Category: Car Accident

The steps you take after a hit-and-run in South Carolina can protect your health and legal right to compensation. But in the confusion of the moment, you may not realize the best way to help your case. Follow these steps and contact an experienced car accident attorney to…

Thousands of people are injured in car accidents every year in South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, more than 55,000 people sustained injuries in crashes in S.C. in a recent year, including 3,200 people who were seriously injured. People who sustain severe crash…

Swift action is crucial to protect your right to compensation after a South Carolina car accident. That’s because state law says you only have three years from the crash date to file a lawsuit in most circumstances. Missing this deadline could mean losing your right to compensation. The…

A South Carolina car accident claim allows you to pursue compensation for the losses you have suffered due to your injuries. One of these losses is your pain and suffering, which covers your physical discomfort and emotional distress resulting from the crash.  Some losses caused by a collision…

Many collisions are fender benders and involve only vehicle damage. You may handle a car repair claim on your own without a lawyer. But if you or your loved one has sustained serious injuries in a car accident and another driver was at fault, then you should seek…

When you were injured while a passenger in a car accident, you know you deserve to seek compensation for your damages, as you could not have been at fault for the crash. However, you may not know who you are entitled to bring your claim for compensation against,…

By South Carolina law, you must immediately report the accident to law enforcement if anyone is injured or killed. If law enforcement does not investigate the accident, you must submit a written report within 15 days of the accident if it involves injuries, fatalities or property damage of…

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…

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…