Drunk driving is not just reckless, it’s criminal. And when impaired drivers get behind the wheel on Hilton Head Island, they put everyone on the road at risk. Whether you were struck while driving on US-278, hit while walking along Pope Avenue, or injured in a head-on crash near Folly Field Road, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent victims of DUI-related crashes in Hilton Head, Bluffton, and throughout Beaufort County. We take these cases seriously because you and your family deserve justice, not excuses. We investigate the facts, push back against insurance companies, and fight for every dollar you’re owed.
Drunk Driving Is Still a Leading Cause of Serious Accidents
Despite decades of public awareness, drunk driving remains one of the top causes of fatal and life-altering accidents in South Carolina. Alcohol impairs a driver’s reaction time, coordination, and judgment often resulting in high-speed collisions, wrong-way crashes, or failure to yield.
Many of these DUI crashes happen:
- Late at night or early in the morning
- Near local bars, resorts, and tourist areas
- Around holidays or weekends
- In areas with poor lighting or heavy pedestrian traffic
These aren’t just accidents, they’re preventable tragedies. Our job is to hold the responsible party accountable for what they’ve done.
Common Injuries in DUI Accidents
Drunk driving accidents often involve excessive speed or failure to brake, leading to more violent impacts than other collisions. Victims frequently suffer severe or permanent injuries.
We represent clients who’ve experienced:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Broken bones and joint damage
- Facial injuries, disfigurement, and dental trauma
- Internal bleeding or organ damage
- Amputations and mobility loss
- Fatal injuries in wrongful death cases
We work with top medical experts to evaluate your condition, estimate long-term care needs, and ensure your claim reflects your full recovery costs.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If you were injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver, you can pursue both compensatory damages and, in many cases, punitive damages a powerful legal tool meant to punish extreme negligence.
You may be eligible for:
- Emergency medical care and hospitalization
- Ongoing rehab, therapy, and prescriptions
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and psychological treatment
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial costs for wrongful death
- Punitive damages, in cases of gross misconduct or illegal behavior
We thoroughly investigate the circumstances to determine what damages apply and how to position your case for maximum results.
What If the Drunk Driver Was Uninsured or Underinsured?
Unfortunately, some DUI drivers don’t carry enough insurance, or any insurance at all. If that’s the case, you may still be protected by:
- Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage
- A dram shop liability claim if a bar or restaurant overserved the driver
- Claims against additional liable parties (vehicle owners, employers, etc.)
We explore every available legal path to ensure you receive full compensation.
How We Help Injury Victims
At Ted Law Firm, we know that recovering from a DUI crash isn’t just about healing physically it’s about finding closure, accountability, and support. While you focus on recovery, we focus on the fight.
Here’s how we help:
- Gather evidence, including police reports, breathalyzer results, and witness accounts
- Determine whether punitive damages or dram shop liability apply
- Handle all communication with the at-fault driver’s insurer
- Prepare your case for trial if negotiations fall short
- Keep you updated, informed, and protected from start to finish
You’ve been through enough. Let us take it from here.
How Long Do You Have to File?
South Carolina law gives most DUI injury victims three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury claim. But it’s always best to act quickly, evidence can disappear, witnesses may move, and delays give the defense an advantage.
Talk to a Hilton Head Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love was injured by a drunk driver, don’t face the legal system alone. We’ll fight for justice, financial recovery, and accountability, so you can move forward with peace of mind. Call Ted Law Firm today for a free consultation. We proudly serve clients across all of South Carolina and Georgia including Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta, and beyond, we offer trusted, compassionate representation with no fees unless we win your case.
You’re in caring, capable hands with Ted Law Firm.
