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What happens when you leave the scene of a South Carolina accident?

A: When you leave the scene of an accident in South Carolina, you can actually face criminal charges.

Leaving the scene of an accident after a South Carolina car crash can result in misdemeanor charges, jail time, fines and even felony prosecution when serious injuries and death result. In fact, if you leave the scene of an accident and someone was seriously injured or killed in your South Carolina car crash, fines may range from $5,000 to $25,000. Not to mention, up to 25 years in prison.

The only exception prescribed by state laws is when you leave the scene of an accident to seek help from authorities.

On another note, leaving the scene of an accident doesn't allow you to have the time to understand what led to your South Carolina car crash. When you call police, seek a traffic accident report and get witness information, you may realize that you didn't even cause your South Carolina car crash. 

When you've been injured, as well, the decision of whether to stay at the scene of the accident can make the difference between being able to file a South Carolina personal injury claim against the other driver or facing penalties.

Since the minutes, hours and even days after a South Carolina car crash can be fuzzy, you may find you need a Summerville car accident lawyer to help you make sense of the circumstances surrounding your accident. When initial traffic accident reports don't necessarily point to who was at fault for your accident, a Summerville car accident lawyer's investigation may be more revealing. 

By staying at the scene of your South Carolina car crash and contacting a Summerville car accident lawyer as soon as possible, you'll have taken the first steps toward protecting your potential personal injury claim.

Seeking the Help of a Summerville Car Accident Lawyer

The South Carolina personal injury attorney team at the Shelly Leeke Law Firm is available to help accident victims cope with the legal implications of a serious injury. Our firm's focus on personal injury cases includes injury from auto accidents including pedestrian and bicycle injuries, work-related injuries and Workers' Compensation claims, and injuries resulting from dangerous prescription drugs.

Before you file a South Carolina personal injury claim, request a free copy of our South Carolina injury book. When you're ready to get started on settling your accident claim, contact a Summerville car accident attorney for a free information packet and consultation, 1-888-690-0211.

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