Pat McWhirter

The McWhirter Firm

53+ Years

Legal Experience

About Pat McWhirter

H. Patterson McWhirter was born and raised in Walterboro, South Carolina, and is a founding member of McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A., which serves clients from offices in Columbia, Lexington, Orangeburg, Sumter, Aiken, Camden, and Newberry. For over 40 years, the firm has been dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to thousands of clients.

The practice primarily focuses on workers' compensation, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, tractor trailer wrecks, nursing home litigation, premises liability, product liability, wrongful death, and a wide range of personal injury cases.

Mr. McWhirter earned his B.A. from the University of South Carolina in 1969 and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1973. He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1973, and subsequently to the United States District Court, District of South Carolina, and the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, in 1974.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice

Workers' Compensation

Birth Injury

Medical Misdiagnosis

Pharmacy Errors

Surgical Errors

South Carolina Car Accident Laws

Understanding South Carolina's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

3 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

modified comparative fault (51%)

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$25K/$50K/$25K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of law does H. Patterson McWhirter specialize in?

He specializes in workers' compensation, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, tractor trailer wrecks, nursing home litigation, premises liability, product liability, wrongful death, and personal injury cases.

Where did H. Patterson McWhirter receive his education?

He received his B.A. from the University of South Carolina in 1969 and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1973.

When was H. Patterson McWhirter admitted to the bar?

He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1973, and to the United States District Court, District of South Carolina, and the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, in 1974.

Where are the offices of McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates located?

The firm has offices in Columbia, Lexington, Orangeburg, Sumter, Aiken, Camden, and Newberry, South Carolina.