Hurt Through No Fault of Your Own? Let Us Take It From Here.
An injury caused by someone else can leave you dealing with pain, medical treatment, missed work, unexpected expenses, and an insurance company already looking at the claim from its own point of view.
Sharpe & Leventis, LLC represents injured people in Columbia and throughout the Midlands. As your personal injury lawyer in Columbia, SC, we:
- Investigate what happened
- Gather evidence
- Document your losses
- Communicate with insurers
- Help you understand the decisions that come with pursuing a claim.
And because we are a partner-led firm, your case does not disappear into an assembly line after you hire us.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Every injury claim has its own facts, evidence, and legal issues. Our personal injury practice includes:
Car Accidents
Representation after crashes caused by careless, distracted, impaired, or otherwise negligent drivers.
Truck Accidents
Claims involving commercial trucks, trucking companies, and other parties that may share responsibility for a serious collision.
Motorcycle Accidents
Helping injured riders pursue claims after crashes caused by negligent motorists and other responsible parties.
Pedestrian Accidents
Representing pedestrians injured when drivers fail to use reasonable care on South Carolina roads.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Claims involving dangerous property conditions that cause preventable injuries.
Dog Bite Accidents
Helping people injured in dog attacks understand their rights and options for recovery.
Medical Malpractice
Representing patients harmed when medical care falls below the applicable standard of care.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Protecting residents and families when neglect, abuse, or unsafe care causes harm.
Wrongful Death
Helping families pursue accountability after losing a loved one because of another party's wrongful conduct.
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do for You?
Investigate What Happened
We gather available evidence and examine how the injury occurred and who may be responsible.
Document the Full Impact
Medical expenses are only one part of an injury claim. We look at how the injury has affected your work, finances, daily life, and future needs.
Handle the Insurance Companies
We communicate with insurers and respond to attempts to undervalue, delay, or dispute the claim.
Build a Strategy Around Your Case
Some cases can be resolved through negotiation. Others require litigation. The approach should depend on the facts—not a preset process.
Keep You Informed
You should know what is happening with your case, why it matters, and what decisions may be ahead.
What Compensation May Be Available After an Injury?
The value of a personal injury claim depends on the circumstances, including the severity of the injuries, available evidence, insurance coverage, and how the injury has affected the person's life.
Depending on the case, recoverable damages may include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical care
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Other losses resulting from the injury
There is no responsible way to value a case without first understanding what happened and the losses involved.
What South Carolina Injury Victims Should Know
You Have a Limited Amount of Time to File
Many South Carolina personal injury claims are subject to a three-year statute of limitations, but different rules and exceptions can apply depending on the type of case and the parties involved.
South Carolina also has specific limitation provisions for matters such as medical malpractice. Waiting can create another problem: important evidence may become harder to obtain over time.
Being Partly at Fault Does Not Always End Your Claim
South Carolina follows a modified comparative-negligence rule. A person who shares some responsibility for an accident may still be able to recover damages as long as their negligence is not greater than the defendant's, although the recovery may be reduced based on their share of fault.
Because liability questions can quickly become complicated, it is worth having the facts reviewed rather than assuming you do—or do not—have a case.
Why Local Perspective Matters
Pat Sharpe and Joe Leventis were raised in Columbia and have spent much of their lives around its legal community. Pat and Joe's combined background includes criminal prosecution, civil litigation, plaintiff-side personal injury work, and Trial Lawyers College training.
For clients, that means working with attorneys who know the community they serve and remain directly involved in the firm's cases.
Serving Injured People Across the Midlands
From our Columbia office, our personal injury lawyers in Columbia, SC, serve clients throughout:
Columbia, SC
Orangeburg, SC
Sumter, SC
West Columbia
Cayce
Irmo
Forest Acres
Hopkins
Eastover
Gaston
Personal Injury FAQs
Do I have a personal injury case?
You may have a personal injury claim if another person, company, property owner, healthcare provider, or other party acted negligently or wrongfully and caused you harm. Whether a claim exists depends on the facts, including how the injury occurred, who was responsible, and the damages involved.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in South Carolina?
Many South Carolina personal injury actions must be brought within three years, but the deadline can vary depending on the circumstances. Medical malpractice and claims involving certain defendants can follow different rules, so the applicable deadline should be evaluated based on the specific case.
How much is my personal injury case worth?
There is no standard dollar amount. The value depends on factors such as the severity and permanence of your injuries, medical expenses, lost income, future treatment, available insurance coverage, liability, and how the injury has affected your life.
What if I was partly responsible for the accident?
You may still have a claim. Under South Carolina's comparative-negligence rule, recovery may be available when your share of responsibility is not greater than the defendant's, although your compensation can be reduced according to your percentage of fault.
When should I contact a personal injury lawyer?
It is generally helpful to speak with an attorney early, particularly before providing detailed statements to another party's insurer or accepting a settlement. Early investigation can also help preserve evidence and identify applicable filing deadlines.
Contact Our Columbia Law Firm for a Free Consultation Today.
If someone else's negligence left you injured, tell
Sharpe & Leventis, LLC what happened. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you understand what options may be available.