.
Banks & McFadden bought the 210 and 212 E. Main St. site downtown in 2015. That property has a dozen commercial sites. The Old Cotton Factory deal took place on June 13.
▪ Charleston-based Elmeco Properties bought a more than 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Rock Hill on June 26 for $2 million. The 2003 construction at 131 Rental Court is between Ebenezer Road and Constitution Boulevard. It’s a little more than 1 acre, one of six similar warehouse buildings on Rental Court. The site is an office for heating and cooling company Fogel Services.
▪ Commercial real estate company C.F. Smith Property Group out of Pinehurst, North Carolina, bought two properties on U.S. 21 in Fort Mill on June 4 for $2 million. A 4-acre property at 3099 Hwy. 21 has four commercial buildings totaling nearly 9,000 square feet of retail and storage space. More than 1 acre at 3139 Hwy. 21 sits behind the commercial piece, and has a 2,900-square-foot home on it. The two properties are across U.S. 21 from Regent Parkway, south of the Carowinds area and the North Carolina state line.
▪ Transformation Church bought the former Good Samaritan UMC property in Lake Wylie on June 9 for $1.9 million. Good Samaritan held services at the 5220 Crowders Cove Lane site for nearly 30 years, prominently situated at the Three Points intersection of highways 49, 274 and 557. The more than 10-acre site has seen restaurants, stores and housing developments spring up all around it in that time. Transformation Church is a nondenominational group with sites in Indian Land and Lake Wylie.
▪ Homebuilder Taylor Morrison bought 21 Indian Land lots off Harrisburg Road for $1.7 million. The June 24 sale involves property on Beacon Heights and Miles Gap roads.
▪ Codo Investments in Greenville bought 18 properties in the College Downs neighborhood of Rock Hill for $1.7 million. The June 13 sale involves rental homes on Gathings and Gilmore roads, Doby Drive and Patterson Court. The transaction moves Homes of Hope affordable housing units to Greenville-based Affordable Upstate.
▪ A Charlotte company with the same Steele Creek address as Jackson Orthodontics and Creekside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry bought a 3,600-square-foot medical office building in Fort Mill for $1.5 million. AM Jackson Real Estate bought the property June 16. The medical offices were built in 2000 at the intersection of Ben Casey Drive and Dave Gibson Boulevard, just off S.C. 160 West.
Of the 23 homes that sold in June for $1 million or more, 10 of them are in Fort Mill. Indian Land had five, and Tega Cay had four more. Two Springfield homes in Fort Mill sold for the highest amounts, at $1.9 million and $1.8 million.
There have now been 135 million-dollar home sales in the first half of the year. That’s well on pace to top last year’s record for a full year, at 185 homes.
Use the map below for more details on the recent sales. Blue icons are June sales. Black icons are million-dollar home deals from earlier this year.
In a collaborative effort to strengthen the landscape of affordable housing in South Carolina, Homes of Hope and Affordable Upstate have finalized the transfer of 18 single-family rental homes in Rock Hill.This partnership safeguards the affordability of the units while supporting the continued growth and mission-driven work of both organizations, a news release stated.The project reflects a shared vision: ensuring that South Caro...
In a collaborative effort to strengthen the landscape of affordable housing in South Carolina, Homes of Hope and Affordable Upstate have finalized the transfer of 18 single-family rental homes in Rock Hill.
This partnership safeguards the affordability of the units while supporting the continued growth and mission-driven work of both organizations, a news release stated.
The project reflects a shared vision: ensuring that South Carolina families continue to have access to stable, affordable housing — even as the region faces escalating housing costs and a significant shortage of quality affordable units, the release stated.
“This transaction will be transformational in its impact, and more importantly, incredibly stabilizing for the families living in these homes,” said Don Oglesby, president and CEO of Homes of Hope, in the release.
The homes will remain affordable under the stewardship of Affordable Upstate, whose mission is to preserve affordability through intentional ownership and community-centered housing solutions, the release stated.
This strategic decision allows Homes of Hope, a leading provider of affordable housing and workforce development in South Carolina, to maximize its capital needs while ensuring the long-term affordability of these homes for families who need them most, the release stated. The sale reflects a shared commitment to addressing the region’s deepening housing crisis through thoughtful collaboration and forward-looking solutions.
South Carolina faces a dire shortage of affordable housing, with thousands of families burdened by rising rents and limited housing options, according to the release. By transitioning ownership of the Rock Hill properties to Affordable Upstate, Homes of Hope ensures continuity in affordability while preserving the integrity of its mission and positioning itself for continued impact in the years ahead.
“Through a model that seamlessly integrates collaboration across sectors, Homes of Hope shows what’s possible when cities, nonprofits, investors, and developers unite around a shared vision,” said Mario Brown, co-founder and CEO of Affordable Upstate, in the release. “We are especially grateful for the Fieldmont Group and Clark Merritt, whose deep management experience and facilitation will play a pivotal role in preserving the legacy of affordability that Homes of Hope has established here.”
This collaboration exemplifies the type of cross-sector teamwork that is essential to solving South Carolina’s affordable housing challenges — balancing stewardship of existing assets with bold action to scale impact across communities, the release stated.
Homes of Hope is a nonprofit organization based in Greenville, dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions and economic mobility opportunities to individuals and families in need, according to the release. Since its founding in 1998, Homes of Hope has built 705 homes and graduated 337 men from the Men’s Workforce Development program, offering hope and a brighter future to the community.
Affordable Upstate is a real estate investment firm focused on redeveloping and redefining naturally occurring affordable housing in the Upstate of South Carolina, according to the release. Since 2017 they have placed over $50 million of investor equity into socially responsible, environmentally enhanced workforce housing assets, resulting in a diverse and thriving portfolio with over 1,450 apartment units that satisfy the expectations of residents, investors, and communities.