Car Accident Attorney - West Columbia
Visit our West Columbia car accident attorney.
Making sure you receive the compassionate care and treatment you deserve.
Contact Burnside Law Firm, LLC to schedule a free consultation today.
Attorney Kelly L. Burnside will handle every aspect of your case from beginning to end. From setting up your claim to handling all the necessary paperwork. She will investigate your case, collect evidence and negotiation with the insurance company. Burnside Law Firm, LLC will also represent you in court during trial (if needed). We will help you in every step of the legal process. Our goal is to make the entire process fast, stress-free, and ensure you get maximum results.
If you were injured from the careless actions of another driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact Burnside Law Firm, LLC to learn how a car accident attorney in West Columbia can help you!
We do not charge for helping you with your property damage!
If you have never been in a car accident before, click here to read about what you should and shouldn’t do!
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According to News9.com, the Average American will be involved in 4 car accidents in the course of their lifetime. Please make sure you are prepared with Underinsurance and Medpay insurance!
Underinsured motorist coverage steps in when you’re in an accident with an at-fault driver whose liability limits are too low to cover the medical expenses of any injured people. A 2012 study by the CDC showed, that on average, hospitalizations due to crash-related injuries can cost a person about $57,000 over their lifetime.
South Carolina’s auto accident laws only state that drivers must have $25,000 in liability coverage. Therefore, unless you want to come out of pocket $32,000, you should talk to your Agent today about underinsurance.
What is MEDPAY?
- Medical payments coverage (MedPay) is an add-on to auto insurance that covers expenses related to vehicular accidents.
- Medpay is a dollar for dollar reimbursement, which is great for covering large deductibles.
- MedPay covers you and any passengers in your vehicle and any pedestrians you may injure. Medpay will also cover you if you are a passenger in another vehicle or are injured by a vehicle as a pedestrian, bike rider, or public transportation rider.
- The average individual yearly deductible was $5,101 during the Open Enrollment Period in 2024.
- Medpay can be bought in $1,000, $5000, $10,000 or $25,000.
Driver Stats in South Carolina
According to recent data from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, a traffic accident occurs every 3.7 minutes in the Palmetto State. In just under 10 hours, a fatal collision claims another life on South Carolina roads. The statistics only become more alarming when examining specific demographics and scenarios.
- Every 28 hours, someone loses their life in a drunk-driving wreck
- Teen drivers are involved in fatal or severe crashes every 1.3 hours
- Drivers without a seat belt die every 27.5 hours
- 1 pedestrian dies every 2.3 days
- Motorcyclists losing their life every 3.1 days
Next steps…
If you’ve lost a loved one in a car accident caused by someone else’s recklessness or carelessness, don’t hesitate to seek legal guidance from experienced attorneys at Burnside Law who offer free consultations to determine if you have a valid wrongful death claim. Let us help you seek the justice and compensation your family deserves.
If you have any additional quesitons about Underinsurance or Medpay? Contact Kelly Burnside to schedule a free consultation today. She will gladly answer any questions you have about automobile coverage!
West Columbia Information
West Columbia, SC was first chartered as a town in 1894 under the name Brookland.
The town was called Brookland because of the vast number of clear water brooks throughout the area. The United States Postal Service designated the area “New Brookland” since there already existed a town with the name Brookland. In 1936, the charter was changed to West Columbia.