Summerville, SC -  Every nine minutes in South Carolina, a person is injured in a vehicle accident - many of which are due to driver error or negligence. In 2018, over 15,000 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence compared to 18,000 in 2022; many with a high blood alcohol content were repeat offenders.

Traffic violations like running stop signs and red lights account for some of the worst crashes, with injuries, while speeding and aggressive driving result in truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. Additionally, road defects such as potholes and improper speed bumps cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles. 

Victims in these situations need a skilled personal injury attorney to help them recover the damages they deserve for their injuries. Murphy Crantford Meehan has in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in handling claims of head/neck/spine injuries, emotional distress, paralysis, and life-altering injuries caused by car accidents. 

In most cases, South Carolina law requires victims to file a lawsuit within three years following the car accident. The firm recognizes this and is committed to guiding clients about the law while proving negligence, collecting evidence, communicating with insurance companies, hiring expert witnesses, and representing victims’ interests in court if needed. 

When proving negligence, their Summerville car accident lawyers follow a structured approach that features crucial factors. First, Murphy Crantford Meehan establishes that the driver owed the victim a duty of care (all road users must drive reasonably to prevent car accidents). They may refer to the city’s traffic laws, road/weather conditions, and driving regulations. 

Secondly, the attorney must show that the at-fault driver breached their duty of care and acted negligently through photos/videos, expert analysis, witness accounts, or traffic citations. They then prove that the breach of duty directly caused the motor vehicle accident, resulting in injuries, evidenced by legal records.

Finally, Murphy Crantford Meehan calculates the financial, emotional, and physical damages caused by the accident, including medical expenses, homecare equipment, lost wages/diminished earning potential, funeral/burial expenses, and more. This comprehensive approach enables the law firm to secure damages for its clients. 

Murphy Crantford Meehan has also won numerous cases for victims of premises liability, construction accidents, dram shop, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, train accidents, and wrongful death. Many clients speak positively about their experience at the law firm.

About Murphy Crantford Meehan

Murphy Crantford Meehan is a full-service law firm that takes pride in helping clients find a just solution to their personal injury, worker’s compensation, criminal defense, real estate law, and estate law issues throughout South Carolina. Since 1995, the firm has taken on some of the most complex cases and approached each client respectfully and compassionately.

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Name
Murphy Crantford Meehan
Contact name
Christopher J. Murphy
Contact phone
(843) 832-1120
Contact address
136 W Richardson Ave
City
Summerville
State
SC
Zip
29483
Country
United States
Url
https://mcmlawsc.com/locations/summerville/