Summerville Personal Injury Lawyer
Hurt in an accident in Summerville? You don’t need a billboard lawyer from another city — you need a neighbor who knows these roads.
Brent Heist fights for injured people and working families across Summerville and Dorchester County, and you pay nothing unless we win.
A Local Injury Lawyer Who Knows Summerville
Heist Law Firm represents injured people and working families across Summerville and Dorchester County — from historic downtown to Nexton and Cane Bay.
Summerville has grown faster than almost anywhere in the state, and new neighborhoods like Nexton and Cane Bay have brought thousands more cars onto roads that weren’t built for them. The crashes we see most often happen along Main Street, North Main (Highway 17-A), Dorchester Road (Highway 78), Berlin G. Myers Parkway, Nexton Parkway, Old Trolley Road, and the I-26 interchanges. When one happens, the at-fault driver’s insurer moves fast to pay you as little as possible. We move faster.
Summerville Cases We Take On
The accidents we see most across downtown, Nexton, Cane Bay, and the I-26 corridor.
Car Accidents
Crashes on Main Street, Dorchester Road, and the I-26 interchanges.
Uber & Lyft Accidents
Rideshare crashes around Nexton and downtown, where a $1M policy may apply.
Truck Accidents
Crashes with freight and construction trucks along I-26 and Highway 78.
Motorcycle Accidents
We fight the bias against riders and pursue the full value of your claim.
Wrongful Death
For Summerville families who’ve lost a loved one to someone else’s negligence.
Dog Bites
Dog attacks across Summerville’s growing neighborhoods — SC is a strict-liability state.
Real Recoveries Across South Carolina
From a landmark jury verdict to settlements across every kind of case, we fight for the full value of every claim.
Horry County, SC
Head-On Collision
Accident
Results vary by case and depend on the specific facts. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Figures shown are gross recoveries before attorney’s fees, case costs, and medical liens.
What You Can Recover After a Summerville Accident
When someone else’s negligence injures you, South Carolina law lets you pursue far more than just your emergency-room bill. A complete claim accounts for everything the crash has cost you — today and going forward.
How SC Injury Law Affects Your Summerville Case
South Carolina is an at-fault state — the driver or business that caused your injury, and their insurer, is responsible for the damages. Two rules shape almost every case.
Modified Comparative Negligence
You can still recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, but your recovery is reduced by your share of the blame. Found 20% responsible for a $100,000 claim, you receive $80,000.
This is exactly why insurers work so hard to shift blame onto you — every percentage point saves them money, and a local lawyer who can push back is worth far more than the fee.
The Three-Year Deadline
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file. Claims against a city, county, or other government entity under the SC Tort Claims Act carry shorter deadlines and special notice rules.
Evidence and witness memories fade fast, so the sooner you act, the stronger your case.
What to Do After an Accident in Summerville
The steps you take in the first hours and days can make or break your claim.
We’ve put the details in two short guides: what to do in the first 24 hours after a crash · what happens after you hire us.
Areas We Serve Around Summerville
We represent injured people across Summerville and Dorchester County — and if you can’t come to us, we come to you.
Hurt anywhere around Summerville? Tell us what happened →
Brent Heist · Attorney & Founder
You Get Brent — Not a File Number
Big firms treat you like a file number. We don’t. When you hire Heist Law, you get Brent — his cell number, his attention, and an advocate who answers the phone day or night.
We handle the insurance company, the paperwork, and the pressure so you can focus on healing. Because we work on a contingency fee, you pay nothing unless we win.
We’re also proud to serve the area’s Spanish-speaking community. Hablamos español — and in South Carolina, your immigration status does not affect your right to compensation after an injury.
Summerville Injury Questions
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What Our Clients Say About Brent
Heist Law Firm holds a 5.0-star rating across 112 Google reviews. A few, in our clients’ own words.
“After our car accident he worked very hard and even got us approved for a loan to get a car almost immediately. He was by our side the whole time.”
“Super thankful! Mr. Heist took a lot of time to explain everything. The case was a success thanks to his skill and knowledge.”
“Brent answers all calls directly and is very reliable. His knowledge and expertise are unmatched. 10/10.”
These are genuine reviews left by real Heist Law Firm clients on Google. Every case is different, and past results or client experiences do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
Hurt in Summerville? Don’t Settle.
Talk to Brent before you talk to the insurance company — the first offer is rarely a fair one, and once you sign, the claim is closed for good.
Free case review, no fee unless we win. Can’t come to us? We’ll come to you.
Keep reading: The first 24 hours after a crash · What happens after you hire us · What is my case worth?