Civil Litigation

The civil litigation attorneys at Grooms & Thomas Law Firm represent individuals and businesses when they have suffered damage from a wrongdoer's hands. Whether you are a business dealing with a party that refuses to honor its end of an agreement or an individual who has been injured, our civil litigation attorneys are here to help.

Personal Injury

A personal injury case is a severe and life-altering event that can affect you and your family for years. Hardship can occur, both financially and emotionally. An experienced personal injury attorney will be a crucial determining factor for your case. Allow us to represent you and help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Insurance Claims

We are often inundated with marketing campaigns by insurance companies in which they claim to care about their customers and their customers’ best interests. However, when you file a claim with one of these big companies, you may be treated more like an adversary than a loyal, paying client. The truth is that the primary focus of many insurance companies is limiting the amount that they pay or denying the claim altogether.

In South Carolina, insurance companies are not only obligated to honor the language in your policy, but they also must treat you fairly. If your insurance company is mistreating you, call us at 843-444-5702 to speak with one of our attorneys. We handle insurance claim disputes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and throughout Horry and Georgetown Counties. The following are examples of the types of insurance claims we handle:

* Denied insurance claims

* Delayed or late payment of insurance claims

* Insurance companies acting in bad faith

* Refusal to defend you in a lawsuit

* Failure to properly investigate insurance claims

Automobile Accidents

An auto accident can change your life in an instant. Not only can they cause severe damage to your vehicle, but they can also cause severe personal injuries that may leave you unable to work and require expensive medical treatments, including hospitalization. If you are injured in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, your first concern should be your health and obtaining proper medical attention. Your next concern should be securing an attorney to protect your rights.

Far too many accident victims rely on insurance companies to do the right thing when handling their claims. The truth is that most insurance companies primarily have their own financial interests at heart. When they contact you, they often phish for information that may allow them to reduce or even deny your right to recover proceeds. They also regularly pressure accident victims to settle a claim early or even before the full extent of their injuries is known. It is critical that you obtain an attorney early on who will be working for you and looking out for your interests. After all, your primary focus after an accident should be healing from your injuries, not arguing back and forth with an insurance company.

At Grooms & Thomas Law Firm, we provide car accident victims throughout Horry and Georgetown counties with personalized and attentive service. Please call us at 843-444-5702 to schedule a consultation, and let us give you our honest assessment of your case and the issues you face. Examples of the types of automobile accident cases that we handle include the following:

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* Drunk Driving accidents

* Motorcycle accidents

* Semi-truck/tractor-trailer accidents

* Pedestrian accidents

* Uber/taxi accidents.

Premises Liability

If you have been injured while on another person's property, you may have grounds for a claim under South Carolina premises liability law. Premises liability is an area of law whereby property owners can be held liable for specific injuries sustained on their premises. In South Carolina, property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe and free from dangerous conditions. Therefore, if you are injured on someone else’s property, it is essential to contact an attorney who can navigate this complex area of law and advise you of your rights.

The attorneys at Grooms & Thomas Law Firm are here to assist you if you have been injured due to a property owner's failure to provide a safe premises. Please call us at 843-444-5702 for a free consultation and honest assessment of your case. The following are examples of the types of premises liability cases we handle:

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* Slip and falls / trip and falls

* Exposure to dangerous substances

* Dog bites

* Defective construction

* Inadequate maintenance

Business Litigation

Whether you are a small business or a large corporation, litigation is a factor that must be considered if you want to protect your bottom line. Unfortunately, conflicts are often inevitable when you are running a business. When a dispute requires a lawsuit or legal advice, you can turn to the attorneys at Grooms & Thomas Law Firm. We work closely with our clients to maximize their goals straightforwardly and cost-effectively.

If your business has been wronged by a customer, competitor, or partner, call us at 843-444-5702 to discuss your options. Grooms & Thomas Law Firm represents businesses throughout Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Horry and Georgetown counties. We handle a broad range of business litigation issues, including: