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Experienced South Carolina Personal Injury Attorney Helping You after an Accident

Accidents happen. A storm might have knocked down the large tree in your front yard. You might have lost your balance and fallen down some stairs. Sometimes there is nothing that you can do, but deal with them and move on.

Other times, however, an accident or other incident is the result of another's negligence or recklessness. In these instances, including a car or truck accident, medical malpractice, violence, or other act, another party is responsible for your injuries and is liable for any damages. If you have suffered a personal injury due to another's actions, you need to speak with South Carolina personal injury attorney Andy Arnold. He will help you recover the damages that you deserve for your injuries.

Types of Serious Personal Injuries

A personal injury from an accident can range from a minor inconvenience (like scraping your knee when you trip) to a serious personal injury, which could include a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis, a severe burn, or an amputation. These more serious personal injuries are life-changing for both you and your family.  If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury due to the fault of another, you may have the basis for a personal injury lawsuit. Below, Greenville attorney Andy Arnold has provided highlights to some of the more serious personal injuries that may result in a valid lawsuit.

Pain and Suffering

Many times an act of negligence results in pain, emotional distress, humiliation, depression and other suffering for the victim. Pain can diminish a person’s quality of life by interfering with a person’s ability to fulfill life’s responsibilities or enjoy life’s simple pleasures.  The law provides a remedy for pain and suffering that is the result of another’s negligence or gross negligence.  In the nursing home context, pain can torture a resident who is without the ability to ask for help or seek treatment for their injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can be the result of sudden trauma to the head. It can be caused by the impact of an object to the head or by an object that punctures the skull and penetrates the brain. In either case, a TBI can result in mild, moderate, or severe brain damage.

Although surgery and other treatments are available to treat or lessen the effect of some traumatic brain injuries, these injuries often leave victims with long-lasting disabilities and symptoms. Some effects of a traumatic brain injury include:

  • coma
  • depression, anxiety, and other behavioral changes
  • memory loss and issues with cognitive thinking abilities
  • permanent vegetative state
  • problems with sensory perception (sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste)

South Carolina personal injury attorney Andy Arnold has experience representing accident victims who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. He can assess your case and help determine what type of damages you may be able to collect. Call the Law Office of W. Andrew Arnold in Greenville, SC, at 864-242-4800 to schedule an appointment for a case review.

Spinal Cord Injury/Paralysis

Car and truck accidents, surgical errors, a slip and fall, and other types of accidents can result in a spinal cord injury. Because the spinal cord is a vital component in the body's functioning ability, injury to it can be life changing. A serious spinal cord injury could result in:

  • paralysis of arms, legs, or both sets of appendages
  • numbness or loss of sensation
  • paralysis of muscles needed to breathe
  • loss of bladder or bowel function
  • increased risk of kidney damage and urinary tract infections
  • muscle spasticity
  • pain

If your spinal cord injury was the result of a car accident, violent act, or other instance of negligent or reckless behavior of another, contact the Greenville office of personal injury attorney Andy Arnold to see if you have a case.

Other Serious Personal Injuries

Severe burns, amputation, multiple fractures, and other disabling injuries can also change the way you live your life. These serious personal injuries will require not only money for immediate medical care, but, many times, also for long-term care. These serious personal injuries may also be the basis of a lawsuit. Consult with a skilled South Carolina personal injury lawyer to determine if you deserve compensation for your injuries. Greenville attorney Andy Arnold will review your case and honestly assess its merits. If he believes it is not a lawsuit that cannot be won, he will tell you.

Causes of Personal Injury Cases

Just as there are many types of personal injuries, there are numerous causes of a personal injury. Below are some of the leading causes of serious personal injury. If you have suffered a serious injury due to the negligence of another, you may be able to collect damages for your medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Contact the Law Office of W. Andrew Arnold in Greenville, SC, to discuss your potential personal injury lawsuit.

Car Accidents

Statistics for traffic accidents in South Carolina show that almost 30 percent of accidents involving passenger vehicles (automobiles, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs) involve personal injuries or fatalities. Many of these accidents were caused by driver error, including driving too fast or recklessly, driving while distracted (by others in the car or a conversation on a cell phone), and other driver mistakes. These drivers (and their insurance companies) should pay for the damages that you have acquired in these accidents.

Many times, however, insurance companies want to pay as little money as they have to in order to settle the claim. It is important that you do not sign a settlement with an insurance company without speaking with a knowledgeable car accident attorney. South Carolina personal injury attorney Andy Arnold has the skills and experience to take on the high-priced lawyers employed by insurance companies. If you have been involved in an auto accident, let car accident attorney Andy Arnold be your voice. Contact the Law Office of W. Andrew Arnold in Greenville, SC, at 864-242-4800 to discuss the merits of your car accident-related personal injury case.

Traffic Accidents Involving Big Rig Trucks

Although South Carolina traffic accident statistics report a lower number of overall accidents involving a tractor trailer truck, it is important to note that over 25 percent of these big rig accidents result in personal injury or wrongful death. Because these large trucks are heavier than passenger cars, they are more difficult to control and they tend to cause more damage to smaller vehicles involved in the crash.

Because drivers of big rig trucks typically work for a trucking company, there are additional factors involved with these cases. You need a car accident attorney with experience with these types of traffic accident lawsuits. Greenville personal injury attorney Andy Arnold has experience representing victims of accidents with tractor trailers.

Medical Malpractice

You go to the doctor's office or hospital to improve your health. However, there have been numerous instances where a visit to a medical office proved to be worse for someone than not going at all. Surgical errors, incorrect dispensing or prescribing of medication, failure to diagnose or a misdiagnosis, refusal of care, and other forms of patient neglect are all instances of medical malpractice. If you have suffered a personal injury or have lost a loved one due to medical malpractice, you need a skilled personal injury attorney. Hospitals employ many lawyers to handle and minimize medical malpractice lawsuits. Don't let your case be brushed aside. Contact personal injury Andy Arnold today to discuss your possible medical malpractice lawsuit.

Nursing Home Abuse

When you are not able to properly care for an aging loved one, you may entrust his or her care to the professionals at a nursing home or long-term care facility. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes have a stellar record of care and some even have incidents of nursing home abuse or negligence. If you notice the warning signs of nursing home abuse or otherwise fear that your loved one is suffering from elder abuse, contact Greenville personal injury attorney Andy Arnold for help. Andy Arnold got his start in personal injury cases with a nursing home abuse case that not only won the largest verdict in Union County (at the time), but also made him an advocate for the elderly getting proper care in long-term care facilities.

Other Causes of Serious Personal Injury

There are numerous other causes of serious personal injury. Some other causes of personal injuries include:

  • boating accidents
  • construction accidents
  • dangerous premises
  • defective products
  • violence
  • workplace accidents

If you have suffered a serious personal injury or suffered the wrongful death of a loved one due to another's negligence, you may be able to file a lawsuit.

Contact Greenville SC Car Accident Attorney Andy Arnold for Your Personal Injury Lawsuit Needs

Greenville personal injury attorney understands that insurance companies and hospitals hire high-priced attorneys in order to reduce the amount of money that they will have to pay in legitimate car accident, medical malpractice, or other serious personal injury lawsuit. He does not believe that you need to suffer an injustice just because these companies have a lot of money for legal representation. As a knowledgeable and aggressive personal injury attorney in South Carolina, Andy Arnold helps victims of car accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, elder abuse, and other negligent or reckless acts. If you believe that your serious personal injury was the result of another's actions, contact the Law Office of W. Andrew Arnold in Greenville, SC today for a case review.