Category: Car Accident
Posts about car accidents
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…
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can have serious consequences, especially if left untreated. If you experienced a jolt or blow to the head after a car accident, watching for signs you have a concussion is vital to protect your health and right…
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…
South Carolina has no official dram shop law or social host liability statute. However, state courts still allow injury victims to pursue compensation from bars, restaurants, and other establishments that overserve alcohol to drivers. You might already know that if you experience injuries and losses due to an…
While the driver turning left is often at fault for a left-turn accident, that is not always the case. An experienced South Carolina attorney can investigate the incident, review the evidence, determine who is at fault, and demand that they compensate you. At McKinney, Tucker & Lemel LLC,…
In South Carolina, drivers are financially responsible for crashes they cause. But what happens if an at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance? They could face criminal penalties for driving without insurance, and crash victims might need to rely on uninsured motorist (UM) coverage for compensation. At McKinney, Tucker & Lemel…
If you were injured in an accident for which you were partly responsible, you might be wondering whether you are still legally entitled to compensation. Depending on your degree of fault, you may still be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries and losses. In South Carolina, the…
The driver in the back is often presumed to be at fault for causing a rear-end collision. However, in some cases, the leading vehicle may bear some of the fault for the crash. In other instances, a third-party may share the responsibility. Rear-end accidents often leave victims with…
Unfortunately, you don’t have unlimited time if you want to pursue compensation for your injuries. South Carolina law sets strict deadlines on when plaintiffs must file a personal injury lawsuit. Insurance companies often have even shorter notice timetables that must be met if you want to file a claim….