Being hit by a drunk driver in South Carolina can change severely change your life. You may suffer severe injuries, have your vehicle totaled, suffer financially, psychologically, and emotionally. 

If you or a loved one have been the victim of a drunk driver, The Law Offices of Steven M. Krause P.A. urges you to pursue monetary compensation by filing a claim for personal injury.

What to do after an Anderson, South Carolina Drunk Driving Accident

Drunk driving accidents in South Carolina can be frightening, and you or a loved one may be injured. However, there are certain steps you should take in order to recover compensation for you or your loved one’s injuries.

1. Call 911: Dial 911 yourself or have someone else call if your injuries are so severe you are unable to do so. Also, if you or a loved one is injured, be sure to give the 911 operator that information so that you can receive medical treatment immediately. 
2. Get Contact Information: It’s very important that you get the name, contact information and insurance information of the drunk driver and any other drivers involved in the South Carolina drunk driving accident.  Additionally, you should get the contact information of any witnesses to the accident.
3. Gather Any Evidence: If possible, take pictures of all the vehicles involved in your South Carolina drunk driving accident.  Don’t forget to get pictures of the license plates of all the vehicles involved if possible. Also, evidence such as torn clothing and crash debris can be valuable to you and your South Carolina drunk driving attorney later on.

Damages you may be able to Recover after your South Carolina Drunk Driving Car Accident

If you were injured in a South Carolina drunk driving car accident, there is certain restitution you may be able to receive as compensation for your injuries. They include:

1. Medical Expenses: The most common type of damages after a South Carolina drunk driving car accident is medical expenses. In most cases, your medical expenses can really start to add up. You can ask for reimbursement of ambulance costs, consultations, medical treatment, medical equipment, physical therapy, in-home care, and all other expenses related to the injuries you sustained in your South Carolina drunk driving accident.
2. Lost Wages: If you had to miss work due to the injuries you sustained as a result of being hit by a South Carolina drunk driver, you can obtain recovery of your lost wages. Keep track of all the time you missed from work, and your prior W-2 statements. You may also be able to pursue future wage loss if the injuries you suffered causes you to become disabled or not able to properly function in your job.
3. Pain and Suffering: You are also allowed to pursue damages for the pain and suffering you were subjected to for the injuries you received as a result of your South Carolina drunk driving car accident. This includes the mental and emotional suffering you suffered as a result of your accident.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a South Carolina drunk driving car accident, you should act immediately to contact The Law Offices of Steven M. Krause P.A.. Their law offices have a lot of experience handling cases of their clients who were seriously injured due to a South Carolina drunk driver. Let their legal team assist you with your case today. 

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Steven M. Krause

Steven Krause is a personal injury, auto accident, and workers’ compensation lawyer who practices in Anderson, SC. He graduated form the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law and has been practicing law for 40 years now. Steven Krause believes in fighting for the injured. Learn more about his experience here.