When an accident comes without warning, even the most prepared person can fall victim. One moment, you're walking to a restaurant after a long day of work. The next moment, someone else's negligence and carelessness change your life forever. Personal injury victims aren't just the victims of negligence they suffer from pain, concern over family and ability to work. Often, these victims do not have the luxury of worrying about work and family, because they're clinging to life in an ER. Without a personal injury attorney in Hilton Head Island, SC, by their side, they mistakenly provide official statements to insurance agencies and accept settlement offers that only account for a fraction of what they have lost.
If you have recently been hurt in an accident, you may be asking questions like:
With more than 100,000 car accidents in South Carolina every year, we hear these questions every day. Our hearts hurt for those who are suffering due to no fault of their own. Accident victims are not only left with questions like those above; they're also forced to deal with costs associated with medical bills, car repair, follow-up appointments, and loss of income.
While reading these facts can be bleak, there is a silver lining. South Carolina law dictates that those who are found responsible for your pain and suffering may be obligated to pay for your expenses. Cobb Hammett, LLC exists for that exact reason to make sure that negligent parties are held accountable. We fight on your behalf to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. We aren't afraid to go toe-to-toe with greedy insurance agencies who do not have your best interests at heart.
Our overarching goal is to protect your rights, and our law firm is uniquely positioned to do so, with attorney vast experience in the auto insurance industry.
We offer comprehensive vehicle representation for a number of different automobile accidents, including:
If you know you have been involved in one of the car accidents above, the time to seek experienced representation is now. Generally, car accident victims have three years from the date of their injuries to file a personal injury claim in Hilton Head Island. That time frame can be reduced in certain circumstances. When a wrongful death is involved, surviving family members must take action in a similar time frame.
The bottom line is that speed is of the essence in these cases. When we sit down with you to learn more about your accident, we will help you understand South Carolina law so that you are fully informed before taking legal action. The sooner we can dig into the details of your case, the sooner we can fight for your rights.
The law states that personal injury victims are entitled to compensation for the full extent of their injuries. Why? Because the primary goal of injury compensation in Hilton Head Island, SC, is to help the victim return to the state they would have been in, if the accident never occurred. In the literal sense, doing so isn't possible. The law cannot reverse the incredible suffering and pain that accompanies a severe injury. As such, personal injury victims are entitled to receive a financial reward that equals those damages.
How much compensation you get depends on the facts and nuances of your case. With that said, you may be able to recover compensation for the following needs:
If you or someone you love was recently injured in a car wreck, contact our office today to speak with a personal injury lawyer in Hilton Head Island, SC. The sooner you call, the sooner we can begin fighting for your rights and the compensation you need.
If there were one common truth that we can count on, it's that life is unpredictable. Sometimes, accidents just happen. However, when recklessness and negligence come into play in situations where accidents cause personal injuries, the negligent party can be held responsible under South Carolina law. For victims to have a chance at compensation, the party responsible for the accident must be proven to be negligent. When a party or parties are negligent, they fail to take appropriate care when performing an action, like driving an automobile.
After an accident occurs, it is critical to take certain steps to help prove the responsible party's negligence and maximize the compensation you rightly deserve.
All too often, car wreck victims don't get the compensation they need because they failed to take the proper steps after their accident. Don't let this be you. By having comprehensive records of your car accident and its aftermath, you have a much better chance of protecting your rights and maximizing compensation for your bills and injuries. If you have been injured in an automobile accident in Hilton Head Island, follow these steps before doing anything else:
First and foremost, seek medical attention for any injuries that you have sustained. You might not realize it now, but your injuries may be more complex and serious than you think. Damage like head trauma and back injuries are not easy to diagnose on your own and sometimes take time to surface. A full medical examination will help reveal the extent of your injuries, lead to a quicker recovery, and help document the injuries you sustained. This last part is essential to prove the significance of your injuries.
The second step you should take is to report your injuries to the correct authorities. The authorities change depending on the circumstances of your accident. If you were involved in a car wreck in Hilton Head Island, you should file your report with the highway authorities and any associated insurance agencies. Regardless of where you were injured and how the wreck occurred, the biggest takeaway here is to file a report. That way, you have an established, official record of the incident that can be referred to down the line.
Personal injury cases in Hilton Head Island are won with evidence. It might sound like the job of the police, but it's important that you try to secure any evidence that you can collect relating to your accident, especially if you are injured. Evidence in auto accident cases tends to disappear quickly. By preserving evidence soon after the accident, it can be used in court. For example, if you cannot get a witness statement immediately after your wreck, their testimony may come across as less reliable. Completing this task on your own can be quite difficult, especially after a serious accident. That's why it's so crucial to complete the last step below.
One of the most intelligent, important steps you can take after a car accident is calling a personal injury attorney in Hilton Head Island, SC. At Cobb Hammett, LLC, we will assist you with every step of your personal injury case to ensure that your rights are protected. That includes gathering all types of evidence relevant to your case. When we investigate your accident, we will determine the person who is liable for your losses. If there are multiple liable parties, we will hold each one accountable for their negligence.
Every personal injury case is different, which is why experience counts when it comes to car accident compensation. Our track record speaks for itself, but no number of past results will guarantee a perfect outcome. What we can guarantee, however, is our undivided attention and fierce dedication to your case, no matter the circumstances. Unlike other personal injury law firms in Hilton Head Island, you can have peace of mind knowing your best interests always come first at Cobb Hammett, LLC.
At Cobb Hammett, LLC, we have years of experience handling some of Hilton Head Island's most complicated car accident cases. Some of the most common cases that come across our desks include:
Drunk driving is a major problem in the Lowcountry. Drunk drivers are incredibly irresponsible and regularly cause fatal accidents because they drive physically and mentally impaired by alcohol. Drunk drivers have slower reaction times, delayed reflexes, and impaired vision, making them unfit to operate a motor vehicle. In auto wrecks, drunk drivers often come away with minor injuries compared to their victims, which is a bitter pill to swallow
Individuals who make a choice to drive drunk cause accidents by weaving in and out of traffic, going over the speed limit, failing to see pedestrians, and ignoring traffic laws. They may run cars off the road, rear-end vehicles, hit them head-on, or even cause a vehicle to roll over.
Drunk driving accidents in Hilton Head Island care result in horrible injuries, such as:
If you are injured or have lost a family member due to an impaired or drunk driver, our team of personal injury lawyers in Hilton Head Island can help. We have extensive experience with car accident cases and can explain your rights in simple, plain terms. It is important to know that you can file a personal injury suit regardless of the criminal case outcome against the drunk driver.
When accidents happen in RVs or rental cars, people are often unsure of their rights. This confusion is understandable since there are additional insurance and legal issues that must be accounted for in these cases.
Fortunately, the lawyers at Cobb Hammett, LLC, have the experience to help you with complex car accident and RV cases. Attorney worked in the auto insurance industry before becoming an attorney. He also has an undergraduate degree that includes a focus on risk management and insurance. When it comes to rental and RV accidents, we review each client's case with a fine-tooth comb. Once we understand your accident, our team will explain your rights and options in easy-to-understand terms.
If you were involved in an accident while driving an RV or a rental vehicle, you may find that your auto insurance company, the rental car's insurance company, and the other party's insurance carrier will try to deny your claim. Situations like these call for a bold, experienced personal injury attorney in Hilton Head Island, SC, who isn't afraid of large corporations and insurance groups. We have extensive experience with insurance companies and know how to interpret policies. As your advocate, we will ensure that you receive the coverage and compensation you are entitled to, even if an insurance company says you aren't.
We can help you seek compensation in cases that involve:
Victims of RV and rental car accidents (as well as their families) may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost income or benefits. Our personal injury lawyers work with life-care planners, medical experts, and economists to determine the amount of compensation you will need.
We live in a time where just about everyone has their eyes glued to their phones. Often, this happens in situations where the person needs to be paying attention, like when they're driving an automobile. Taking a few moments to glance down at your phone can cause irreparable damage to other drivers. That is why texting while driving is illegal in Hilton Head Island. Typically, this crime is met with a minor traffic violation. However, when a distracted driver injures another motorist, you can seek compensation through a legal suit. If you have been injured in such a situation, our team can help you hold the negligent driver accountable for your losses and damages.
Texting takes drivers' minds and eyes off the road and their hands off the wheel. Because they are not paying attention to their driving,
They miss crucial road signs and information such as:
At Cobb Hammett, LLC, we represent injury victims in Hilton Head Island who are involved in all types of car accidents, including distracted driving. We work with vigor to recover the full amount of compensation you and your family will need to recover. You can rely on our attorneys for dedicated, representation throughout your case. Unlike some distracted driving lawyers in Hilton Head Island, we will assist you with all aspects of your accident, including access to good medical care if needed.
At Cobb Hammett, LLC, we are proud of our commitment to our clients. We pledge to provide them with the highest quality legal representation in Hilton Head Island and treat them with respect, empathy, and compassion. If you are suffering from the results of a dangerous car accident, know we are here to assist.
We will help you seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and additional losses. Surviving family members may also recover funeral expenses and compensation for the personal loss of a loved one, including the deceased's future income and benefits. When you or your family's health and financial security are on the line, trust the best choose Cobb Hammett, LLC.
CONTACT USNashville, Tenn.It is days like Saturday where Shane Beamer has to wish his team played an NFL schedule. Could they play until January? Maybe a 17-game schedule?Just a little more time. Please. Because for three straight games now, South Carolina has looked like one of the best teams in America.It has a bruising rushing attack that seems bound to pop a firework twice a game. It has a defense that looks like a bonfire inside a beehive — so much chaos in such little space. The Gamecocks are suffocating, relentless de...
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It is days like Saturday where Shane Beamer has to wish his team played an NFL schedule. Could they play until January? Maybe a 17-game schedule?
Just a little more time. Please. Because for three straight games now, South Carolina has looked like one of the best teams in America.
It has a bruising rushing attack that seems bound to pop a firework twice a game. It has a defense that looks like a bonfire inside a beehive — so much chaos in such little space. The Gamecocks are suffocating, relentless destructors. No. 24 Vanderbilt figured that out Saturday.
South Carolina (6-3, 4-3 SEC) came out of Nashville with a 28-7 win and became bowl-eligible for the first time in two seasons.
“It’s extra special tonight just coming off the (5-7) season we had last year,” Beamer said. “Very few people thought we would — I saw a lot of those preseason projections and they certainly didn’t have us winning six games this season.”
This Commodores (6-4, 3-3 SEC) are like the little engine that could. Led by their 6-foot, 207-pound quarterback Diego Pavia, they have already beaten No. 1 Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia Tech and were within a field goal of knocking off No. 5 Texas. This team makes magic. Leave the door open and you leave open the possibility of Pavia doing something insane to put his team back in the game.
Well, South Carolina kept that thing super-glued.
It shut out Vanderbilt in the first half, highlighted by a forced fumble and recovery by edge rusher Kyle Kennard in the red zone. In the second half, Pavia was phenomenal and found the end zone out of the gate. He had a spark. Then South Carolina turned over the Commodores on downs the next two drives.
It was over. And the stats don’t tell the whole truth.
Yes, the Gamecocks sacked Pavia just twice, but sadly there is no stat for how many times a quarterback has to retreat back 30 yards, spin out of a tackle then just heave the ball toward the moon. That seemed to occur about every other play Saturday.
“We hold the defense to a different-type of standard,“ linebacker Debo Williams said. “Like, they ain’t scoring. We’re mad they got seven (points).”
It was, yet again, another night where it felt like South Carolina’s defense could beat anyone in the country. Another night where the LSU and Alabama losses loom large because, if the Gamecocks won just one of those, they’d be in the playoff conversation.
Unfortunately, the time machine doesn’t exist. If it did, though, Rocket Sanders might be in the front of the line.
The Gamecocks running back, who transferred from Arkansas this offseason, dealt with injuries for the first part of the season and was just mundane. Heading into November, he had racked up just 426 yards on the ground. Some put the blame on his offensive line — and that’s fair — but Sanders lacked explosion.
Then came the bye week. Sanders said he spent hours on the Stairmaster, which doesn’t seem like the secret formula to the foundation of youth, but Sanders may have begun some studies. Since that bye week, he has totaled 270 rushing yards, 144 receiving yards and five total touchdowns.
“The key thing is trusting it,” Sanders said. “On the field, just trusting it. And being very coachable helped me out a lot.”
Against Vanderbilt, he made the Commodores defenders look like they were on the Stairmaster, averaging over 8 yards per carry. He was zigging and zagging his way all over the field, hitting the hole with an urgency and fierceness that was lacking early on.
South Carolina now has three more regular-season games and a bowl game remaining. If they win out, the Gamecocks will reach 10 wins for just the fifth time in school history. After these past two weeks, it doesn’t seem impossible.
This story was originally published November 9, 2024, 7:25 PM.
After a 28-7 win over Vanderbilt, South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer said he was proud of his team’s performance and spoke to the media following the game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville.“Really, really proud of our football team coming into this stadium. This ain’t an easy place to play for a lot of reasons,” Beamer said. “To come in here against anot...
After a 28-7 win over Vanderbilt, South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer said he was proud of his team’s performance and spoke to the media following the game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville.
“Really, really proud of our football team coming into this stadium. This ain’t an easy place to play for a lot of reasons,” Beamer said. “To come in here against another ranked team and have another three-touchdown win over an SEC team, to become bowl-eligible as well, to become the first South Carolina team since 2011 to win three SEC road games is a huge accomplishment. Just really, really happy for our guys.
“Everyone thought there’d be a letdown coming off last week. To come in here and know it was gonna be a tough, gritty, hard game just because of the way Vandy plays football — it’s really satisfying for us as a football team.
“We’ve got a lot more to accomplish in these next three games: our final SEC home game of the year, our final SEC game of the year next week back in Williams-Brice
“But awesome night tonight. And thanks to our fans, it sounded like Williams-Brice Stadium in there at times tonight. For it to be a sold-out crowd here at Vanderbilt, but the most noise was made by the Carolina fans throughout the night — best fans in the world and grateful for them.”
Beamer told reporters that starting safety DQ Smith “tweaked something” in pregame warmups and had to be replaced in the lineup by Peyton Williams. Starting offensive tackle Josiah Thompson was injured in the game and has a lower body issue, Beamer said. “I hope Josiah’s OK. I don’t think it’s anything serious.”
“I like the way that we responded to adversity, whether it be the defense when Vanderbilt was in scoring position ... we did a really good job,” Beamer said.
Vanderbilt pushed the ball to the USC 40-yard line or closer on three different occasions without putting points on the board.
“We’ve got a special group of guys, and that’s what I’m so excited about,” Beamer said, referring making a bowl game this year. “I mean, it’s like last year not going to a bowl game. And one of the biggest reasons is, obviously, we were 5-7.
“But not having another month with that team, because that team was so much fun to coach. So I just told the locker room, it’s so awesome that we get at least another month together as a football team after the end of the regular season.”
After defeating then-No. 10 Texas A&M in Williams-Brice Stadium last week, USC wasn’t placed on either the AP Top 25 or the College Football Playoff rankings, to the surprise of Beamer.
“The people that do the rankings don’t think we’re worth the crap, and that’s fine,” Beamer said. “Keep crapping on us. That’s the way we like it as well. Don’t rank us this week. We’re good where we are.
“We just like to just lay low and work really, really hard and come out and have fun on Saturdays as well.”
“I promised Sir Big Spur I would do this: Disappointed that Sir Big Spur’s not here. I think it’s ridiculous,” Beamer said. “This is the only place, apparently, in the SEC that doesn’t allow live mascots in the stadium.
“And that’s what makes this league special... The fact that LSU can have a freaking tiger at their stadium tonight, and we can’t bring Sir Big Spur.
“So Sir Big Spur came over and gave us a send-off before we left the facility yesterday, and I told him I would say hello to Sir Big Spur in the press conference. So, we miss you guys. Come off Vandy. Do better.”
Since Vanderbilt won’t let live mascots attend their games we went to campus to send off @GamecockFB today. I gave them a message to deliver. Go #Gamecocks!Leave no doubt!!!! pic.twitter.com/7rjypLNnMG
— Sir Big Spur (@2001sirbigspur) November 9, 2024
This story was originally published November 9, 2024, 8:40 PM.
A roundup of Friday night’s action as final week of regular season for public schools and first round of the SCISA playoffs.The Seahawks (8-2) wrapped up their most successful regular season in a decade with a dominating performance on Friday night.Hilton Head Island has won eight games for the first time since 2015 when it had a 10-win season. The Seahawks will host a first-round playoff game in the 4A playoffs next week.Seahawk running back Troy Timko rushed for 270 yards and three touchdowns. Thaddeus Czarnecki ...
A roundup of Friday night’s action as final week of regular season for public schools and first round of the SCISA playoffs.
The Seahawks (8-2) wrapped up their most successful regular season in a decade with a dominating performance on Friday night.
Hilton Head Island has won eight games for the first time since 2015 when it had a 10-win season. The Seahawks will host a first-round playoff game in the 4A playoffs next week.
Seahawk running back Troy Timko rushed for 270 yards and three touchdowns. Thaddeus Czarnecki added 127 yards and a TD. QB Derrick Raniszewski threw a TD pass and ran for one.
Carson Haines caught three passes for 63 yards and a TD.
Bluffton also will be in the Class 4A playoffs.
Owen Mayers threw a TD pass and ran for one as the Barons defeated JP2 in the first round of the SCISA 3A playoffs.
Jackson Bonser kicked three field goals for Wilson Hall.
Alan Wolf had a TD run and Connor Brown threw a TD pass to Jackson Sanders for the Warriors’ scoring.
Quarterback Reid McCollum threw three touchdown passes and ran for three as HHCA defeated Florence Christian in the first round of the SCISA 3A playoffs.
Hilton Head Christian will travel to Wilson Hall in the semifinals next week.
Sam Strum caught two TD passes and Harry Cunningham had one for HHCA.
Tony O’Banner ran for three touchdowns and Kiran Boggs threw two touchdown passes as the Rebels advanced in the SCISA Class A playoffs.
THA will host Dorchester Academy next week.
Nicolas Robinson and Donovan Robinson each had TD runs for THA. Gibson also returned a fumble for a touchdown.
Ridgeland finished off a win in the game that was suspended in October and made up on Friday night.
Ridgeland will host a first-round game against Scott’s Branch next week.
Regular season
Abbeville 48, McCormick 6
Batesburg-Leesville 8, Strom Thurmond 7
Blackville-Hilda 35, Ridge Spring-Monetta 12
Boiling Springs 41, Eastside 0
Cane Bay 28, Berkeley 23
Carolina Forest 49, North Myrtle Beach 24
Chapin 35, White Knoll 34
Chesnee 47, Blacksburg 13
Christ Church 34, St. Joseph’s 14
Clinton 42, Liberty 22
Conway 49, St James 35
Daniel 42, Seneca 21
Dutch Fork 24, Irmo 14
Fairfield Central 45, Mid Carolina 13
Fountain Inn 35, Laurens 14
Gaffney 27, Spartanburg 24
Greenville 49, Easley 21
Greenwood 35, Mauldin 13
Greer 51, Travelers Rest 0
Hilton Head Island 42, Bluffton 7
JL Mann 35, Woodmont 6
Mountain View Prep 48, Union County 7
Myrtle Beach 35, Socastee 23
Newberry 33, Silver Bluff 21
North Augusta 20, Gray Collegiate 17
Palmetto 57, Carolina High and Academy 6
Pendleton 26, Blue Ridge 0
Pickens 52, Berea 0
Powdersville 44, Southside Christian 0
River Bluff 24, Lexington 10
Riverside 44, Wade Hampton 20
Saluda 57, American Leadership Academy 0
Stratford 21, Goose Creek 14
Sumter 49, Ridge View 6
TL Hanna 43, Hillcrest 21
Ware Shoals 36, Whitmire 34
West Florence 53, Spring Valley 12
Westside 61, Southside 0
Woodruff 35, Broome 14
Wren 42, Emerald 25
Thursday
Gilbert 52, Aiken 7
South Aiken 40, Airport 27
SCISA Playoffs
Class 4A
Hammond 35, Cardinal Newman 6
Augusta Christian 17, Ben Lippen 7
Porter-Gaud 44, Heathwood Hall 13
Northwood 49, Laurence Manning 20
Class 3A
Wilson Hall 25, John Paul II 14
Hilton Head Christian 42, Florence Christian 7
Pinewood Prep 49, Trinity Collegiate 13
Northside Christian 53, First Baptist 28
Class 2A
Pee Dee Academy 56, Spartanburg Christian 19
Greenwood Christian 28, St. John’s Christian 14
Calhoun Academy 42, Hilton Head Prep 27
Bethesda 36, Orangeburg Prep 0
Class A
Thomas Heyward 55, Lee Academy 12
Dorchester 45, Colleton Prep 7
Williamsburg Academy 55, Patrick Henry 6
Beaufort Academy 23, Carolina Academy 21
8-Man
Richard Winn 51, Newberry Academy 16
Wardlaw 46, Holly Hill 44
Jefferson Davis 46, WW King 22
Laurens Academy 56, Cross Schools 22