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The other driver’s auto insurance company may offer you a settlement shortly after a car accident. The amount of the offer may fit the insurance company’s goals. However, it likely won’t cover the full extent of your physical, emotional, and financial harm. For this reason, you should not…
You should not talk or give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company. You may be required to cooperate with your own insurance provider if you file a claim with them, but there is no obligation to speak to a representative from the other driver’s insurer. …
How much can you expect from your car accident claim? The reality is that there is no single answer, as every case is different. Final settlement or verdict amounts ultimately depend on the specific facts of the case and the strength of the available evidence. That being said,…
When you get hurt in a car accident that was someone else’s fault in South Carolina, you need a lawyer. Your lawyer can gather evidence about how the crash occurred, identify liable parties, file insurance claims, communicate with insurers, negotiate a settlement, and take your case to trial…
Have you suffered a serious injury in South Carolina? Was someone else to blame for what happened? If so, they could owe you compensation for the harm you suffered because of their actions, such as compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other harm. If the person…
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…
Buckling up is one of the best ways to protect yourself from injury if a car accident occurs. For this reason, South Carolina requires all drivers and passengers to wear a seat belt. Still, South Carolina state data shows that one unrestrained motor vehicle occupant dies every 28 hours in…
In a minor car accident, if there is no real damage to property, and no one is injured in the crash, then you and the other driver can leave. This is what some people call a “fender bender.” In general, however, if injuries occur in a car accident in South…
South Carolina law recognizes the challenges that people face when their loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence. After all, nobody should ever live through such a terrible situation. The law gives certain surviving family members the right to pursue damages from the party (or parties) who…
Were you involved in a South Carolina car wreck? If so, you might wonder what steps to take before and after leaving the scene. A car accident lawyer can coach you through what to do and what not to do. What Steps Should I Take at the…