Motor vehicle crashes in Columbia, South Carolina's expanding metropolitan area can destroy everything you've worked to build in an instant. Whether navigating merge lanes near Williams-Brice Stadium or dealing with dangerous traffic around Fort Jackson's gates, one careless driver can change your life forever.
Available 24/7 - Immediate Response for Car Accident Cases
South Carolina's rapid population growth has brought more vehicles to Columbia's roadways than the infrastructure was designed to handle, creating hazardous conditions from the State House area to the suburbs of Irmo and Forest Acres. Insurance companies deploy experienced adjusters within hours of serious accidents, armed with tactics specifically designed to minimize what they pay injured victims.
Matthew M. McGuire has been protecting Columbia residents' rights since 1993, handling complex collision cases in every courthouse throughout the Midlands region with the tenacity and skill that has earned him statewide recognition. With offices in Columbia and availability 24/7/365, McGuire Law responds immediately when crashes occur.
Successful car accident claims require thorough investigation and evidence preservation before insurance companies can manipulate the scene. Our comprehensive approach builds cases that withstand aggressive defense tactics.
We utilize Columbia's traffic cameras, electronic data recorders (black boxes), and physical evidence analysis to reconstruct exactly how your crash occurred and who bears responsibility.
We obtain crucial records from cell phone companies, employers, and vehicle manufacturers that insurance companies cannot access independently. This evidence often proves decisive.
South Carolina's modified comparative negligence system requires skilled navigation. We protect your recovery by minimizing fault attribution and countering defense blame-shifting tactics.
We evaluate permanent disabilities, ongoing medical needs, and career impacts with economic experts who project lifetime losses affecting your Columbia employment and quality of life.
When dangerous road conditions contribute to crashes on city-maintained streets, we investigate and pursue government liability claims that other attorneys overlook.
Thorough investigation separates winning cases from denied claims. We pursue every avenue of evidence to establish fault and maximize your recovery.
We preserve footage from Columbia intersections including Assembly Street, Elmwood Avenue, Broad River Road, and St. Andrews before automatic deletion occurs.
Modern vehicles contain black boxes recording speed, braking, and driver actions. We secure this data before it's overwritten or destroyed by insurance company investigators.
Distracted driving claims require phone records proving the at-fault driver was texting or calling at impact. We subpoena these records before carriers purge them.
Delivery truck and commercial vehicle accidents require driver logs, maintenance records, and employer policies. We investigate these thoroughly for regulatory violations.
Witnesses disappear quickly after accidents. We locate and interview them promptly to preserve testimony before memories fade or people relocate.
We document inadequate signage, missing barriers, and improper traffic control in Columbia infrastructure projects that contribute to accidents.
Drunk driving accidents after patrons leave Vista or Five Points establishments may involve dram shop liability against the serving establishment.
Crash victims facing insurance company tactics need an attorney whose values prioritize their recovery above all else. Our commitment to these principles has guided our practice since 1993.
We mobilize within hours of your call to preserve traffic camera footage, secure witness statements, and document physical evidence before it disappears or gets destroyed.
We maintain relationships with accident reconstructionists, economists, medical specialists, and vocational experts who strengthen your case with credible testimony.
Insurance adjusters deploy sophisticated tactics to minimize claims. We counter every strategy with evidence-based responses that protect your full recovery.
You'll receive regular case updates and prompt responses to your questions. Matt McGuire personally handles your case—not paralegals or junior associates.
We measure success by client outcomes, not case volume. Every decision we make prioritizes maximizing your recovery and protecting your long-term interests.
Understanding how South Carolina allocates fault is critical for protecting your recovery. Insurance companies exploit these rules to reduce what they pay.
South Carolina allows recovery even if you bear partial responsibility, but your damages reduce proportionally to your fault percentage. You must be less than 50% at fault.
Insurance companies aggressively try to shift blame onto victims through witness manipulation and creative interpretations of traffic laws. We counter these tactics.
Failure to yield right-of-way at Columbia's busy intersections creates common fault allocation disputes. We build evidence establishing defendant responsibility.
Complex fault allocation requires expert testimony about traffic laws, road design, and driver responsibilities. We retain specialists who strengthen your position.
Proper application of comparative fault principles requires experienced legal representation to ensure jury instructions accurately reflect the law.
Over thirty years fighting for Columbia crash victims has taught us what wins cases and what insurance companies fear. Matt McGuire brings this experience to every client relationship.
We've tried cases in every courthouse throughout the Midlands region since 1993. This experience with local judges, procedures, and jury pools provides significant strategic advantages.
Our tenacity and skill in handling complex collision cases has earned recognition throughout South Carolina. Insurance companies know we prepare cases for trial.
We evaluate permanent disabilities, career impacts, family dynamics changes, and psychological trauma to ensure settlements account for every way the crash affected your life.
When crashes claim lives, we guide families through wrongful death claims, survival actions, and the complex distribution of awards while protecting minor children's interests.
We coordinate with Prisma Health specialists throughout the Midlands to ensure you receive proper treatment while building documentation that supports your injury claim.
Serious crashes cause damages that extend decades into the future. We ensure settlements account for every long-term consequence.
We work with specialists to document future treatment requirements at facilities throughout South Carolina, ensuring settlements cover lifetime care costs.
Car accident claims involve complex legal and insurance issues that can significantly impact your recovery. Here are answers to critical questions Columbia crash victims ask.
South Carolina uses modified comparative negligence, meaning you can recover damages if you're less than 50% at fault, but your recovery reduces by your fault percentage. We fight to minimize your fault allocation.
South Carolina provides three years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. However, evidence disappears quickly and memories fade, so contacting an attorney immediately protects your case.
Drunk driving accidents may allow punitive damages beyond standard compensation. We also investigate whether bars or restaurants that over-served the driver share liability under dram shop laws.
Yes. Immediate family members can pursue wrongful death claims for economic damages, loss of consortium, and funeral expenses. Survival actions also allow recovery for pain and suffering before death.
Traffic camera footage, electronic data recorder (black box) information, cell phone records, and witness statements are critical. We act immediately to preserve this evidence before it disappears.
Never. Initial offers are designed to close claims quickly before you understand your full injury extent. We evaluate offers against comprehensive damage assessments to ensure fair compensation.
Dangerous road conditions on city-maintained streets may create government liability claims. We investigate municipal responsibility for inadequate maintenance, signage, and construction zone safety.
We handle car accident cases on contingency—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation. Call for free to discuss your case and learn your options without any financial obligation.
With over 30 years of experience defending South Carolina, McGuire Law provides elite legal representation with national recognition. McGuire Law has grown from a small practice into one of the most trusted law firms in South Carolina. We understand that legal issues can be overwhelming, whether you're facing criminal charges, dealing with injuries from an accident, or navigating family law matters.
McGuire Law is committed to each client's unique situation, and we don't believe in boilerplate solutions. Every case requires careful analysis, strategic planning, and aggressive representation. Our firm combines over 30 years of experience with cutting-edge legal strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
McGuire Law serves all 46 South Carolina counties. We know these counties, their courts, their legal communities, and most importantly, the people who live here. This local knowledge, combined with our legal expertise, gives our clients a significant advantage.
Matt McGuire received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina.
Matt has served as a law clerk for a State Circuit Judge, an Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, and an Assistant Solicitor in the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office.
Matt is a proud husband, father of two, and a long-time resident of Richland County, South Carolina.
Don't let insurance adjusters take advantage of your situation while you're focused on recovery. Call McGuire Law now and experience the difference that personal, aggressive, and effective legal representation can make in your car accident case.
Available 24/7/365 - Immediate Response for Car Accident Cases
