Greenville Personal Injury Attorneys
Fighting for the Injured in Spartanburg & the Surrounding Areas
Were you recently injured in an accident that wasn't your fault? In addition to dealing with physical pain, you are likely concerned about how you will cover mounting medical bills and lost income from missed work. If your injuries were the result of someone else's negligence, you have the right to pursue legal action and seek damages. At Sarratt & Horta Vorse, P.A., we can help you understand your rights and legal options for getting accountability and recovering compensation.
Our experienced attorneys are prepared to handle many types of personal injury cases, including those involving car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death. Our team can also assist with workplace accidents and workers’ compensation claims. We can dig deep into the details of your case so that we can thoroughly assess liability and identify all potential avenues of recovery.
Our firm is always prepared to go to trial if that's what it takes to get you the full and fair compensation you deserve. We recognize what is at stake when you have suffered serious injuries and always aim to maximize what you recover. You do not owe our team legal fees unless we help you secure damages.
You have limited time to take legal action, so don't wait to call (864) 635-6145 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our Greenville personal injury lawyers. Se habla español.
The Attorneys Behind the Firm
Get to know the attorneys at Sarratt & Horta Vorse, P.A., who combine experience, preparation, and care in every case.
How Do I Know If I Have a Personal Injury Claim?
A personal injury claim is a type of civil lawsuit that allows you to seek compensation for damages when you are harmed by another person or organization's negligence. We can help you determine if your situation meets the legal criteria for a claim.
A successful personal injury claim requires proving the following four elements:
- Duty of care. The at-fault party must have had a legal duty to act reasonably and avoid harming others. For example, a driver has a duty to obey traffic laws, and a store owner has a duty to maintain a reasonably safe environment for customers.
- Breach of duty. The at-fault party must have failed in that duty. This means their actions or inactions were careless or negligent. For instance, a driver who runs a red light or a store owner who ignores an obvious spill on the floor has likely breached their duty.
- Causation. The at-fault party's breach of duty must have directly caused your injuries. In other words, we must be able to connect the other person's carelessness to the accident or incident that injured you. Your injuries would not have happened without their negligence.
- Damages. You must have suffered actual harm or losses as a result of your injuries. Without provable damages, you don't have a claim.
Our team at Sarratt & Horta Vorse, P.A. can evaluate your case to see if you have a claim. We can listen to your story, review the facts, and explain your legal options. Our attorneys can assess the strength of your case and advise you on the optimal course of action.
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Trial ReadyWe prepare every case as if it will go to trial, giving our clients the strongest possible position whether in negotiations or the courtroom.
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Client TrustBy taking the time to explain every step and educate our clients, we build confidence and lasting trust in our representation.
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Clear CommunicationWith in-depth consultations and Spanish-speaking services, we make sure every client understands their options and feels supported.
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Proven AdvocacyOur attorneys bring extensive trial experience and a commitment to fighting for the best outcomes in every case.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in South Carolina?
A statute of limitations sets the time limit for filing a personal injury claim. For most personal injury cases in South Carolina, you have three years from the date you were injured to file a lawsuit. This same three-year deadline also applies to wrongful death claims, but the time limit is tied to the date of the victim's death, which isn't necessarily the day they suffered fatal injuries. If you miss the applicable deadline, you will most likely be unable to recover any compensation, no matter the strength of your claim.
You should always seek legal advice as soon as you can when you suffer injuries due to another party's negligence. These deadlines may seem like a long time, but crucial evidence can disappear quickly. Witnesses' memories fade, and physical evidence can get lost or cleaned up. The sooner you reach out to our lawyers, the sooner we can start our investigation, preserve evidence, and get to work on your case.
How Long Do I Have to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in South Carolina?
You must report work-related injuries to your employer within 90 days of the date you were injured or the date you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) your injury. You then have two years from the date you were injured or the date you discovered or should have discovered your injury to file your workers’ compensation claim.
Don't wait until the last minute! Delays in reporting or filing a claim can complicate your case.