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McGuire Law

Columbia Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Attorney

Being struck by a vehicle while walking in Columbia, South Carolina transforms an ordinary moment—crossing Gervais Street downtown, walking through a Harbison parking lot, or jogging along Forest Drive—into life-altering trauma involving severe injuries and insurance companies protecting their profits over your recovery.

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Attorney Matt McGuire

Pedestrian accidents throughout Richland County occur with alarming frequency at busy intersections like Bull and Assembly Streets, in Five Points where distracted drivers navigate crowded streets, along Two Notch Road where inadequate crosswalks leave walkers vulnerable, and in parking lots across Columbia where drivers fail to yield to people on foot. When a vehicle strikes you, physics ensures devastating injuries—broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and internal bleeding requiring emergency treatment at Prisma Health Richland or Palmetto Health Baptist.

Matthew McGuire has represented Columbia pedestrian accident victims for over 30 years, understanding that drivers and their insurance companies immediately begin minimizing fault and offering inadequate settlements before you understand the full extent of your injuries. Call (888) 499-5738 immediately—McGuire Law operates 24/7/365 because pedestrian accident cases require urgent investigation before insurance companies control the narrative.

The Legal Expertise of McGuire Law

Pedestrian accidents involve complex liability questions, catastrophic injuries, and insurance companies determined to minimize payouts. Matt McGuire brings investigative resources and courtroom experience that force fair compensation.

Rapid Evidence Preservation

Immediately securing surveillance footage, traffic camera recordings, and witness statements before automatic deletion or memory fade destroys your case.

Accident Reconstruction

Hiring engineers and experts who analyze physical evidence, damage patterns, and vehicle positions proving exactly how the collision occurred and who was at fault.

Medical Coordination

Connecting you with Columbia-area specialists who understand injury documentation while treating your catastrophic injuries appropriately.

Insurance Negotiation

Decades of experience defeating insurance company tactics designed to minimize pedestrian injury claims and blame victims.

Trial Willingness

Insurance companies know Matt McGuire will take cases to Richland County juries when fair settlements aren't offered—creating powerful negotiation leverage.

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Common Columbia Pedestrian Accident Locations

Pedestrian accidents occur throughout Columbia in areas where inadequate infrastructure, distracted drivers, and heavy traffic combine to create dangerous conditions for people on foot.

Downtown Intersections

Main and Gervais, Assembly and Lady, Hampton and Sumter where heavy traffic and distracted drivers strike pedestrians in crosswalks.

Five Points Entertainment

Impaired drivers leaving bars, inadequate lighting, and crowded sidewalks create dangerous conditions for pedestrians every weekend.

USC Campus

Greene Street, Sumter Street, and Blossom Street where student pedestrians navigate traffic between classes and housing.

Shopping Center Parking

Harbison, Sandhills, Forest Acres, and Richland Mall where drivers backing out or speeding through lots strike unseen pedestrians.

Major Corridors

Two Notch Road, Forest Drive, and Garners Ferry Road lacking adequate sidewalks, crosswalks, or pedestrian signals forcing dangerous roadway navigation.

Bus Stops and Transit

Pedestrians boarding or exiting COMET buses face traffic dangers from passing vehicles throughout Columbia's transit system.

Critical Evidence Disappears Quickly

Surveillance footage erases within 7-30 days, witnesses forget details, and accident scenes change while you recover from injuries.

McGuire Law's Core Values

Pedestrian accidents create catastrophic injuries requiring comprehensive legal representation that addresses immediate medical needs, financial pressures, and long-term recovery while fighting for full compensation.

Immediate Response

We start investigating within hours of your call, preserving evidence and protecting your rights before insurance companies can control the narrative.

Medical Support

We coordinate with doctors and hospitals through letter of protection arrangements ensuring treatment continues even when you can't pay upfront.

Financial Protection

We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation. No hourly fees, no retainers, no financial pressure during your recovery.

Full Recovery Focus

We don't push quick settlements that leave you without resources for future medical care. We fight for compensation covering lifetime needs.

Personal Attention

You work directly with Matt McGuire throughout your case—not passed off to paralegals or associate attorneys as your case progresses.

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Catastrophic Injuries Pedestrians Suffer

When vehicles strike pedestrians, the physics create devastating injuries far exceeding typical car accidents. Understanding injury severity helps you recognize the full scope of compensation you deserve.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Head striking pavement, vehicle hoods, or windshields causing concussions, skull fractures, or permanent cognitive impairment requiring lifetime care.

Spinal Cord Damage

Impact forces compressing vertebrae or severing spinal connections, resulting in partial or complete paralysis affecting mobility and independence.

Multiple Fractures

Broken femurs, hips, pelvises, ribs, and facial bones requiring surgeries, hardware implantation, and extended rehabilitation periods.

Internal Organ Damage

Injuries to liver, spleen, kidneys, or lungs causing life-threatening bleeding requiring emergency surgery at Columbia trauma centers.

Amputations

Limb loss when impact or being dragged under vehicles causes such severe damage that surgical removal becomes necessary.

Psychological Trauma

PTSD, anxiety about walking near traffic, depression, and emotional suffering requiring long-term mental health treatment and support.

The McGuire Law Difference

Insurance companies expect pedestrian victims to accept quick settlements before understanding injury severity. Matt McGuire builds cases that force full compensation through investigation, expert testimony, and trial willingness.

Aggressive Investigation

Immediately securing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and preserving physical evidence before it disappears or gets destroyed.

Expert Network

Access to accident reconstructionists, medical specialists, life care planners, and economists who prove damages and future needs.

Insurance Company Knowledge

Three decades of defeating insurance tactics including victim blaming, lowball offers, surveillance operations, and delay strategies.

Courtroom Reputation

Insurance companies know Matt McGuire will try cases in Richland County Court of Common Pleas when fair settlements aren't offered.

Millions Recovered

Over 30 years of results for South Carolina injury victims, with a reputation that forces insurance companies toward fair compensation.

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Full Compensation You Deserve to Recover

Pedestrian injuries create multiple categories of damages. Understanding what you can recover ensures insurance companies don't shortchange your claim.

Economic Damages

  • All medical expenses including emergency treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, and future care
  • Lost wages from missed work plus lost earning capacity for permanent impairments
  • Home modification costs for wheelchair accessibility and disability accommodations
  • Transportation expenses for medical appointments and ongoing treatment

Non-Economic Damages

  • Pain and suffering for physical agony and limitations on daily activities
  • Permanent disability and loss of enjoyment of activities you previously loved
  • Scarring and disfigurement affecting appearance and self-confidence
  • Mental anguish including PTSD, anxiety, and depression requiring therapy

Insurance Company Tactics We Defeat

Blaming you for jaywalking, claiming you were distracted, offering quick settlements, hiring surveillance investigators, disputing medical necessity, and using comparative fault.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pedestrian accident victims face urgent questions about medical care, financial recovery, and legal rights. Here are direct answers to Columbia victims' most common concerns.

What should I do immediately after being struck?

Call 911 and insist on ambulance transport even if injuries seem minor. Document the scene, get witness information, and don't give recorded statements to insurance adjusters.

What if the driver claims I was at fault?

South Carolina allows recovery even if you share some fault, as long as you're less than 51% responsible. We investigate to prove driver negligence and defeat blame-shifting tactics.

How long do I have to file a claim?

South Carolina's statute of limitations is three years, but evidence disappears within days. Contact Matt McGuire immediately to preserve footage and witness testimony.

What if I can't afford medical treatment?

We arrange letter of protection agreements with doctors who treat you now and get paid from your settlement later. You won't be denied necessary care.

Should I accept the insurance company's first offer?

Never. Early offers arrive before you understand injury severity or future needs. Insurance companies profit from settling cheap before victims consult attorneys.

What if the driver was uninsured or fled the scene?

Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may apply. We investigate all insurance sources and, for hit-and-run cases, work to identify responsible drivers.

How much does it cost to hire McGuire Law?

We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation. No hourly fees, no retainers, no financial risk during your recovery period.

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About South Carolina Attorney Matt McGuire

Matt McGuire South Carolina Attorney

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.

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When a vehicle strikes you, you need more than just any attorney – you need Matt McGuire and McGuire Law fighting for your recovery.

Don't let insurance adjusters minimize your injuries or pressure you into inadequate settlements. Our firm has recovered millions for South Carolina injury victims over three decades with a reputation for holding negligent drivers fully accountable.

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Columbia Office

2001 Assembly Street, Suite 102-B
Columbia, SC 29201

(888) 499-5738

Contact McGuire Law Today

If you were injured in a Columbia pedestrian accident, call Matthew McGuire immediately at (888) 499-5738 for a free case evaluation and aggressive representation protecting your rights. Our firm has recovered millions for South Carolina injury victims over three decades with a reputation for holding negligent drivers and insurance companies fully accountable. Don't let insurance adjusters minimize your injuries or pressure you into inadequate settlements—call now, chat online, or schedule your consultation. We're available 24/7/365 because your recovery cannot wait.

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