IT'S A BIG DECISION

When choosing a lawyer for a serious injury or a wrongful death case, you are really setting out on a kind of journey. It can be a long road, and there can be many twists and turns. Who you choose as your lawyer can make a big difference in that journey — and in where you end up at the end. It isn't always easy. Don't let anybody tell you differently. If someone promises you the moon, or if they imply that a quick, huge settlement is guaranteed, run — don't walk! An ethical lawyer can never promise you any particular outcome. We have found that in our most successful cases with the very best outcomes, that there is a great working relationship — a chemistry — between lawyer and client. An injured person who becomes our client is treated with respect, and is considered part of our team. We hope you will look for a lawyer who really listens and treats you with respect. Remember, the outcome of your case can affect you and your family for the rest of your life. Also, if your case is serious enough, one of the great things is that we can make a real impact and perhaps even prevent similar hurts from ever happening again to someone else.

An Open Letter From Michael Jeffcoat to Injured Victims From Across South Carolina

Dear Friend:

Every year in South Carolina, many thousands of people are seriously harmed by the negligence of others. Drunk drivers, poorly maintained tractor trailers, reckless behavior on the roads, or simply putting profits above people's safety — these are just some of the causes. There are many preventable tragedies. And all too often, the people responsible just walk away without being brought to justice.

For the past decade, I have had the privilege to help many, many people get past all sorts of difficult challenges in their lives. If you feel like you don't know where to turn or who to trust, feel free to pick up the phone and call us. We strive to be a different — and a better — kind of law firm for injured people. Of course, we are committed to achieving the very best, outstanding results for our clients. We won't be intimidated. But the real difference is in our strong commitment to recognizing each client's unique needs, and then building a case plan from the beginning, tailored to each client's particular circumstances.

A lot of people are hesitant to reach out to a lawyer. After all, lawyers don't have the best reputation. Once you call and talk to our friendly reception staff, you will know that you are talking to a different kind of law firm. I cannot promise you we will take your case. The cases we accept must meet certain criteria. But if your situation is serious, and you are seeking an attorney to really fight for you — I want to hear from you. Once I take on your case, you can rest assured that my staff and I will put in the long hours and the hard work, and invest the resources to bring you the outcome you deserve.

There was a time when I worked in the tall skyscraper for the big corporations. Now, I am fighting for the underdog against the powerful. To me, there is no contest on where I would rather be. I am here to fight for you.

Four Commitments We Make to Every Client

1. Honesty and Plain Talk. If we don't think we can make a real difference for you, we won't take the case. We level with every person who is seeking our representation. We are not interested in signing up people whose cases will not be an absolute front burner priority.
2. Fast Action. It is critically important that momentum is established right away. We will position your case immediately. By aggressively pursuing your case, we are going to be in a position to obtain a full and fair recovery in the least amount of time.
3. We Stay in Touch. You have the right to know what is happening every step of the way. Insurance companies and defendants often create delays, in the hopes of getting you to agree to a smaller settlement. We will always keep ourselves available to you. We will keep you updated throughout your case, and we will make sure all of your questions are answered.
4. We Keep the Heat on the Other Side. There is not a week that goes by that your file is not front and center. We are constantly balancing our client's need for a full and fair settlement (or verdict) with the practical requirement that the case is resolved quickly. The only way to achieve that is to keep both the defendant's feet and the insurance company's feet to the fire.