Our personal injury lawyers will ensure that you are not exploited or coerced into a settlement that is not in your best interests. We will represent you in negotiations and, if necessary, in court to ensure that you receive fair compensation.
Whether it’s a careless motorist or a huge corporation, we make it a priority to properly investigate each case. We take pride in taking on cases that other legal firms in South Carolina might find challenging. We’ll work hard to get our clients the maximum settlement sum allowed under the law.
After reviewing your case, we will prove the at-fault party is responsible for your injuries and focus on settling your personal injury claim.
If necessary, our experienced accident attorneys will take your case to trial to protect your interests.
After an accident, it’s normal to have a wide variety of questions. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to get clear, honest information from the insurance company.
Here, our personal injury lawyers answer some of your most common questions.
The value of a personal injury lawsuit depends on:
Your attorney will draft a demand letter that will give an accurate estimate of the total value of your settlement.
A personal injury lawyer helps individuals who have sustained injuries in accidents to recover the financial compensation needed to pay for medical treatment, make up for lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The insurance companies will contact you quickly after your accident and will want to settle as soon as possible. Frequently the amount they want to settle for is much less than you may need. An experienced personal injury lawyer has the skill to negotiate with the insurance companies to make sure that you get compensated fairly for your injuries.
If the insurance companies fail to meet the compensation amount deemed necessary, then the personal injury attorney is prepared to take your case to court to make sure you receive the amount needed to cover your costs from your injuries.
Personal injury attorneys are familiar with how the insurance claim process works, what evidence is needed, and how to calculate and present a claim for you.
Without experienced legal counsel on your side, it can be challenging to navigate how to handle insurance companies.
Most of the time, personal injury lawsuits do not require the involved parties to go to trial. Instead, settlement negotiations will be deliberated and finalized in mediation between your attorney and the at-fault party’s insurance company.
Our Savannah lawyers will discuss the best options for you to receive the largest settlement possible, which can lead to trial.
The benefit of working with the personal injury attorneys at The Brown Firm is that we don’t get paid unless you get paid. We do not require any upfront legal fees or out-of-pocket expenses and we offer a free consultation where we will go over your legal options and rights for your specific case.
Many lawyers charge an astronomical amount for their representation, and in the end, your case could end up costing you money.
That’s why we never charge our clients a penny unless we win the case and get you the settlement that you deserve.
After you receive your settlement, a percentage will be deducted to pay for your attorney’s hard work and success at getting you the justice you deserve.
The average time it takes to settle a personal injury claim is 6 – 24 months. This is because the details of personal injury cases vary greatly from case to case. Some of the factors that can affect the timetable of receiving your settlement are:
All of these factors can affect when you receive the settlement.
With the help of an experienced injury attorney, they will fight to make sure that you receive the maximum settlement while you focus on your recovery.
There are several factors that determine the amount of your settlement, such as the circumstances of your accident, the severity of your injury, and the overall expenses due to the injuries sustained.
In a personal injury accident, you can be compensated for special, general, and sometimes punitive damages.
Special Damages: These are damages that have quantifiable amounts. This includes property damage, medical bills, and lost wages.
General Damages: General damages are harder to calculate. This includes pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of consortium, loss of companionship, physical disfigurement or impairment.
Punitive Damages: When the cause of the accident is due to extreme negligence, such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, punitive damages can be added to a settlement as an act of punishment.Will My Case Go To Trial?
Most personal injury cases will not go to trial. Typically the claim is settled between your personal injury lawyer and the insurance companies during negotiations.
However, if insurance companies are unwilling to give fair compensation, The Brown Firm is prepared to take the case to trial.
If your claim does go to trial, Okatie’s top personal injury attorneys at The Brown Firm have the experience and knowledge to fight for your rights and to make sure that you are compensated fairly for your injuries.
Harry Brown isn’t your average trial lawyer. Besides graduating from John Marshall Law School and passing the bar in Georgia, he earned a Doctor of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic. He was a practicing chiropractor for 10 years.
Chiropractors don’t just learn how bodies work and respond to trauma—they’re also specially trained to see things holistically. This unique perspective helps Harry and his team uncover the truth when investigating cases and understand what their clients really need.
Harry sees accident injuries and the healthcare industry in a way most personal injury lawyers don’t. He brings that empathy to his practice.