Our Firm

We are located at 3016 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205. Schedule a free consultation today.

Welcome to Our Firm

Since 1992, Best & Flatt, P.A. personal injury law firm in Columbia, South Carolina, has been serving clients in all types of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, motorcycle and truck accidents, workers’ compensation claims, and wrongful death lawsuits. The firm’s two personal injury lawyers, W. Lamar Flatt and Laura E. Best, are members of the South Carolina Bar Association and Georgia Bar Association and are licensed to practice law in both states.

Best & Flatt’s philosophy is that each client deserves personal attention to his or her file. To that end, the responsible “accident attorney” is actively involved and very familiar with each case as well as with the victim and their family. We can’t promise you a specific result on your case, but we do promise that your case will be worked on diligently, your phone calls will be promptly returned, and your questions answered promptly and professionally.

Types of Accident Injuries

While some accidents create no physical damage for the victims, others can create harm ranging from very slight to life-threatening or fatal*. Following is a partial list of injuries resulting from accidents which may create an injury case or claim:

Back, neck and shoulder injuries

  • Broken bones and fractures

  • Knee, ankle and leg injuries

  • Spinal cord injuries

  • Loss of limbs

  • Traumatic brain injuries

  • Medical accidents

  • Birth defects

  • Wounds, bites and contusions

NOTE: If your loved one died in an accident, you may be able to seek and obtain compensation for your losses by filing a wrongful death claim.
No matter how severe your injury is, you should only discuss the circumstances of your accident and the severity of your injuries with your attorney. The at-fault’s insurance company may attempt to make a quick settlement that may be well below your future medical and financial need.
If you or a loved one were injured due to someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior, handling claims regarding accidents is at the core of what we at Best & Flatt, P.A. do for our clients. Give us a call at 803-252-1800, and get your questions answered by a knowledgeable, experienced accident attorney. You may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills and/or permanent disabilities.

Verdicts & Settlements

Premises Liability/Wrongful Death: $3.2 Million

A man was killed due to a hazardous condition created by a major corporation and supplier. He left behind two adult children. The case was resolved at mediation for $3.2 million.

Verdicts & Settlements

Personal Injury: $500,000

Our client was hit by a commercial vehicle going at a high rate of speed. He had injuries primarily to his knee, not requiring surgery. Medical expenses totaled approximately $90,000. Suit was filed, and case settled prior to trial for $500,000.

Verdicts & Settlements

Car Accidents: $1 Million

Our two clients, a husband and wife, were hit by a drunk driver. Both of them spent weeks in the hospital with multiple surgeries. The at-fault driver had fairly low coverage, but the clients had good under insured motorist coverage. Total recovery was $1 million, which was the combined policy limits.