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Charleston Personal Injury Attorneys Serving
Individuals and Businesses Across South Carolina
Charleston Injury Lawyers
Understanding South Carolina Personal Injury Law
Personal injury is the heart of what we do at Clawson Fargnoli Utsey, LLC. We are trial lawyers with over 20 years of experience litigating cases involving life-altering personal injuries and death. We are 100% devoted to representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Contemplating legal strategy, crafting targeted discovery, taking depositions, and thinking on our feet in the courtroom are some of our greatest strengths. We have tried numerous cases to verdict and pride ourselves on our skills as trial lawyers.
When filing a personal injury claim, it is important that you have skilled and aggressive Charleston injury lawyers on your side. With past experience defending insurance companies and other liable parties, we understand how these entities think, as well as what they’ll do to avoid paying out claims. Now, we use this knowledge to build the strongest possible cases on behalf of our clients.
As a boutique law firm, we offer a high level of client service and support. Our firm provides personalized legal strategies, consistent communication, and one-on-one attorney attention to each and every client. To date, we have successfully secured millions of dollars on behalf of the seriously injured, as well as surviving loved ones of those wrongfully killed throughout the Charleston area.
If you were injured or your loved one was killed due to someone else’s negligence, contact our Charleston personal injury lawyers for a free consultation.
Who Can File a Personal Injury Claim?
The key element of any standard personal injury claim is negligence. In other words, in order to file a claim, you must prove that another person or party was negligent and that this is what led to your injuries and resulting damages.
The four elements of a personal injury claim are:
Duty of Care:
To bring a claim, you must establish that another party owed you a duty of care. This is a legal responsibility, expressed or implied, to ensure the safety of others (within reason). For example, all motorists owe a duty of care to others on the road in that they must follow traffic laws and do everything possible to avoid collisions.
Breach:
Next, you must show that the defendant breached the duty of care. This is where negligence (or wrongful conduct) typically comes in. If a person or entity has acted negligently or unlawfully, they have typically breached the duty of care by failing to take reasonable measures to prevent an accident, injury, or death.
Causation:
Damages:
Committed To Your Recovery
At Clawson Fargnoli Utsey, LLC, we negotiate aggressively with insurance companies and other liable parties to recover the maximum compensation our clients are owed.
Damages in Personal Injury Cases
The purpose of a personal injury claim is to allow victims of negligence to recover financial compensation for the losses they experienced due to their injuries. These losses are collectively known as “damages.”
Victims of negligence can pursue compensation for both financial and non-financial damages, including but not limited to:
Ambulance fees and hospitalization
Ongoing and future medical expenses
Lost income and/or wages
Lost future earnings
Lost or reduced earning capacity due to disability
Lost or reduced quality of life
Property damage repair costs
Emotional distress and trauma
Counseling services
Punitive damages
At Clawson Fargnoli Utsey, LLC, we negotiate aggressively with insurance companies and other liable parties to recover the maximum compensation our clients are owed. However, if the liable party refuses to offer a fair settlement, we are ready and able to take your case to trial.
Our Charleston injury lawyers are here to help. Contact us online or call today!
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Experience Matters
When it comes to personal injury claims, experience matters—and having a team with the right experience can make all the difference in your case. Our attorneys have practiced on both sides of personal injury law, meaning we know how the other side operates. Now, with 100% of our practice devoted to plaintiffs’ personal injury, we use this knowledge and experience to effectively advocate for our clients.
We have handled hundreds of personal injury cases in our careers as civil litigators. We represent clients who have been involved in all types of accidents, including car and motorcycle accidents, truck crashes, boating accidents, Jet Ski accidents, drunk driving collisions, and more. We also represent clients who have been injured due to property owner negligence, nursing home abuse, assault and battery, medication errors, and other acts of negligence and wrongful conduct.
Browse our practice areas here on our site to learn more about the specific types of cases we handle and how our Charleston personal injury lawyers can help you with your claim.
Areas of Practice
Bicycle Accidents
Boating Accidents
Brain Injuries
Car Accidents
Defamation, Libel & Slander
Dog Bites
Drunk Driving Accidents
Government Liability
Insurance Bad Faith
Jet Ski Accidents
Liquor Liability
Malicious Prosecution & Abuse Of Process
Maritime Law
Motorcycle Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Pedestrian Accidents
Police Chase Accidents
Premises Liability
Prescription, Pharmacy, and Medication Errors
Product Liability
Slip, Trip, & Falls
Title IX, Campus Sexual Assault, & Bullying
Truck Accidents
Workers’ Compensation
Wrongful Arrest & False Imprisonment
Wrongful Death
Experience to achieve results
With nearly 50 years of litigation experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, we have the perspective and knowledge needed to achieve results. Our Charleston personal injury lawyers fight aggressively for the maximum compensation our clients are owed- an approach that has helped us successfully recover millions of dollars for our clients.
$13,000,000
Product Liability
$8,000,000
Wrongful Death
$8,000,000
Commercial Dispute
$7,733,000
Medical Malpractice
$6,500,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$4,950,000
Child Abuse
$4,000,000
Premises Liability
$3,000,000
Medical Malpractice
Hear It From Our Clients
Scott S
“They are knowledgeable of what it takes to help their clients, but more importantly, they possess the compassion for these clients that drives them to help in the first place.”
– Scott S.
Teresa Z
“Clawson Fargnoli is a phenomenal firm. My results with Christy exceeded my expectations. She has a no-nonsense approach that was extremely refreshing. I highly recommend Christy and her partner.”
– Teresa Z.
Sue W
“Christy and Sam were extremely professional and worked quickly to facilitate a fast resolution.”
– Sue W.
Paula D
“I wholeheartedly recommend this law firm for your personal injury. Sam and Christy took care of us from day 1 and always treated us with the utmost respect … Thank you both for everything you’ve done for us!”
-Paula D.
Nicholas P
“I highly recommend Clawson Fargnoli Utsey to anyone needing legal services. The attorneys and staff make you feel like family in a caring yet professional environment.”
-Nicholas P.