Blog: Car Accident

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’ll likely get a call from an insurance adjuster within a few days or sometimes even within hours. Insurance adjusters may seem friendly and helpful, but it’s important to remember that their primary goal is to save their company money, not to ensure you get full and ...

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious accidents on South Carolina roads. Every year, thousands of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are injured because someone decided to look at their phone, eat behind the wheel, or lose focus for just a few seconds. Unfortunately, those few seconds can change lives forever. In this ...

Buses play a vital role in South Carolina’s transportation system, from public transit and school buses to private and charter vehicles. But when a bus accident occurs, the consequences can be catastrophic. Dozens of passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers can suffer serious injuries in a single collision. In this post, we’ll explore the most common causes ...

After an accident, one of the first questions many people have is, “Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault?” The answer, in South Carolina, is often yes, thanks to the state’s comparative negligence law. This rule plays a major role in determining how much money you can recover in a personal injury claim, ...

Motorists in South Carolina are required to have car insurance, but that doesn’t stop certain uninsured drivers from hitting the road anyway. When uninsured motorists cause accidents and injure other drivers, victims are usually left with a million questions about who will pay for their medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses. This is ...

Pain and suffering can come in various forms, including physical pain, emotional distress, and psychological effects. Physical pain may include symptoms such as ongoing discomfort, limited mobility, and chronic pain resulting from an injury. Psychological effects can range from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder to loss of enjoyment in daily activities and sleep disturbances. ...

After a car accident in South Carolina, understanding how to handle medical bills is crucial due to the potential entitlement to damages for various losses. This includes medical bills, lost wages, future medical costs, and other related expenses. The law’s intention is to place the injured person in their pre-accident position as much as possible, ...

Car accidents involving commercial vehicles in South Carolina present a unique set of legal considerations encompassing state traffic laws, commercial regulations, and the specific nuances of the South Carolina legal system. When collisions occur with large trucks, buses, or other commercial vehicles, the aftermath is often complicated by factors such as liability, insurance coverage, and ...

The settlement process for a car accident case can be difficult to understand, especially if you’ve never gone through it before. In this article, we will explain the basics of car accident settlements in South Carolina, and what you can expect if you find yourself filing a claim.  In South Carolina, the process typically begins ...