Auto accidents & Workers Compensation
Army JAG Trained. Harvard and Cornell Educated. Award Winning Lawyer in Greenville & Spartanburg South Carolina
Top 25 Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in South Carolina & Top 25 Auto Injury Lawyers in South Carolina
Millions Earned in Compensation for His Clients.
Cash Advances & No Risk
Bills don’t stop when you’re injured
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No Fees Unless We Win!**
World Class Education & Experience
Harvard and Cornell Alumnus
Former Federal Prosecutor
United States Army Jag Attorney
26+ years experience
Focus
Injury Cases Only since 1998
Awards & Affiliations
Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the
National Trial Lawyers
Harvard Faculty Club
National Business Institute, Distinguished Lecturer in Personal Injury Law
Lecturer in Personal Injury Law, SC Bar Assoc.
Army Commendation Medal and National Defense Service Medal
Rated A+ on BBB
Better Business Bureau Business of Integrity Award
Injury Cases Only
Special Assistant United States Attorney
not the insurance companies
When you’re injured, you need a tough, no nonsense lawyer on your side with plenty of experience, education and a fighting spirit. Thomas Gagné is a local attorney having served the upstate for over eighteen years. He knows your rights. He fights for your rights. And he never takes the side of insurance companies. Auto accidents. Worker's comp. Traumatic brain injuries. CALL US TODAY!
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Blogs & Lectures
What is a lawsuit?
Many people think that hiring an attorney is synonymous with filing a lawsuit and then ultimately taking the case to trial. Nothing can be further from the truth. This impression is created by the media, in shows like Law and Order, where the crime is investigated, the criminal arrested, and the jury delivers its verdict[…]
What is negligence?
Negligence is a legal concept, a subcategory of the larger legal concept of “torts.” Torts is one of the pillars of remedial law, along with criminal law and contracts, i.e., a law which lays out the process of securing a remedy for an alleged wrong. For example, in contract law, if a contracting party reneges[…]
I was in a car wreck, I have more medical bills, my car does not run right. What can I do?
I was in a car wreck and the insurance company sent me some money for my property damage and pain and suffering, but I still have more medical bills, and my car still does not run right. What can I do? This is a common question asked by prospective clients. The short answer is: it[…]
What do I do if I hurt myself at work?
Workplace injuries are extremely common, so, first of all, don’t feel you’re “odd” or a “special case.” Employers know that workplace injuries are a business risk. That’s why most employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance works pretty much the same way as other insurance policies. The employer, whether it’s a big corporation or[…]
What should I do if I’m in a car accident?
Assuming that you are conscious and able to move about, you’re likely to be stunned and confused. If you smell smoke your vehicle may be on fire. In that case, you don’t have a lot of time. Check to see if your passengers are conscious and able to move. If so, exit the car and[…]
Top 5 Reasons to Retain a Personal Injury Lawyer
1. Lawyers know the law This sounds obvious, but what are the implications of this statement? Personal Injury Law, like all other areas of law, is complex. Courts and legislatures have wrestled with personal injury law and its manifold applications and meanings for centuries. It is nothing new and has gained notoriety in the past[…]
Overcoming Medicine – Mastering The Medical Case In Personal Injury Claims
A Continuing Legal Education Presentation Sponsored By The South Carolina Bar Thomas M. Gagne, Esq. November 9, 2017 Columbia, South Carolina “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” Hamlet (Act I, Scene V) Welcome to Overcoming Medicine– Mastering The Medical Case In Personal Injury Claims Before[…]
What is mediation?
In a nutshell, mediation is an alternative way to resolve legal disputes. It’s nothing new, but it has become fashionable in the last twenty years or so as the number of court cases (lawsuits) have proliferated and governmental budgets have contracted. Mediation is quicker, and more importantly, cheaper than a traditional trial on the merits.[…]
What is a personal injury case?
One of the main purposes of the law is to compensate persons for a wrong another person or entity has perpetrated upon them which results in a loss of some sort. For instance, if you’re a buyer and a seller agrees to sell you a specific number of goods at a specific price and that[…]
Live Seminar: Handling the Workers’ Compensation Case From Start to Finish
Mr. Thomas M Gagne will be speaking on the topic of Medical Issues During The Claim in Charleston SC at 1:15 pm on the 23rd of February. Details below: Gain Tips and Strategies From Experienced Practitioners Are you fully prepared to handle workers’ compensation claims? This strategic course walks you through the step-by-step practicalities of[…]