Introduction
Growing up in Charleston and spending years building legal experience throughout the Lowcountry gave attorney Chip Cannon a practical knowledge of the regional legal environment that out-of-town attorneys cannot replicate: familiarity with the courts, the judges, the insurance company strategies used in this part of South Carolina, and the community dynamics that shape how cases actually play out. Cannon Law Firm operates from 4900 O’Hear Avenue, Suite 100, North Charleston, SC 29405, handling personal injury and criminal defense matters with documented results that include a $4,225,000 recovery among its top verdicts and settlements.
The practice covers auto accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, alcohol-related injuries, slip and fall claims, dog bites, medical malpractice, DUI defense, and criminal charges. Free consultations are offered for all case types. The firm can be reached at 843-790-0816.
Practice Areas
Auto, Trucking, and Motorcycle Accidents: Vehicle accidents cause some of the most severe injuries seen in South Carolina emergency rooms. The firm represents crash victims pursuing compensation from at-fault drivers and their insurers, including commercial trucking companies whose accidents often involve federal safety regulation violations on top of state negligence law.
Wrongful Death: When negligence results in the death of a family member, the firm pursues wrongful death claims on behalf of surviving relatives, seeking compensation for their losses including funeral expenses, lost income, and the loss of companionship.
Alcohol-Related Injuries: Dram shop liability and related theories apply when alcohol service to an already-impaired person contributed to an accident that caused injury. The firm handles these claims alongside standard negligence theories.
Slip and Fall and Premises Liability: Property owners in South Carolina owe duties of care that vary based on the legal status of the person on the property. The firm investigates premises liability cases, gathers evidence establishing that dangerous conditions existed and that the owner knew or should have known about them, and pursues compensation accordingly. South Carolina allows three years from the date of injury to file a premises liability claim.
Dog Bites: South Carolina imposes strict liability on dog owners for bites under many circumstances. The firm represents bite victims pursuing compensation for medical treatment, scarring, and other damages.
Medical Malpractice: When healthcare providers fall below the applicable standard of care and cause patient harm, the firm pursues malpractice claims with the expert support these cases require.
DUI Defense: Attorney Cannon examines every aspect of a DUI case, challenging probable cause for the initial traffic stop, contesting blood alcohol content testing procedures and results, identifying breathalyzer calibration problems, scrutinizing police procedure for errors, and exploring available defenses including the rising BAC defense. That defense addresses situations where a driver’s blood alcohol concentration may have been within the legal limit at the time of driving but was elevated by the time testing was performed, due to continued alcohol absorption after the vehicle was stopped.
Criminal Defense: The firm defends clients facing serious criminal charges throughout the Charleston area and the broader Lowcountry region of South Carolina.
Attorney Profiles
Chip Cannon leads the firm and was born and raised in the Charleston area. His local background produces a working knowledge of the regional legal landscape, from specific courthouse practices to the patterns used by major insurance carriers in defending claims in this market. Client accounts describe him as patient, thorough, and professional, and as someone who fights to ensure his clients are heard even against large, well-resourced insurance companies. Documented case results include recoveries of $4,225,000, $500,000, $450,000, $420,000, $365,000, $350,000, $300,000, and $285,000. Every case is different and prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters.
Location and Service Area
Cannon Law Firm serves Charleston, North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, and the broader Lowcountry region of South Carolina.
Address: 4900 O’Hear Avenue, Suite 100, North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone: 843-790-0816
Website: cannonlawsc.com/
Client Focus
The firm serves individuals injured in accidents or facing criminal charges in Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry. Personal injury clients are typically represented on a contingency fee basis. Free consultations allow prospective clients to discuss their situation and assess their legal options without any upfront financial commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the firm charge for initial consultations?
No. Cannon Law Firm offers free consultations to evaluate cases.
What is the statute of limitations for slip and fall cases in South Carolina?
Three years from the date of the injury.
What are some documented case results?
Results include $4,225,000, $500,000, $450,000, $420,000, $365,000, $350,000, $300,000, and $285,000. Individual results vary based on the specific circumstances of each case.
What DUI defenses does the firm explore?
The firm examines probable cause for the traffic stop, breathalyzer calibration and maintenance records, police procedure compliance, constitutional compliance, and the rising BAC defense, among other available strategies.
Does the firm handle both personal injury and criminal matters?
Yes. Cannon Law Firm handles personal injury cases and criminal defense, including DUI charges, for clients throughout the Lowcountry.
Closing
Charleston and Lowcountry residents injured in accidents or facing criminal charges can contact Cannon Law Firm at 843-790-0816 for a free consultation. Attorney Chip Cannon brings deep local knowledge and a documented record of substantial recovery amounts to every personal injury case he handles.
Visit cannonlawsc.com/ for more information about the firm, its attorneys, and its results.