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...
Do I need a Lawyer for My South Carolina Car Accident?
Not every car accident requires a lawyer. If you are in a minor accident, with no injuries, you probably do not need the services of a lawyer. However if you: Were not at fault in the accident; Have medical bills over $2000; Have a serious injury (broken bones /...
Can I get damages if someone hit me while texting in South Carolina?
If you are in a car accident because someone was paying more attention to their phone than to the road you may be entitled to damages. There are two types of damages that may be awarded. First are compensatory damages, which include financial relief for medical bills,...
Who pays for the rental car after a car accident in South Carolina?
After an car accident, one of your first concerns will be getting a rental car so you can get back and forth from work or take care of other responsibilities. If the other driver’s car insurance immediately accepts responsibility for the accident, the at-fault...
Can I Get Paid for Time that I Miss from Work Due to a Car Accident?
Yes. If you have to miss work because of an injury you received in a car accident, we include those as damages for the accident to the at fault driver’s insurance company. To make a good case for lost wages you have to prove a few things first. You have to prove that...
What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UIM)?
Underinsured motorist coverage is sometimes referred to as UIM. When another driver causes an accident where you are injured, their liability insurance must pay for your damages. Sometimes the damages suffered are more than the amount of liability insurance the...
Medical Payments Coverage (Med Pay) and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)-What is it?
Medical Payments Coverage (Med Pay) also called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage is a type of optional insurance that you can choose to carry along with your automobile insurance. Med Pay is relativity inexpensive and can be very beneficial. All insurance...
My Spouse was in a Car Accident. Can I get paid for my time out of work?
When someone is injured in a car accident, their spouse’s life also changes. Even though the spouse is not injured, they might be taking time off work to care of the victim or drive them to and from doctor’s appointments. You are also picking up the slack around the...
Steps that will help your attorney with your car accident case
Attorneys can only work with the facts and evidence that they have in any case. You can help your attorney and your chances of getting fully compensated for your injuries if you take a few steps to get yourself better and document your damages. Stay at the scene. Do...
Top 5 Mistakes People Make After a Car Accident
Not getting the names and contact information of witnesses. Not getting immediate medical care. Not following up with a doctor after the emergency room visit Not submitting their medical bills to their health insurance. Settling their bodily injury case too...