If you are injured in a car accident while working you are going to have more issues than just your injuries. You are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if the car accident happened while you were working and you are entitled to compensation from the at-fault...
Negligence Per Se in a South Carolina Car Accident
What is Negligence Per Se in a South Carolina Car Accident Negligence per se is defined as an act that is negligent because it violates a law that has been designed to protect the public. Some examples of laws that apply to car accident cases that might bring rise to...
Stay off Social Media After a Car Accident
Stay off Social Media after a Car Accident The internet is intertwined in most people’s everyday lives. When something major happens to us, such as a car wreck, it is a natural inclination to want to tell people about it. People take to Facebook, Twitter and other...
Protect Your Kids From Distracted Driving
Texting and Driving kills. Here are some apps that can help parents make sure their kids (and themselves) are driving safe: Canary is a free app that puts all the information in the hands of the parent. It offers textnotification any time a child texts, tweets,...
The Importance of Taking Pictures After a Car Accident.
When you are in a car accident, the steps needed to document the accident are probably the last thing on your mind. Your first thoughts are probably getting treatment for your injuries and how you are going to go back to work and get your vehicle fixed. While it may...
How much does an attorney cost for a car accident case?
A big question many victims in car accidents have is how much it will cost to hire an attorney. Many people don’t even seek out an attorney because they don’t believe they can pay for one. Every attorney is different and has their own policy for charges. Most...
What are the rules to make sure there are no sleepy truck drivers?
Nearly 4000 people are killed each year in tractor-trailer accidents. The federal government established hours of service rules because truck driver fatigue is one of the highest causes of these tractor-trailer accidents in the United States. In a bid to provide the...
What happens if someone hits me in an automobile that does not have insurance?
According to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, every driver in the state must carry liability insurance. In South Carolina, each vehicle registered in the state must have a minimum of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in insurance...
What should I do if someone I love dies in a car accident in South Carolina?
If someone you love dies in a car accident in South Carolina, it may be hard to know what to do. Once you have come through the initial shock of the death, you may wonder how you were going to pay for any funeral bills, medical bills or support loved ones left in the...
Four ways Tractor-Trailer Accidents Differ From Accidents Involving Only Cars
In 2013 (the last year data is available), seventy-one percent of people killed in large-truck crashes were occupants of the other vehicles. If you or a loved one is involved in a accident in South Carolina with a tractor-trailer there are a few things that you need...