Introduction
A million verdict for a commercial vehicle collision, .1 million for a workplace injury involving a defective refrigeration system, million for a motorcycle crash with spinal injuries, and .5 million for a neck surgery case: these documented results define the scale at which Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers operates in South Carolina. Founded by partners Hank Burriss and E. Wayne Ridgeway Jr., the firm maintains offices in Columbia, Orangeburg, and Sumter, serving clients statewide from a practice that handles personal injury, workers compensation, wrongful death, and criminal defense matters.
Hank Burriss holds a Martindale Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating and brings over seventeen years of experience to the firm primary cases. The firm never backs down from a fight, a disposition reflected in both the complexity of the cases it takes and the results it has achieved.
Practice Areas
Burriss Ridgeway covers a comprehensive range of injury and defense matters across South Carolina.
Personal Injury
The firm handles every major category of personal injury litigation:
- Car accidents – rear-end collisions, head-on crashes, T-bone accidents, drunk driving, hit-and-run, multi-vehicle collisions
- Truck accidents – 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle litigation, including cases involving corporate defendants and federal regulatory violations
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall incidents under South Carolina premises liability law
- Nursing home abuse
- Dog bites
- Product liability
- Uber and Lyft rideshare accidents
- Construction accidents, including scaffolding failures, equipment defects, and OSHA violations
Workers Compensation
The firm assists injured workers with claims involving falls, contact with equipment, vehicle-related workplace accidents, toxic chemical exposure, and repetitive motion injuries. It handles initial filings, claims for temporary and permanent disability benefits, and appeals of denied claims through the South Carolina workers compensation system.
Wrongful Death
Burriss Ridgeway represents families who have lost loved ones due to negligence, pursuing compensation for medical expenses, conscious pain and suffering, financial losses, and loss of consortium.
Criminal Defense
The firm provides criminal defense representation as part of its broader services to South Carolina clients.
Attorney Profiles
Hank Burriss is a founding partner with over seventeen years of personal injury experience and a Martindale Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating, a credential that reflects peer acknowledgment of legal ability and professional conduct. He has litigated complex cases resulting in multiple million-dollar recoveries for clients.
E. Wayne Ridgeway Jr. is the other founding partner, bringing substantial experience to the firm injury and workers compensation practice. Together, Burriss and Ridgeway have built the firm into a recognized resource for injured workers and citizens throughout South Carolina.
Location and Service Area
Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers maintains three South Carolina offices:
- Columbia – 820 Gracern Road, Columbia, SC 29210 | 803-451-4000
- Orangeburg – 396 St. Paul Street, Suite 107C, Orangeburg, SC 29115 | 803-805-7376
- Sumter – 27 W Calhoun Street, Sumter, SC 29150 | 803-836-4648
- Pee Dee Region – 843-861-1222
The firm serves Columbia, Florence, Forest Acres, Hartsville, Hopkins, Johnsonville, Lake City, Lexington, Orangeburg, Sumter, Myrtle Beach, and statewide South Carolina. More information is at burrisslaw.com/
Client Focus
Burriss Ridgeway works on a contingency fee basis with no fees charged unless the firm wins, and offers free consultations across all office locations. The firm statewide reach and multiple offices reflect a structural decision to remain physically accessible to injured clients who may not be able to travel to a single location.
South Carolina modified comparative negligence system, which allows recovery when a victim is less than fifty-one percent at fault, and its three-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims shape the firm case-building strategy. The attorneys build comprehensive documentation of liability and damages early, countering insurance company tactics that attempt to shift blame to victims.
Frequently Asked Questions
What results has Burriss Ridgeway achieved for clients?
Documented results include a million verdict for a commercial vehicle collision, .1 million for a construction worker injured by a defective refrigeration system, million for a motorcycle crash with spinal injuries, and .5 million for a neck surgery case.
Does the firm handle workers compensation claim denials?
Yes. Burriss Ridgeway guides injured workers through the full workers compensation process, including appeals of denied claims.
What is Hank Burriss professional rating?
Hank Burriss holds a Martindale Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating and has over seventeen years of personal injury experience.
Does the firm offer free consultations?
Yes. Free consultations are available at all office locations, and the firm works on a contingency fee basis.
What geographic area does the firm serve?
The firm serves clients statewide across South Carolina, with specific offices in Columbia, Orangeburg, Sumter, and coverage in the Pee Dee Region.
Closing
Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers brings documented multi-million-dollar results, an AV-rated founding partner, and three South Carolina office locations to personal injury, workers compensation, wrongful death, and criminal defense representation across the state. The firm contingency fee structure and free consultations make its resources available to injured clients regardless of financial position.
To reach Burriss Ridgeway, call the Columbia office at 803-451-4000 or visit burrisslaw.com/