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Getting hit by a driver who speeds off and leaves you hurt on the side of the road is infuriating, frightening, and confusing all at once. You did nothing wrong, yet suddenly you’re the one left with injuries, vehicle damage, and a pile of questions. Trey Harrell helps injured individuals across South Carolina, including right here in Greenville, hold hit-and-run drivers accountable and pursue the compensation they need to get back on their feet. Call our experienced Greenville car accident lawyers at 843-636-8739 now for a free consultation. Remember, Trey helps.
Why Choose Trey Harrell After A Greenville Hit-and-run?
Trey brings real courtroom experience and a genuinely personal touch to every hit-and-run case. As a former federal prosecutor who worked with a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas task force, he knows how investigations work from the inside, and he isn’t afraid to take a case all the way to a jury trial when an insurance company won’t do right by you.
Just as important, Trey is patient and easy to talk to. He walks each client through every step, explains things in plain language, and treats you like a person, not a file number. His Greenville office sits at 812 Laurens Rd, Suite B, and he meets Greenville clients there by appointment. Your first consultation is free, with no obligation and no pressure.
Injured in a hit-and-run? Call 843-636-8739 today for a free case review.
What Counts As A Hit-and-run Under South Carolina Law?
A hit-and-run happens any time a driver leaves the scene of an accident without stopping to identify themselves and provide aid. South Carolina law requires the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to immediately stop at the scene, or as close to it as possible, and remain there until they have met their legal duties. The same duty applies to a crash that results only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person.
Felony or misdemeanor? It depends on the harm
South Carolina grades leaving the scene based on the severity of injuries. Under state law, a driver who fails to stop is guilty of a misdemeanor when injury results but great bodily injury or death does not, a felony when great bodily injury results, and a felony when the crash causes death. “Great bodily injury” means bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ. Leaving the scene of a crash that only damages an attended vehicle is a misdemeanor. In addition to criminal penalties, the Department of Motor Vehicles must revoke the driver’s license of any person convicted under this section.
Why do drivers flee the scene?
Drivers run for reasons that almost always trace back to fear of getting caught. They may be driving without insurance, driving on a suspended license, under the influence, driving a stolen car, or worried about an outstanding warrant. None of those reasons is your problem to carry, and none of them should keep you from receiving proper medical care and pursuing a full recovery for your losses.
What Should You Do After A Hit-and-run In Greenville?
Stay at the scene and focus on safety first. Even though the other driver took off, the steps you take in the next few minutes can make or break your ability to recover later. Here’s what helps most:
– Call 911 and report the crash. A police report creates an official record and prompts officers to look for the driver right away.
– Write down or photograph everything you remember, including the other vehicle’s make, model, color, partial plate, direction of travel, and any damage.
– Look for witnesses and nearby cameras. On busy Greenville corridors, such as I-85, I-385, and Woodruff Road, a gas station, business, or doorbell camera may have caught the whole thing.
– See a doctor the same day, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline hides injuries, and prompt medical records tie your injuries directly to the crash.
Then call a lawyer before you talk to any insurance company. Call 843-636-8739 and let Trey handle the rest while you focus on healing.
How Are Hit-and-run Drivers Identified?
Hit-and-run drivers are found more often than people expect because a fleeing car leaves a trail. Police and your attorney can work from surveillance and traffic camera footage, eyewitness descriptions, paint transfer, and vehicle debris left at the scene, damaged-vehicle reports at local body shops, and license plate readers. The sooner that evidence is gathered, the better, because camera footage is often erased within days and witness memories fade fast.
That’s where having Trey involved early matters. He moves quickly to preserve footage before it disappears, tracks down witnesses, and builds the kind of record that pushes an insurer to take your claim seriously. Even when the driver is never identified, that same evidence strengthens your own insurance claim.
How Do You Receive Compensation If The Driver Is Never Found?
Even if the driver is never identified, you may still have a clear path to compensation through your own uninsured motorist coverage. South Carolina requires uninsured motorist coverage on auto policies, and a hit-and-run driver is treated as an uninsured driver. That means your own policy can step in to cover your losses when the at-fault driver cannot be found, so you aren’t left paying for someone else’s mistake out of pocket.
What can you recover?
Depending on the facts of your case, compensation can include:
– Current and future medical bills.
– Lost wages and reduced earning ability.
– Vehicle repair or replacement.
– Pain, suffering, and the toll the crash takes on your daily life.
Insurance companies don’t always treat their own customers fairly, and uninsured motorist claims can get complicated fast. Trey negotiates directly with the adjusters, so you don’t have to. Want to know what your claim could be worth? Call 843-636-8739 for a free evaluation.
How Trey Harrell Helps With Your Hit-and-run Claim
Trey takes the legal weight off your shoulders. He preserves evidence before it disappears, handles the paperwork and deadlines, and deals with the insurance companies so their tactics don’t cost you. He’ll make sure your claim is filed on time and built to hold up if it has to go in front of a jury.
Most of all, Trey stays reachable. He answers your questions, keeps you updated, and guides you through each decision with patience. That’s the whole idea behind the name. Trey helps.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hit-and-run Accidents In Greenville
How much does it cost to talk to Trey Harrell?
Your first consultation is completely free, and there’s no obligation to move forward. It costs you nothing to tell Trey what happened and find out where you stand. During that conversation, he’ll explain how his fees work so you know exactly what to expect.
How long do I have to file a claim in South Carolina?
In most South Carolina personal injury cases, you generally have three years to bring a personal injury action, measured from the crash. Waiting is still risky, though, because evidence disappears, camera footage gets erased, and witnesses’ memories fade. The sooner Trey starts, the stronger your case tends to be.
What if I were partly at fault for the crash?
You may still recover. South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, though your compensation is reduced by your share of the blame. This is exactly the kind of argument insurers use to pay you less, so it helps to have Trey build your case.
What if the other driver is never found?
You still have options. Your own uninsured motorist coverage is designed for exactly this situation and can cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. Trey can review your policy and explain what coverage applies to your case.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first offer?
Not before someone reviews it. Initial offers are often far lower than what a claim is actually worth, and once you sign a release, you usually cannot reopen the claim. Let Trey look at the offer for free first so you don’t leave money on the table.
Do you handle hit-and-run cases in Greenville?
Yes. Trey meets Greenville clients by appointment at his office on Laurens Road and represents injured individuals throughout South Carolina. Call 843-636-8739 to set up a time that works for you.
Do I have to go to court?
Usually not. Most hit-and-run claims settle through negotiation with the insurance company. But if an insurer refuses to offer a fair amount, Trey has the trial experience to take your case to court and let a jury decide.
Remember, Trey helps. Call 843-636-8739 today for a free consultation at our Greenville office, and let Trey handle the legal side while you focus on getting your life back together.
