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Your Trusted Personal Injury Law Firm in South Carolina
Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers Personal Injury Attorneys have dedicated over 45 years to advocating for South Carolinians impacted by personal injury, workers' compensation, and wrongful death cases. Our firm combines deep legal expertise with a client-first philosophy, prioritizing your health and financial recovery throughout the legal process. We leverage decades of experience in personal injury law to navigate complex cases involving car accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries.Our attorneys are recognized for their tenacity in holding negligent parties accountable while maintaining transparent communication with clients at every stage. With offices in Columbia, Lexington, and Orangeburg, we serve clients statewide, offering personalized legal strategies backed by a proven track record of multi-million-dollar settlements.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death
Car Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of combined experience in South Carolina personal injury law
- Our attorneys maintain a client-first approach with personalized case management
- Proven track record of securing multi-million dollar settlements for complex cases
- We provide compassionate legal representation with transparent communication
- Our team serves clients statewide with offices in Columbia, Lexington, and Orangeburg
What people say
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Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients injured through no fault of their own in car accidents, workplace incidents, and other negligence cases. We handle all aspects of injury claims from evidence collection to courtroom representation. Clients receive dedicated support through medical treatment documentation, insurance negotiations, and compensation recovery for both economic and non-economic damages.
Workers Compensation
We advocate for workers injured on the job across South Carolina, ensuring proper medical care and fair compensation. Our services include claim filing assistance, appeals representation, and protection against employer retaliation. We help clients navigate complex workers' compensation laws to secure benefits for medical expenses, lost wages, and permanent disabilities.
Wrongful Death
Our firm provides compassionate legal support for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence. We investigate fatal accidents, identify liable parties, and pursue comprehensive compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional suffering. Our attorneys handle sensitive cases with both legal expertise and personal care for grieving families.
Car Accidents
We represent victims of car accidents in insurance claims and litigation against negligent drivers. Our services include accident reconstruction, injury documentation, and compensation recovery for vehicle damage, medical bills, and pain and suffering. We handle complex cases involving commercial vehicles, distracted driving, and uninsured motorists.
Medical Malpractice
Our medical malpractice attorneys investigate cases of substandard medical care resulting in injury or death. We work with medical experts to prove negligence in misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries. We pursue compensation for additional medical treatment, lost earning capacity, and quality of life impairments caused by healthcare provider mistakes.
People
Hank Burriss
Partner
Hank Burriss, a lifelong South Carolinian, brings decades of legal experience to personal injury cases. A Citadel graduate and University of South Carolina law alumnus, he focuses on car accidents and workplace injuries. His approach combines legal expertise with community values to secure fair compensation for clients.
E. Wayne Ridgeway Jr.
Partner
Wayne Ridgeway specializes in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases across South Carolina. With experience in multi-million dollar settlements, he advocates for accident victims while serving on community boards. His practice emphasizes compassionate representation and aggressive courtroom advocacy for injured clients.
Questions
What types of cases does Burriss & Ridgeway handle?
We specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, wrongful death, car accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability cases throughout South Carolina.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no upfront costs and only pay attorney fees if we win your case.
What should I do after a car accident?
Seek medical attention, document the scene, exchange information with other parties, and contact our attorneys before speaking to insurance companies.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?
South Carolina's statute of limitations is generally three years from the injury date, but specific circumstances may affect this timeframe.
Can I afford legal representation?
Yes - our contingency fee arrangement means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for your case.
