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Columbia Personal Injury Lawyers
We believe a team of experienced, focused, and passionate trial lawyers gives injured clients the best opportunities to receive all of the financial compensation and medical treatment they need to recover as quickly as possible.
That is why our lawyers have been committed for more than three decades to protecting the rights of injured people and helping them succeed in their financial recovery. Tenacious and tireless, our attorneys are focused on fighting for our clients’ rights and interests in any legal setting so that injured people can maximize their financial recoveries and reclaim their lives.
Mark D. Chappell
Mark Chappell is a founding partner of Chappell, Smith & Arden. He concentrates his practice in personal injury, truck and auto accidents, catastrophic injury and product liability cases. Since he was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1985, Mark has handled thousands of cases, winning millions of dollars… » Full Bio
William L. Smith, II
William L. “Bill” Smith, II is a founding partner of Chappell, Smith & Arden. He concentrates his practice in workers’ compensation and mediation. Bill graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar… » Full Bio
Mark T. Arden
Mark T. Arden is a partner of Chappell, Smith & Arden. His practice concentrates in the areas of workers’ compensation, complex litigation, personal injury and administrative law. Mark graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1986… » Full Bio
Practice Areas
- Car Accidents
- Catastrophic Injury Death
- Class Actions
- Complex Case Litigation
- Dog Bite Accidents
- Elder Abuse
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Product Defects Liability
- Railroad Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Social Security Disability
- Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trucking Accidents
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
NEWS
Chappell, Smith & Arden: A Proud Partner in the Teal Day 5k
September 18, 2017
Both runners and walkers came out in force for the second annual TEAL DAY 5k on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Chappell, Smith & Arden partnered with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) again this year to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer. The start and finish line for the walk/run was located at the...» Read More
TEAL DAY 5K to benefit National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
August 31, 2017
TEAL DAY 5K to benefit National Ovarian Cancer Coalition September 9th, 2017 7am-10am Chappell Smith & Arden are hosting the second annual TEAL DAY 5k to help the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and women in our community gain helpful knowledge and resources about Ovarian Cancer. Columbia, SC 2017- Join Chappell, Smith & Arden...» Read More
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Legislation for Self-Driving Trucks
October 21, 2017
Recently, the United States House passed legislation for driverless cars, but neglected to address how self-driving trucks would be covered under this new bill. Senators want to see self-driving trucks on the road and are disappointed that they are not included in the Self Drive Act. Including trucks in the Self Drive Act would...» Read More
Trucks Carrying Hazardous Materials
October 17, 2017
Trucks that transport hazardous materials, commonly referred to as “hazmats,” are required to carry a higher amount of liability insurance than other trucks. This is because there are few things on the road more dangerous than a hazmat truck. Wrecks with hazmat trucks can result in dangerous explosions and grave injuries. When it comes...» Read More