Category: Car Accident
Posts about car accidents
It’s annoying when other drivers follow too closely, but slamming on the brakes to make a tailgating driver back off is both illegal and dangerous. This maneuver, commonly called brake checking, can cause severe accidents and have substantial legal consequences in both civil and criminal court. What Is…
South Carolina is not a no-fault state. Like most states in the country, South Carolina uses the at-fault system. You can seek compensation for your losses by filing a claim with the responsible party’s insurance company. That said, factors like whether you purchased certain optional coverages can influence…
When you want to pursue a claim after a crash, you may consider hiring a car accident lawyer to help. However, you might worry about how much it costs to hire an attorney. Fortunately, most car accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means they receive…
Not wearing a seatbelt does not make someone ineligible to recover compensation in a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Unlike other states, South Carolina does not accept failure to wear a seatbelt as valid evidence of negligence in an injury lawsuit. Even though not wearing a seatbelt does…
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can have serious consequences, especially if left untreated. If you experienced a jolt or blow to the head after a car accident, watching for signs you have a concussion is vital to protect your health and right…
The timeline for settling a car accident claim in South Carolina will depend on multiple factors. You could settle a relatively straightforward claim in weeks, while a more complex or disputed claim could take months or longer. The best way to estimate how long your case could take…
South Carolina has no official dram shop law or social host liability statute. However, state courts still allow injury victims to pursue compensation from bars, restaurants, and other establishments that overserve alcohol to drivers. You might already know that if you experience injuries and losses due to an…
While the driver turning left is often at fault for a left-turn accident, that is not always the case. An experienced South Carolina attorney can investigate the incident, review the evidence, determine who is at fault, and demand that they compensate you. At McKinney, Tucker & Lemel LLC,…
In South Carolina, drivers are financially responsible for crashes they cause. But what happens if an at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance? They could face criminal penalties for driving without insurance, and crash victims might need to rely on uninsured motorist (UM) coverage for compensation. At McKinney, Tucker & Lemel…
In South Carolina, injury victims are given three years from the date of an auto accident to file a claim seeking compensation from the at-fault party. Though there are a few very limited exceptions to this strictly enforced rule, it is wise to consult with a personal injury attorney…