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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…
Because each case is unique, there is no true average settlement for an accident in South Carolina. How much compensation you may receive can depend on the severity of your injuries, what insurance coverage is available, and whether you work with an experienced personal injury attorney. What…
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…
In June 2014, South Carolina joined the majority of states in the country to ban texting and driving. This ban was initially welcomed as a positive as a sign that the legislature was addressing the rising problem of distracted driving. At the same time, many people believe that…
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…
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else and have pre-existing injuries, you may be worried that the insurance company will deny your claim. You may even feel tempted to hide pre-existing conditions from the insurance company. While insurance companies may try to challenge claims…
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…