Personal Injury Attorney in Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach draws millions of visitors a year to its beaches, boardwalk, and events like Bike Week, and that means Berly Rouse represents both longtime Horry County residents and out-of-town visitors hurt while on vacation here. A serious injury caused by someone else’s negligence can leave you facing medical bills, lost income, and a long recovery, whether you live here or were just passing through. Berly Rouse represents individuals and families in Myrtle Beach and throughout Horry County, with the same direct attorney communication and trial-ready preparation we bring to every case.

Common Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Myrtle Beach

Busy corridors like Kings Highway and SC-544 see frequent collisions. Local authorities investigated over 2,700 crashes in the Myrtle Beach area in 2023. We represent:

Pedestrians hit near crosswalks or parking areas, and motorcycle riders struck in intersections, including during high-traffic events like Bike Week.
Survivors of multi-vehicle collisions, commercial trucking crashes, and golf cart or scooter accidents, common in a resort town like Myrtle Beach.
Slip and fall injuries at hotels, vacation rentals, and shopping centers, where poor maintenance or missing warnings often cause preventable harm.
Nursing home neglect and abuse cases involving Horry County long-term care facilities.
Medical malpractice claims involving misdiagnosis, medication errors, or surgical mistakes.
Wrongful death claims for families who lost a loved one to preventable negligence.

Horry County Hospitals

If you've been injured in Myrtle Beach or elsewhere in Horry County, getting medical care right away matters, both for your health and for documenting your injury. Local hospitals include:

Grand Strand Medical Center — 809 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, (843) 692-1000
South Strand Medical Center — 5050 US Highway 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, (843) 839-1000
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital — 4070 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, (843) 652-1000
Conway Medical Center — 300 Singleton Ridge Rd, Conway, SC 29526, (843) 347-7111
McLeod Health Carolina Forest Campus — 101 McLeod Health Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579, (843) 646-8001

Horry County Courts

Horry County Government & Justice Center — 1301 2nd Ave, Conway, SC 29526
Horry County Central Traffic Court — 1201 3rd Ave, Conway, SC 29526
Myrtle Beach Municipal Court — 937 Broadway St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
North Myrtle Beach Municipal Court — 1018 2nd Ave S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Areas We Serve in and Around Myrtle Beach

Berly Rouse represents injured clients throughout the Myrtle Beach area, including 29572, 29577, and 29578 in Myrtle Beach proper, 29582 in North Myrtle Beach, 29526 in Conway, and surrounding communities in Horry County.

Hurt While Visiting South Carolina?

If you were injured while on vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina law generally requires that your case be filed here, where the injury occurred, not in your home state. An attorney licensed in South Carolina, with real familiarity with Horry County courts and medical providers, gives you the strongest possible footing, wherever you're from.

FAQs

How do I know if I have a case?

If your injury was caused by someone else’s mistake, or could have been prevented with reasonable care, you may have grounds for a claim. We’ll evaluate your situation at no charge.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

In South Carolina, you typically have three years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit.

I was hurt on vacation here. Should I hire a local attorney?

Yes. Since South Carolina law requires your case to be filed here, an attorney who knows Horry County’s courts, hospitals, and insurance patterns gives you a real advantage, even if you live hundreds of miles away.

Do I have to go to court?

Most personal injury cases settle out of court, but we prepare every case as if it’s headed to trial.

Free Consultations. No Fees Unless You Win.

Contact Berly Rouse today for a free consultation with a Myrtle Beach personal injury attorney.