Carole Jean Hayes

I have been representing those wrongfully injured in our State since 1990 and have never represented or defended an insurance company. The Hayes Law Firm is concerned about quality representation, not quantity. We aggressively represent our clients in and out of the court room. Please call me for a free consultation today to see if I can help you get the compensation that you are entitled to. The insurance companies and their adjusters have attorneys working for them, please make sure you have an attorney working for you. I have been doing this now for over 30 years and would be honored to meet with you.

• Free Consultation
  Free consultations on all cases I handle.
• Contingent Fees
  There is no attorney fee unless I secure compensation for you.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  In most cases the Hayes Law Firm pays for all expenses associated with a claim up front (for medical evaluations, medical records, etc.). I do this to minimize any financial inconveniences to my clients while a claim is pending. My goal is to take care of everything possible for my clients in an effort to minimize the hardships inherent in an accident....

South Carolina

Since 1990

Judicial Clerk

Memphis Tennessee Chancery Court

1989 - 1990

Memphis State Law School

J.D. (1990) | Law

1987 - 1990

Honors: Dean's List

Activities: Moot Court Board, Jessup International Society, clerk for Chancellor Lewis.

George Mason University

B.A. (1987)

1987

Honors: Graduated With Distinction, Alpha Chi

2019 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys

American Institute of Legal Counsel

2019

Distinguished - Peer Rated for High Professional Acheivement

Martindale Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice Award

Avvo

2016

Injured Workers Advocates

Member

Current

South Carolina Workers Compensation Educational Association

Current

Federal Bar Association  # 12325

Member

2016 - Current

South Carolina State Bar  # 15132

Member

1990 - Current

Q. Am I eligible for partial disability after a car accident in SC?

March 10, 2025

A: You can apply for SSD. It matters not hurt. You cannot use an attorney the first time you apply. If you get turned down, you have 90 days within which to apply for what is called reconsideration. At that point, you can get an attorney. I do wish you the best.

Q. How long after my attorney contacts the apartments insurance will I hear something regarding my case all bills are in?

March 30, 2024

A: Since you have retained a lawyer, I would recommend calling your attorney up and asking how long it will this take. It can take as little as a month up to eight months to negotiated claim, depending upon the complexity. I wish you the best.

Q. In a courtroom setting w/Jury, what is the proper way to introduce higher court rulings into a trial?

February 6, 2024

A: Give the judge the case law before the jury is called in and highlight the applicable parts, and ask him to charge the jury with the highlighted portions. That means he will read those to the jurors when he is telling them about the law which happens after closing statements, and before they deliberate. I hope that is helpful and I do wish you the best.