Roden Law’s Charleston personal injury attorneys represent clients throughout the Lowcountry — from North Charleston and Mount Pleasant to Summerville, Goose Creek, and the surrounding communities. Whether you were hurt in a crash on I-26, a boat accident in Charleston Harbor, a slip and fall in a downtown hotel, or a workplace injury at the Port of Charleston, our team is ready to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Call (843) 790-8999 for a free consultation.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Charleston
Our Charleston office handles the full range of personal injury cases that arise in the Lowcountry:
- Car Accidents in Charleston — I-26, I-526, US-17, the Ravenel Bridge, Highway 61
- Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accidents — Port of Charleston traffic, I-26 corridor crashes
- Slip and Fall / Premises Liability — King Street, Market Street, hotels, tourist attractions
- Motorcycle Accidents — Coastal roads, lane-split restrictions, scenic route collisions
- Maritime & Boating Injuries — Charleston Harbor, ICW, offshore accidents
- Workers’ Compensation — Port, military base contractors, construction, hospitality
- Wrongful Death — Fatal accidents throughout Charleston County
- Medical Malpractice — MUSC, Roper St. Francis, Bon Secours
- Brain & Head Injuries — Traumatic brain injuries from motor vehicle crashes
- Boating Accidents — Lowcountry waterway crashes and injuries
Why Hire a Local Charleston Personal Injury Attorney?
Charleston’s legal landscape has unique characteristics that make local knowledge essential. Our attorneys know the Charleston County Circuit Court, the judges on the bench, and the local defense firms that insurers routinely retain. That familiarity translates directly to more effective representation.
We also understand what makes Charleston injury cases distinctive. The I-26/I-526 interchange near the airport is one of South Carolina’s most accident-prone highway segments. The Ravenel Bridge generates serious crash dynamics when fog or wind affects visibility. King Street’s dense pedestrian activity, especially on weekends, creates ongoing slip-and-fall and pedestrian accident risk. The Port of Charleston and JBcharleston generate substantial workers’ compensation and third-party liability cases.
Our Charleston office is located at 127 King Street, Suite 200, in the heart of downtown. We serve clients throughout Charleston County and the surrounding Lowcountry communities of North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, James Island, and West Ashley.
South Carolina Personal Injury Law: What Charleston Clients Need to Know
Filing Deadline: 3 Years
South Carolina law gives personal injury victims three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit under S.C. Code § 15-3-530. While this is longer than Georgia’s two-year window, waiting weakens your case. Witnesses move, surveillance footage gets overwritten, and physical evidence disappears. Contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Modified Comparative Fault in South Carolina
South Carolina uses a modified comparative fault system. You can recover damages as long as you are found less than 51% responsible for the accident. Your recovery is reduced proportionally by your share of fault. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies aggressively try to assign fault to claimants — this is exactly why having your own attorney matters.
Filing in Charleston County Circuit Court
Personal injury lawsuits in Charleston are heard by the Charleston County Circuit Court at 100 Broad Street. Graeham C. Gillin, our lead Charleston attorney, has extensive experience practicing before the Circuit Court and understands the procedural requirements that govern your case.
Charleston’s Most Dangerous Roads and Accident Areas
- I-26 near the airport: Complex interchanges, heavy commercial traffic, and merge zones make this one of the most accident-prone stretches of highway in South Carolina.
- I-526 (Mark Clark Expressway): High-speed multi-lane highway with limited exit spacing and significant truck traffic from the port.
- US-17 (Savannah Highway): Long commercial corridor from West Ashley to Hollywood with numerous signalized intersections and pedestrian crossings.
- Ravenel Bridge access roads: Congested on-ramps and the bridge’s long span create merging hazards and limited accident recovery space.
- King Street and the Market area: Dense pedestrian traffic, dockless scooters, and distracted drivers create ongoing pedestrian and slip-and-fall risk.
Compensation Available in South Carolina Personal Injury Cases
- Medical expenses — past and future treatment, rehabilitation, assistive devices
- Lost wages and earning capacity — income lost during recovery and reduced future earnings
- Pain and suffering — South Carolina does not impose a statutory cap on pain and suffering in standard PI cases
- Property damage — vehicle repair or replacement and other damaged property
- Loss of consortium — damages for spouses and family members affected by serious injuries
- Punitive damages — available in cases of willful, wanton, or reckless conduct
What to Do After an Injury in Charleston
- Call 911. Get the police report number — you will need it for your claim.
- Photograph everything: vehicles, injuries, road conditions, traffic signals, signage.
- Get witness contact information before they leave the scene.
- Seek medical attention promptly, even if symptoms seem minor at first.
- Do not give recorded statements to insurance adjusters without first speaking to an attorney.
- Call Roden Law’s Charleston office at (843) 790-8999 for a free case review.