A car accident on the I-85 and I-26 interchange can change your life in seconds. One moment you’re driving home; the next, you’re in an ambulance headed to Spartanburg Medical Center, with mounting medical bills, lost paychecks, and growing worry. If you were hurt in a Spartanburg crash that wasn’t your fault, you don’t have to face the insurance company alone. At McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy, we’ve spent 30 years standing up for injured individuals across South Carolina, and we built this firm on doing right by the people we represent. Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Why McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy for Your Car Accident Case
After a serious crash, you’re not just picking a lawyer. You’re choosing who you trust to protect your future while you focus on healing. Here’s what sets our firm apart.
30 years of experience on your side
For three decades, our attorneys have handled personal injury and car accident cases throughout the Upstate and across South Carolina. We know how insurance companies build a case against you, and we know how to push back with evidence. When your recovery and your financial future are on the line, that kind of experience matters.
An ethical, straightforward approach
We believe injured individuals deserve honesty, not hype. We’ll give you a clear, plain-English read on your case, what it may be worth, and what to expect along the way. We won’t make promises we cannot keep, and we won’t pressure you into a fast settlement that shortchanges your recovery down the road.
Local roots and statewide reach
Our Spartanburg office is at 8801 Warren H. Abernathy Highway, so we know the roads where these crashes occur and the Spartanburg County Courthouse, where local cases are filed and tried. With seven offices across South Carolina, help is never far away.
Your consultation is free, and there’s no fee unless we win. Call 866-MCCRAVY today to talk through what happened.
Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle
No two crashes are the same. A low-speed fender bender downtown is a very different case from a high-speed pileup on the interstate, and each one has its own challenges. For more than 30 years, we’ve represented injured individuals in nearly every kind of collision, including:
– Rear-end and stop-and-go traffic crashes
– Intersection and failure-to-yield collisions
– High-speed wrecks on I-85, I-26, and the GSP airport corridor
– Head-on and wrong-way crashes
– Drunk and distracted driving accidents
– Hit-and-run and uninsured or underinsured driver claims
– Rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft
– Multi-vehicle pileups and commercial truck collisions
The Greenville-Spartanburg corridor along I-85 carries heavy commuter and freight traffic every day, making these high-speed crashes among the most serious cases we see. If your crash isn’t on this list, call us anyway. The only way to know whether you have a case is to talk it through with someone who handles these claims every day.
Car Accident Laws in South Carolina You Should Know
You don’t need a law degree to protect your claim, but a few South Carolina rules can make or break your case. Here’s what matters most.
You generally have three years to file
Under South Carolina law, you usually have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530. Miss that window, and you can lose your right to recover anything, no matter how badly you were hurt. Waiting also hurts in less obvious ways. Evidence disappears, vehicles get repaired, and witnesses forget what they saw. The sooner you call, the stronger your case will be.
How fault affects what you recover
South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover compensation as long as you’re less than 51% at fault. However, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you’re assigned 51% or more of the fault, you cannot recover damages at all. This is exactly why insurance companies work so hard to pin part of the blame on you. We build cases that anticipate and answer those fault arguments before they take money out of your pocket.
Hurt in a crash while working?
If you were driving for your job when the crash happened, you may also have a workers’ compensation claim. South Carolina workers’ compensation is a no-fault system administered by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, so you may be entitled to benefits even if no one else caused the wreck. You could have a workers’ comp claim and a separate personal injury case at the same time, and we can handle both for you.
Fault rules can decide whether you recover everything you’re owed or nothing at all. Call 866-MCCRAVY before the insurance company builds its case against you.
Our process: What Happens After You Call
Worried the legal process will be one more burden you cannot carry right now? It won’t be. We designed our process to take the weight off your shoulders so you can focus on your health and your family.
It starts with a free consultation. This is a conversation, not an interrogation. You tell us what happened, we answer your questions, and give you an honest assessment of whether you have a case and what it might involve. There’s no pressure and no obligation to hire us.
If we take your case, we get to work investigating. We gather the crash report, photographs, medical records, witness statements, and any available traffic or surveillance video. In serious wrecks, we may bring in accident reconstruction professionals to show exactly how the collision happened and who caused it.
From there, we handle the insurance companies for you. You won’t have to argue with adjusters, give a risky recorded statement, or wonder whether an offer is fair. We deal with them directly, document the full extent of your losses, and keep you updated at every step.
We then negotiate for the full value of your claim. Most car accident cases settle, and we push hard for a number that accounts for everything you’ve lost. If the insurer refuses to be reasonable, we’re prepared to file suit and try your case at the Spartanburg County Courthouse.
Damages: What You Can Recover After a Spartanburg Car Accident
A fair recovery isn’t just about today’s bills. It’s about everything the crash took from you, now and in the future. Depending on your case, you may be able to recover compensation for several kinds of losses.
Economic damages
These are your measurable, out-of-pocket costs. They include emergency treatment and follow-up care, future medical needs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle. For serious injuries treated at a Level I trauma center, such as Spartanburg Medical Center, these costs can rise quickly, and future care can be easily underestimated if you settle too soon.
Non-economic damages
Not every loss comes with a receipt. You may also recover for pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring or disfigurement, and the loss of enjoyment of activities you loved before the crash. South Carolina doesn’t cap most compensatory damages in car accident cases, though punitive damages are limited. In cases involving especially reckless conduct, such as a drunk driver, punitive damages may also be available to punish that behavior.
The best way to understand what your specific case may be worth is to have us review it. Want to know what your case could be worth? Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free, no-obligation evaluation.
Our Track Record
For 30 years, McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy has represented injured individuals and families across South Carolina in car accident, personal injury, and workers’ compensation cases. That experience has taught us how to investigate crashes, fully value injuries, and stand firm when an insurer tries to lowball a hurt client. We treat every case with the care and ethics that built our reputation, whether it settles in a few months or goes the distance at trial.
Every case is unique, and we’ll give you a straight answer about yours. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
Find out what we can do for your case. Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free review.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spartanburg Car Accident Claims
How much does it cost to hire a Spartanburg car accident lawyer?
Nothing upfront. We handle car accident cases on a contingency-fee basis, so there’s no fee unless we win. Your first consultation is free, and you only pay if we recover compensation for you.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in South Carolina?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some exceptions can shorten or extend that deadline, so it’s best to call as soon as you can. The longer you wait, the harder it can become to gather evidence and protect your claim.
What if I were partly at fault for the accident?
You may still recover. Under South Carolina’s modified comparative negligence rule, you can recover compensation as long as you’re less than 51% at fault, though your award is reduced by your share of the blame. Don’t assume you have no case just because you think you were partly responsible. Let us review the facts first.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first offer?
Be careful. First offers are often far lower than what a claim is actually worth, and once you accept, you usually cannot go back for more. Before you sign anything, let us review the offer for free and tell you whether it’s fair.
What if the other driver didn’t have insurance?
You may still have options. Many South Carolina drivers carry uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage that can pay for your injuries when the at-fault driver cannot. We’ll review your own policy to find every source of available compensation.
The insurance company keeps calling me. Should I talk to them?
You’re not required to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer, and it’s wise to talk to a lawyer first. Adjusters are trained to find anything they can use to reduce or deny your claim. Let us handle those conversations so nothing you say gets twisted against you.
Do I have to go to court?
Probably not. Most car accident cases settle without a trial. But if the insurance company won’t offer a fair amount, we’re fully prepared to file suit and try your case at the Spartanburg County Courthouse.
Do you handle car accident cases in Spartanburg?
Yes. Our Spartanburg office is located at 8801 Warren H. Abernathy Highway, and we serve clients throughout Spartanburg County and the surrounding Upstate. With seven offices across South Carolina, we’re ready to help wherever you are.
Talk to a Spartanburg Car Accident Lawyer Today
You’ve been through enough. Let us carry the legal weight so you can focus on healing. With 30 years of experience, an honest approach, and seven offices across South Carolina, McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy is ready to pursue the full compensation you’re owed. Your consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win. Call 866-MCCRAVY today to talk with a Spartanburg car accident lawyer about what happened and what comes next.