Category: Car Accident

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…

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…

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…

Medical treatment is one of the biggest expenses after any serious car accident. Generally, the person who caused a crash is responsible for paying for any harm suffered by other parties, including their medical bills. If you want your medical expenses covered in a personal injury claim, working…

South Carolina is a great place to take a scenic drive. It is also home to some of the country’s most dangerous roads and intersections. These spots are prone to accidents that are often serious or deadly. Knowing how to avoid these risky stretches helps you stay safe….

Determining who is at fault for a parking lot accident in South Carolina generally depends on establishing who had the right-of-way and whether anyone involved was negligent. Doing this requires gathering evidence and presenting it in a way that supports your case.   How Do You Prove Who…

Determining fault in a T-bone accident requires examining which driver did not follow traffic laws. Usually, the driver who failed to yield the right of way is responsible. However, each collision has unique factors that might affect fault. This is why working with an experienced car accident attorney…