How do I know if I have a case?
Cristina Sans, Intake Specialist: Here at the Strom Law Firm, I get a lot of questions saying, “Do I have a case?” And I think it’s so important that if you were just injured, you give us a call immediately. Even though you might not have a case, we want to give you that advice […]
What does a South Carolina Attorney do?
Alexandra Benevento, Attorney at Law: A criminal defense attorney is an advocate for the accused. In a system where the criminal defendant is the little guy, a criminal defense attorney acts as an advocate and advisor. She advises you as to your case, she investigates your case, and she will examine and analyze the state’s […]
Who do I have a case against in a civil rights case?
Mario A. Pacella, Attorney at Law: Civil rights cases are generally brought against the individuals employed by the state who violated a person’s constitutional rights. A reason why you sue the individuals, oftentimes an officer or a correctional officer or some other employee of the state is because of the 11th amendment to the United […]
Why would you take a case to court in social security law?
Mario A. Pacella, Attorney at Law: In a Social Security case, you file an initial application with the agency. That’s usually done online. And then, if that is denied, you take it to reconsideration. And then, if that’s denied on reconsideration, you ask for a hearing in front of an administrative law judge. If the […]
What is permanent and total disability?
Mario A. Pacella, Attorney at Law: Under South Carolina Workers’ Compensation law, you can be considered permanently and totally disabled, meaning that your work-related injury or injuries, in combination, preclude you from returning to work. If you are permanently and totally disabled, the maximum benefits you can receive under South Carolina Workers’ Compensation law is […]
Who will I work with when hiring Strom Law Firm?
Cristina Sans, Intake Specialist: You will be working with skilled attorneys, paralegals and support staff who will be with you the entire way. No matter how big or small your case is, they will be with you researching, communicating, and fighting for you. As well as every case Pete is involved in, he has his […]
How will I stay informed throughout my case?
Cristina Sans, Intake Specialist: When you’re working with the Strom Law Firm on your case, our skilled attorneys and paralegals are with you every step of the way. They are open for any type of questions that you might have. A lot of times people want a text message, sometimes people want an email. Sometimes, […]
How can I meet with my attorney?
Cristina Sans, Intake Specialist: Here at the Strom Law Firm, we have many different ways that you can meet with your attorney. We know during this process that some of you might be injured, might be busy and might have a lot of things going on, and we want to make this seamless and as […]
How much does a personal injury attorney cost?
Cristina Sans, Intake Specialist: Here at the Strom Law Firm, the last thing we want you to worry about is how you’re going to pay for an attorney. It’s so important that you give us a call because, here at the firm, personal injury cases are typically handled on a contingency fee basis. We will […]
What is a personal injury attorney?
J. Preston Strom Jr., Founder & Managing Partner: A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer that helps people who have been injured in some type of accident due to the negligence of somebody else. That could be a car wreck, a truck wreck, motorcycle accident, a slip and fall in a store, a bicycle accident […]