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Mount Pleasant Personal Injury Lawyer

Your Lawyer. Your Neighbor. Serving East Cooper.

Hurt in an accident in Mount Pleasant? You don’t need a billboard lawyer from another city — you need a neighbor who knows East Cooper.

Brent Heist fights for injured people and working families across Mount Pleasant, and you pay nothing unless we win.

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Millions RecoveredFor SC Families
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Your Neighbor in the Lowcountry

A Local Injury Lawyer Who Knows Mount Pleasant

Heist Law Firm represents injured people and working families across Mount Pleasant and East Cooper — from the Old Village to Park West and out to the beaches.

Mount Pleasant is one of the fastest-growing towns in South Carolina, and all that growth has put more cars on the same roads. The crashes we see most often happen along Johnnie Dodds Boulevard and Highway 17, Coleman Boulevard, Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Long Point Road, and the Isle of Palms Connector, plus heavy seasonal beach traffic over the Ravenel Bridge. When one happens, the at-fault driver’s insurer moves fast to pay you as little as possible. We move faster.

Recent Results

Real Recoveries Across South Carolina

From a landmark jury verdict to settlements across every kind of case, we fight for the full value of every claim.

$1.75M
Jury Verdict
Horry County, SC
$988K
Auto Accident
Head-On Collision
$413K
Motorcycle
Accident

Results vary by case and depend on the specific facts. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Figures shown are gross recoveries before attorney’s fees, case costs, and medical liens.

Full Value

What You Can Recover After a Mount Pleasant Accident

When someone else’s negligence injures you, South Carolina law lets you pursue far more than just your emergency-room bill. A complete claim accounts for everything the crash has cost you — today and going forward.

Medical BillsER, hospital stays, surgery, imaging, and follow-up care.
Future CareOngoing treatment, therapy, and procedures you’ll still need.
Lost WagesTime missed from work and reduced future earning capacity.
Pain & SufferingThe physical pain and emotional toll of your injuries.
Property DamageRepair or replacement of your vehicle and belongings.
Wrongful DeathFor families who’ve lost a loved one to someone’s negligence.

Learn how injury cases are valued in South Carolina →

South Carolina Law

How SC Injury Law Affects Your Mount Pleasant Case

South Carolina is an at-fault state — the driver or business that caused your injury, and their insurer, is responsible for the damages. Two rules shape almost every case.

Modified Comparative Negligence

You can still recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, but your recovery is reduced by your share of the blame. Found 20% responsible for a $100,000 claim, you receive $80,000.

This is exactly why insurers work so hard to shift blame onto you — every percentage point saves them money, and a local lawyer who can push back is worth far more than the fee.

The Three-Year Deadline

Under S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file. Claims against a city, county, or other government entity under the SC Tort Claims Act carry shorter deadlines and special notice rules.

Evidence and witness memories fade fast, so the sooner you act, the stronger your case.

Not sure how these rules apply to your crash? A quick call sorts it out. Get My Free Case Review Call (843) 732-8141
Right After a Crash

What to Do After an Accident in Mount Pleasant

The steps you take in the first hours and days can make or break your claim.

Get to Safety & Call 911Move out of traffic if you can, and get a police report started.
Get Medical CareSee a doctor even if you feel fine — adrenaline hides injuries.
Photograph EverythingThe scene, the vehicles, and the contact details of any witnesses.
Don’t Give a Recorded StatementNot to the other driver’s insurer — not before you’ve talked to a lawyer.

We’ve put the details in two short guides: what to do in the first 24 hours after a crash · what happens after you hire us.

Local Coverage

Areas We Serve Around Mount Pleasant

We represent injured people across Mount Pleasant and East Cooper — and if you can’t come to us, we come to you.

The Old Village & Shem CreekPitt Street, Coleman Boulevard, and the waterfront.
I’On & Snee FarmThe established neighborhoods off Long Point Road.
Belle Hall & Park WestThe Highway 17 growth corridor.
Carolina Park & the North EndThe newer communities up Highway 17.
Isle of PalmsThe Connector, Ocean Boulevard, and the beach.
Sullivan’s IslandMiddle Street and the island’s residential streets.

Hurt anywhere around Mount Pleasant? Tell us what happened →

Brent Heist, Mount Pleasant personal injury lawyer and founder of Heist Law Firm, LLC Brent Heist · Attorney & Founder
Why Mount Pleasant Calls Heist

You Get Brent — Not a File Number

Big firms treat you like a file number. We don’t. When you hire Heist Law, you get Brent — his cell number, his attention, and an advocate who answers the phone day or night.

We handle the insurance company, the paperwork, and the pressure so you can focus on healing. Because we work on a contingency fee, you pay nothing unless we win.

We’re also proud to serve the area’s Spanish-speaking community. Hablamos español — and in South Carolina, your immigration status does not affect your right to compensation after an injury.

We come to you — across Mount Pleasant and East Cooper
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Focused exclusively on personal injury
Free consultation — no fee unless we recover
Common Questions

Mount Pleasant Injury Questions

Do you handle cases in Mount Pleasant and the East Cooper area?
Yes. We represent injured people across Mount Pleasant, the Old Village, Park West, Carolina Park, and out to Isle of Palms and Sullivan Island. If you cannot come to our office, we will come to you.
How much does a Mount Pleasant injury lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. The consultation is always free.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Mount Pleasant?
In most South Carolina injury cases you have three years from the date of the accident to file, under S.C. Code Ann. Section 15-3-530. Some claims, like those against a government entity, have shorter deadlines, so it is best to talk to a lawyer right away.
What if I was partly at fault?
South Carolina follows modified comparative negligence. You can still recover as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your share of the blame, which is exactly why insurers try to pin fault on you.
Do you speak Spanish? Hablan espanol?
Yes. We proudly serve the area Spanish-speaking community. In South Carolina, your immigration status does not affect your right to compensation after an injury.
Which areas do you serve around Mount Pleasant?
The Old Village, I On, Snee Farm, Belle Hall, Park West, Carolina Park, and out to Isle of Palms and Sullivan Island, plus the surrounding East Cooper area.
Real Google Reviews

What Our Clients Say About Brent

Heist Law Firm holds a 5.0-star rating across 112 Google reviews. A few, in our clients’ own words.

“Brent and everyone in the office are so great. So helpful and did an awesome job with all my questions.”

Joe PeroneGoogle review

“Great attention to detail, responds quickly at any time, and made me feel like his #1 client.”

Tyler HopkinsGoogle review

“Highly recommend! The entire staff was very responsive and made everything very easy.”

Britney LeBeauGoogle review

These are genuine reviews left by real Heist Law Firm clients on Google. Every case is different, and past results or client experiences do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.

Before You Talk to the Insurance Company

Hurt in Mount Pleasant? Don’t Settle.

Talk to Brent before you talk to the insurance company — the first offer is rarely a fair one, and once you sign, the claim is closed for good.

Free case review, no fee unless we win. Can’t come to us? We’ll come to you.

Keep reading: The first 24 hours after a crash · What happens after you hire us · What is my case worth?

Hurt anywhere around Mount Pleasant? The consultation is free and costs you nothing.