At SC PI Attorneys, we measure our success by the results we deliver for the people we represent. The settlements and verdicts on this page reflect real cases handled on behalf of real South Carolina clients who were seriously injured because of someone else's negligence. Each one represents a person whose life was disrupted and whose legal rights we fought to protect.
These results span a wide range of personal injury case types including car accidents, truck crashes, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, and more. While no two cases are alike and past results do not guarantee a specific outcome, our track record reflects the standard of preparation and advocacy we bring to every case we take.
If you or someone you love has been injured in South Carolina, contact us today for a free case evaluation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Notable Results
Wrongful Death Settlement Following Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash
A South Carolina family lost their father and husband when a commercial truck driver, fatigued after exceeding federal hours-of-service limits, crossed the center line and struck his vehicle head-on. Our attorneys obtained electronic logging device data, the driver's employment history, and maintenance records revealing systemic safety violations by the trucking company. The case resolved through a confidential settlement before trial.
Medical Malpractice Verdict Following Surgical Error
A South Carolina patient suffered permanent nerve damage and chronic pain following a surgical procedure during which the operating physician deviated from the accepted standard of care. Our legal team worked with board-certified surgical experts to document the deviation and its lasting consequences. After the hospital's insurer refused to negotiate fairly, we took the case to trial and secured a verdict in our client's favor.
Vehicle Accident Results
Car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, and other vehicle injury cases- Truck Accident $2,300,000
Settlement – Catastrophic Injuries from Semi-Truck Rollover
Client suffered a traumatic brain injury and multiple spinal fractures when a commercial semi-truck rolled over on a South Carolina interstate due to improperly secured cargo. We established both driver negligence and cargo loading violations, leading to a pre-trial settlement from the trucking company and its insurer.
- Car Accident $975,000
Settlement – Spinal Cord Injury from Drunk Driver
Client sustained a serious spinal cord injury after being struck by a drunk driver who ran a red light. We pursued both the at-fault driver's policy and successfully argued for punitive damages, resulting in a recovery that covered lifetime care costs and lost earning capacity.
- Motorcycle Accident $875,000
Settlement – Severe Road Rash and Leg Fractures
A motorcyclist was forced off the road by a distracted driver who failed to check mirrors before changing lanes. The client suffered severe road rash requiring multiple skin grafting procedures and a compound leg fracture requiring surgical repair and extended rehabilitation.
- Truck Accident $1,450,000
Verdict – Delivery Truck Driver Fatigue
A delivery truck driver who had been on the road for over 14 consecutive hours rear-ended our client at highway speed, causing a herniated disc requiring surgery and permanent partial disability. The jury awarded damages exceeding the defendant's initial settlement offer by more than four times.
- Car Accident $650,000
Settlement – Head-On Collision, Multiple Fractures
Client sustained fractures to both legs, three ribs, and her dominant wrist when a wrong-way driver struck her vehicle head-on on a two-lane highway. Recovery included medical expenses, lost income during a nine-month recovery, and non-economic damages for pain and ongoing mobility limitations.
- Uber Accident $480,000
Settlement – Passenger Injured by Rideshare Driver
A rideshare passenger suffered a severe concussion and soft tissue injuries to her neck and shoulder when her Uber driver ran a stop sign. We navigated the complex multi-layer insurance structure applicable during an active trip and recovered full compensation from the platform's commercial policy.
- Pedestrian Accident $1,100,000
Settlement – Pedestrian Struck at Crosswalk
A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a driver who ran a red light while looking at a mobile phone. The client sustained a traumatic brain injury, bilateral leg fractures, and required over a year of physical and occupational therapy. Surveillance footage from a nearby business was pivotal in establishing liability.
- Bicycle Accident $395,000
Settlement – Cyclist Doored by Parked Vehicle
A cyclist suffered a fractured collarbone, torn rotator cuff, and a concussion after a car door was opened suddenly into the bike lane. We established both the vehicle operator's negligence and the municipality's failure to properly designate a safe cycling corridor in the area.
- Hit and Run $310,000
Settlement – Uninsured Motorist Claim After Hit and Run
A South Carolina driver was struck from behind and the at-fault driver fled the scene. We successfully argued an underinsured motorist claim under our client's own policy and recovered compensation for a herniated disc, ongoing pain management, and lost wages during recovery.
Wrongful Death Results
Cases where negligence took a life and surviving families sought justice- Wrongful Death $4,200,000
Settlement – Trucking Company Liability, Fatal Crash
Family recovered maximum compensation after losing their loved one to a fatigued commercial truck driver. Settlement covered funeral costs, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and the surviving spouse's future economic needs.
- Wrongful Death $1,800,000
Verdict – Fatal Pedestrian Accident
A jury found a driver liable for the wrongful death of a grandmother crossing a street in her neighborhood. She was struck by a driver who was texting while driving. The verdict included compensation for the family's loss of companionship, grief, and the financial contributions she would have made to her family over her remaining life expectancy.
- Wrongful Death $2,750,000
Settlement – Construction Site Fatality
A construction worker was killed when unsecured scaffolding collapsed at a South Carolina job site. We identified the general contractor's failure to follow OSHA safety requirements as the primary cause and recovered a seven-figure settlement for the worker's surviving spouse and children.
- Wrongful Death $1,350,000
Settlement – Nursing Home Neglect Causing Death
An elderly resident of a South Carolina nursing facility died from complications related to untreated pressure sores and severe dehydration. We documented the facility's systemic understaffing and failure to follow its own care protocols, resulting in a settlement for the resident's adult children.
- Wrongful Death $980,000
Settlement – Drunk Driving Fatality
A family lost their son when a drunk driver struck his vehicle at a highway intersection late at night. We pursued both the at-fault driver and the bar that served him alcohol past the point of visible intoxication under South Carolina's dram shop laws, ultimately recovering from both parties.
- Wrongful Death $1,200,000
Settlement – Defective Product Causing Fatal Injury
A manufacturing defect in a power tool caused a catastrophic failure that fatally injured a worker. We filed a product liability wrongful death claim against the manufacturer and distributor, documenting similar defect reports that had been ignored prior to our client's fatal accident.
Premises Liability Results
Slip and fall, negligent security, swimming pools, and unsafe property conditions- Slip and Fall $650,000
Settlement – Grocery Store Slip and Fall, Hip Fracture
An elderly client suffered a displaced hip fracture requiring surgical replacement after slipping on an unmarked wet floor in a South Carolina grocery store. Store records showed the spill had been reported over 30 minutes before the fall with no corrective action taken. The client required ongoing home care following the incident.
- Negligent Security $825,000
Settlement – Assault at Hotel Due to Inadequate Security
A hotel guest was violently assaulted in a parking garage after the property removed its overnight security guard to cut costs. We documented prior criminal incidents on the property that the hotel's management knew about and failed to address, establishing foreseeability and liability for our client's serious injuries.
- Swimming Pool $1,600,000
Settlement – Child Near-Drowning at Apartment Complex
A child suffered permanent neurological damage from a near-drowning incident at an apartment complex pool that lacked proper fencing, functioning latches, and required safety equipment. The settlement covered lifetime medical care, educational support needs, and the family's non-economic losses.
- Trip and Fall $290,000
Settlement – Cracked Sidewalk Causing Ankle Fracture
A client tripped on a severely deteriorated public sidewalk, suffering a complex ankle fracture requiring surgical fixation and six months of restricted mobility. We established the city's knowledge of the hazard through maintenance request records and recovered compensation for surgery, rehabilitation, and lost income.
- Slip and Fall $410,000
Settlement – Restaurant Fall, Wrist and Shoulder Injuries
A patron fell on a freshly mopped restaurant floor with no wet floor sign present, fracturing her wrist and tearing her rotator cuff. Security camera footage captured both the fall and a staff member mopping moments earlier without placing any warning signs. Both injuries required surgical intervention.
- Dog Bite $275,000
Settlement – Severe Dog Bite Causing Facial Scarring
A child was attacked by a neighbor's dog while playing in a shared yard, sustaining deep facial lacerations requiring reconstructive surgery and leaving permanent scarring. South Carolina's strict dog bite liability statute applied and we recovered compensation for all medical treatment including future revision surgeries and psychological care.
Catastrophic Injury Results
Brain injuries, spinal cord damage, burns, amputations, and permanent disability- Brain Injury $3,500,000
Settlement – Severe TBI from Construction Site Accident
A construction worker sustained a severe traumatic brain injury after falling from an inadequately guarded elevated platform. The injury resulted in permanent cognitive impairment, personality changes, and the inability to return to any form of employment. We retained neuropsychological and vocational experts to document the full lifetime impact.
- Spinal Cord $4,800,000
Settlement – Paralysis Following Vehicle Rollover
A young South Carolina resident was rendered paraplegic after a defective tire blowout caused a rollover accident. We pursued claims against both the vehicle manufacturer and the tire manufacturer, establishing design defects in both components. The settlement funded a lifetime care plan developed by a certified life care planner.
- Burn Injury $1,950,000
Settlement – Third-Degree Burns from Gas Line Explosion
A homeowner suffered third-degree burns to over 35 percent of his body when a utility contractor negligently struck a gas line during excavation, causing an explosion. The settlement covered extensive skin graft procedures, reconstructive surgeries, psychological treatment, and ongoing pain management care.
- Amputation $2,200,000
Settlement – Traumatic Below-Knee Amputation
A factory worker lost his lower leg when an inadequately guarded industrial machine engaged without warning. OSHA investigations confirmed multiple safety violations by the employer. We pursued a third-party claim against the machine manufacturer for a design defect in the safety interlock system and recovered a significant settlement.
- Catastrophic Injury $1,700,000
Settlement – Multiple Organ Damage from Trucking Crash
An overweight commercial truck with falsified inspection records crossed a median and struck our client's SUV. The client suffered injuries to her liver, spleen, and both kidneys, requiring emergency surgery and a six-month hospitalization. We established the trucking company's pattern of falsifying safety records to keep overloaded trucks on the road.
- Brain Injury $780,000
Settlement – Concussion with Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome
A client who sustained a concussion in a rear-end collision developed debilitating post-concussion syndrome causing chronic migraines, light sensitivity, cognitive difficulties, and depression that prevented her from returning to her career in accounting. We documented the economic impact with forensic accounting and neurological experts.
Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Results
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, and nursing home neglect- Medical Malpractice $3,100,000
Verdict – Permanent Nerve Damage from Surgical Error
A jury found a South Carolina surgeon liable for permanent nerve damage and chronic pain suffered by our client following an elective procedure. The surgeon deviated from the accepted standard of care during the operation, and the damage was irreversible. The verdict exceeded the defendant's highest pre-trial settlement offer by over two million dollars.
- Medical Malpractice $1,450,000
Settlement – Failure to Diagnose Cancer
A radiologist failed to identify a clearly visible tumor on imaging studies, delaying our client's cancer diagnosis by 18 months. By the time the cancer was discovered, it had progressed to a more advanced and difficult-to-treat stage. We retained oncology and radiology experts who confirmed the deviation from the standard of care.
- Birth Injury $5,500,000
Settlement – Hypoxic Brain Injury During Delivery
A newborn suffered severe and permanent brain damage due to oxygen deprivation caused by delayed emergency intervention during labor. The hospital's nursing staff failed to timely alert the attending physician when fetal monitoring showed clear signs of distress. The settlement fund a lifetime care plan for the child.
- Nursing Home Abuse $1,350,000
Settlement – Nursing Home Neglect Causing Death
An elderly resident died from sepsis caused by untreated stage-four pressure ulcers that developed over weeks of neglect in an understaffed South Carolina nursing facility. We obtained staffing records, nursing notes, and wound care logs documenting the facility's ongoing failure to provide adequate care.
- Medical Malpractice $820,000
Settlement – Wrong-Site Surgery
A patient underwent an orthopedic procedure on the wrong knee due to a pre-operative identification failure. The error required two additional surgeries to address, caused an extended recovery period, and resulted in permanent complications in the originally healthy knee. The hospital's insurer settled prior to trial.
- Nursing Home Abuse $490,000
Settlement – Physical Abuse by Nursing Home Staff
A family discovered their elderly mother had been physically abused by a staff member at a South Carolina assisted living facility. We obtained surveillance footage, incident reports, and prior complaint records documenting a pattern of abuse that management was aware of and failed to stop.
Workplace & Product Liability Results
Construction accidents, industrial injuries, defective products, and dangerous drugs- Construction Accident $2,750,000
Settlement – Fatal Scaffolding Collapse
A construction worker was killed when a scaffolding system collapsed on a commercial building site due to the general contractor's failure to follow engineer-approved erection plans. We pursued claims against the general contractor and scaffolding subcontractor and recovered a wrongful death settlement for the worker's surviving family.
- Product Liability $1,350,000
Settlement – Defective Vehicle Airbag Failure
Our client suffered severe facial and head injuries when airbags failed to deploy during a head-on collision. Defect investigation revealed the airbag control module had a known firmware issue the manufacturer had failed to recall. We pursued the claim against the manufacturer and the dealership that completed prior service work on the vehicle.
- Workers Compensation $620,000
Settlement – Third-Party Claim, Forklift Accident
A warehouse worker was pinned against a wall by a forklift operated by an employee of a separate contractor sharing the facility. We pursued a third-party personal injury claim against the contractor in addition to the workers compensation claim, recovering significantly more than workers comp alone would have provided.
- Construction Accident $890,000
Settlement – Electrocution, Permanent Nerve Damage
An electrician suffered permanent nerve damage and cardiac complications after being electrocuted when a property owner failed to disclose known live wiring during a renovation project. The client can no longer perform skilled electrical work and the settlement accounted for the full reduction in his lifetime earning capacity.
- Product Liability $1,100,000
Settlement – Defective Power Tool Causing Hand Injury
A contractor lost two fingers when a saw's blade guard failed unexpectedly due to a manufacturing defect. Investigation revealed the guard mechanism had a documented weakness that the manufacturer was aware of from prior warranty claims. We recovered compensation including future costs of prosthetics and the client's reduced earning capacity as a skilled tradesperson.
- AFFF / Toxic Exposure $750,000
Settlement – PFAS Exposure, Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
A former military firefighter was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after years of exposure to AFFF firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals. We joined a coordinated litigation against the foam manufacturers and recovered a settlement reflecting the client's medical costs, diminished quality of life, and ongoing monitoring requirements.
What These Results Mean for Your Case
The results listed on this page reflect real cases handled by SC PI Attorneys on behalf of South Carolina clients. They demonstrate our commitment to thorough preparation, aggressive advocacy, and the pursuit of full and fair compensation in every case we take.
Each result was built on a foundation of evidence, expert testimony, and a willingness to take cases to trial when insurance companies refused to negotiate fairly. The recoveries you see here, large and small, all represent a client whose life was disrupted and whose rights we fought to protect.
What factors affect the value of your case? Every personal injury claim is different. The value of your case depends on the severity and permanence of your injuries, the strength of liability evidence, applicable insurance coverage, future medical and economic losses, and the specific circumstances of the accident. We evaluate all of these factors during your free consultation and give you an honest, realistic assessment of what your case may be worth.
If you have been injured in South Carolina, do not accept a settlement offer from an insurance company without speaking with an attorney first. Insurance companies make initial offers based on what they think you will accept, not on what your case is actually worth. Our attorneys review your situation at no cost and with no obligation, and we only get paid when we win your case.