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Examples of Negligence in Car Accidents
Car accident claims hinge on negligence, which often takes the form of driver negligence. This means that if a negligent motorist injures you, you can seek compensation for your covered losses in a car accident claim. Driver negligence can take many dangerous forms, and having a clearer understanding of this...
Should You Use Your Phone After an Accident?
If someone else’s negligence leaves you injured in an accident, building a strong claim that is based on substantial evidence is key to obtaining the compensation you deserve. This means that, if you can capture photos at the scene, they could play a critical role in how your claim is...
Who’s Liable for South Carolina Road Hazard Car Accidents?
Often, traffic accidents are caused by negligent motorists, but sometimes they result from road hazards. Our roadways are the responsibility of government entities at the federal, state, and local levels, which makes road hazard claims more legally challenging. As such, it’s in your best interest to work closely with an...
Essential Documents for Your Car Accident Claim in SC
If you’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence, bringing a strong claim is essential in terms of recovering financially for your losses. Part of the process is gathering the vital documents needed to prove the other driver’s fault in the matter and to demonstrate your full range of legal damages....
Your Rights as a Passenger in a T-Bone Accident
If you’re injured as a passenger in a T-bone accident, it highlights your vulnerability. You have no control over the driving on either motorist’s part, and the risks associated with the impact of a T-bone accident are immense. If this is the challenging situation you find yourself in, an experienced...
Timelines for Resolving Car Accident Claims
The physical injuries that a person sustains in a car accident can be severe, leading to permanent disability. Recovering from these injuries can be a long process, involving surgeries, months of rehab, and countless doctor’s visits. While South Carolina law stipulates that insurance companies should pay claims in a prompt...
Cell Phone Photos as Evidence in Car Accident Claims
If another driver’s negligence injured you in a car accident, the success of your claim would hinge on the available evidence, and photos shot by bystanders with smartphones often play a key role. Yes, you can use photos and videos as evidence in your car accident claim, and they could...
What if I Didn’t Call the Police After a Fender Bender?
If you didn’t call the police after a fender bender in South Carolina, you should take specific steps to protect yourself now because you could still face serious issues down the road. Even a fender bender can lead to injuries, disputes over fault, or insurance problems later. Likewise, unavoidable accidents...
Your Rights as a Passenger Injured in a Car Accident
Car accidents are jarring, frightening events for everyone involved. But as an injured passenger, you might feel particularly helpless. You weren’t driving, you weren’t in control, but you’re the one left dealing with painful injuries, mounting medical bills, and the disruption a crash brings to your life. Fortunately, you have...
Proving Liability in a Rideshare Accident
You can prove liability in a rideshare accident by thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, applying personal injury laws and insurance rules, and having compelling evidence to demonstrate negligence. Sounds confusing? Unfortunately, it’s meant to be. If that’s not intimidating enough, you should also know that liability is often...
What Happens to Your License After Multiple Accidents?
In South Carolina, you can only lose your license if convicted of a qualifying criminal traffic offense. One offense, such as drunk driving, can result in immediate license suspension, but courts might also administratively suspend your license after a series of minor traffic infractions. Importantly, you cannot have your license...
Serious Injuries from Car Accidents
Nearly 3 million people are injured in motor vehicle accidents each year, often due to negligent drivers. Distracted driving, texting, speeding, and drunk driving commonly contribute to serious motor vehicle accident injuries in South Carolina. You may be entitled to substantial insurance compensation if you were hurt in a car...
What are the Do’s and Don'ts After a Hit-and-Run Accident?
Car accidents are terrifying enough. Imagine being left alone on the side of the road after a devastating collision only to realize the reckless driver fled the scene. This is a criminal offense in South Carolina, especially if you suffered from serious injuries. Don’t take on the investigation alone. Do...
Can I Sue the Auto Shop for Negligence?
You did everything right. You brought your car in for service and likely paid a high price to ensure your vehicle was safe to drive. Suddenly, your brakes fail, resulting in a devastating car accident. South Carolina auto mechanics owe their clients a duty of care in line with professional...
Do I Need a Police Report to File an Insurance Claim?
No one plans for a traffic accident, but they often occur at the most inconvenient times. Whether you’re picking up your daughter from Conway Elementary or late for an important meeting at work, many claimants wonder whether it’s necessary to call and wait for the police after a seemingly minor...
How Often Are Elderly Drivers at Fault in Accidents?
Anyone who engages in negligence behind the wheel can cause dangerous car accidents, and the elderly are no exception. While older drivers get a bad rap, the statistics are not as dire as many people think. However, there are certain areas of concern for older drivers. If you’ve been injured...
What if I Am a Passenger in an Uber Who Hits a Pedestrian? Do I Have a Claim if I Get Hurt?
If you are injured as an Uber passenger when the Uber driver’s negligence causes a pedestrian accident, you can seek compensation by filing a claim with Uber’s comprehensive coverage. Motorists have a responsibility to the safety of everyone with whom they share the road, and this includes their own passengers....
The Driver Who Caused My Accident Was Uninsured – Will I Still Be Compensated?
If the driver who caused you to be injured isn’t insured, it makes an already difficult situation that much more so, but it doesn’t mean that you’re out of options. You may carry insurance coverage that could address some or even all of your losses. Under these challenging circumstances, the...
Steps to Take Immediately After I Have Been Hit
If you have been injured by another motorist’s negligence, filing a successful car accident claim is key to covering your losses and recovering from your injuries. Knowing what to do immediately following an accident can make a significant difference in how your claim is resolved, and a key component of...
Can Anything I Say to the Police after My Car Accident Be Used against Me?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident and you believe the other driver was at fault, you may be confused about how best to proceed, and if that’s the case, you’re not alone. The immense stress and adrenaline rush you experience in the aftermath of a car crash –...
What Information Do I Need to File a Car Accident Claim?
If you have ever had to file a car accident claim, you may be shocked by the number of documents that you need to submit. The insurance company’s main objective is to establish who is at fault for your accident. In order to determine the fault, you must provide relevant...
Do You Have to Have a License to Drive a Golf Cart?
The dangers of driving a golf cart cannot be overstated. Each year, approximately 15,000 people visit the emergency room for golf cart-related injuries. Taking this into account, the South Carolina legislature has implemented strict regulations for those who decide to take a golf cart out for a spin. In this...
Where Can I Legally Drive a Golf Cart in South Carolina?
You can legally drive a golf cart in South Carolina during daylight hours: Within four miles from an entrance to a gated neighborhood On roads that allow speeds of 35 mph at most and within four miles of the golf cart owner’s residence or establishment On any path or secondary...
What If The Driver Who Hits Me Flees The Scene?
It is against the law to hit a person in a motor vehicle crash and leave the scene of an accident. Drivers who flee the site of an accident that involved injury or property damage face penalties, including prison time and hefty fines. By law, they must also compensate you...
If I Ride My Bike at Night, Am I Required to Have Lights on It? What if I Get Hit and I Don’t Have Lights?
The State of South Carolina has laws in place that are designed to protect bicyclists, and these laws include specific light requirements. When you’re on your bike, you don’t have the protective shell of a car to shield you from the life-threatening impact of an accident, which leaves you especially...
Can I Still Recover Damages if I Was Not Wearing a Seatbelt at the Time of the Car Accident?
The State of South Carolina – like other states – requires the occupants of passenger vehicles to wear seatbelts. If you suffered an injury due to another driver in a car accident and weren’t wearing your seatbelt at the time, however, it won’t bar you from seeking compensation, and it...
The Legal Implications of a Hit and Run Accident
It is against the law to leave the scene of a car accident in South Carolina if anyone suffered an injury in the accident or if it caused property damage. Motorists are required to stop, exchange contact information, and render aid as applicable, and this requirement applies to every driver...
How Old Do You Have to Be to Drive a Golf Cart?
While Conway, South Carolina, is a great golf destination, it is not a free-for-all when it comes to driving golf carts. We have all seen children driving golf carts – as if they were toys – a time or two, but it’s important to know that this practice is against...
Learn Your Rights after a South Carolina Car Accident
Being injured by someone else’s negligence in a car accident is a terrifying experience that can leave you facing considerable losses. You have the right to pursue compensation that covers your complete legal damages – or physical, financial, and emotional losses – which generally means filing a claim with the...
How Is a Car Accident Settlement Calculated?
If you’ve suffered an injury due to another driver’s negligence in a car accident, you are entitled to compensation for the physical, financial, and emotional losses you experience. To obtain just compensation, you’ll file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance provider, and your claim is very likely to be...
How can cars driving at night put motorcycles in danger?
Driving at night presents a unique set of challenges with increased risks. Motorcyclists face certain issues when sharing the road with cars during nighttime journeys. The interplay of various factors creates an environment where motorcycles become more vulnerable to accidents. Diminished visibility One of the most significant challenges for motorcycles...
How to stay safe while biking on vacation
South Carolina, with its charming coastal towns, lush forests and historic landmarks, beckons travelers with its beauty. For biking enthusiasts, it offers a unique opportunity to pedal through scenic landscapes and explore hidden gems. However, with every adventurous undertaking, there comes a responsibility to ensure safety. Sadly, the South Carolina...
How should you brace for a car impact if it is unavoidable?
Despite your best efforts to drive defensively and adhere to traffic rules, the unforeseen can still unfold. One such harrowing scenario is an unavoidable car impact. While you strive to prevent collisions, understanding how to brace for impact becomes important during this time. Maintain control As the realization of a...
What are the most common car accident injuries?
Car crashes may result in a variety of injuries. Some can be severe and create lifelong disabilities and other complications. Depending on your injury, you may need compensation for a variety of expenses, including recovery, therapy and rehabilitation. To give you an idea of the injuries you could suffer, here...
What to do if you get into a car accident on vacation
Getting into a car accident can be a stressful and scary experience, especially when it happens while you are on vacation. If you get into an accident, it can be difficult to know what to do, especially if you are in an unfamiliar location. Before the trip Before your vacation,...
Steps to take after an accident on vacation
An accident can happen anytime, anywhere, even while on vacation. Knowing what to do if you find yourself in this situation can help alleviate stress and ensure you take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Here are some essential steps to take if you get in...
What is the likelihood of a car accident each time you drive?
No one wants to get in a car accident, but travelers understand that taking to the road involves inherent risks. Still, most people do all that is possible to minimize the risk of an accident. One way to stay safe is to understand where dangers lie and avoid them. Consider...
Lesser-known causes of distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents, but many drivers do not understand the things that contribute to that distraction. In fact, while you might already associate phone calls and personal grooming with distraction, there are many other things that contribute as well. Here are some other causes...
South Carolina driving statistics for 2022
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety keeps track of the incidents that occur along the roadways in the state, publishing information to help inform the public and keep them safe. By studying traffic trends, politicians, law enforcement and motorists can address the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents....
What to do if you get hit by a car while walking
In 2021, 7,845 people died in traffic accidents, while total fatalities were 42,915. Therefore, nearly 19% of those killed in vehicle accidents were pedestrians. This is the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in one year in 40 years. Several factors contribute to the fatality rate among pedestrians, from hazardous weather,...
Five dangerous things other drivers do when they are not drunk
While drunk drivers may cause numerous accidents on South Carolina roadways, many other driving behaviors lead to dangerous crashes, too. No roadway is immune from hazardous drivers. Knowing what to watch for might help drivers avoid collisions. 1. Distracted driving Drivers often like to multitask while in the car. Whether...
Are relaxed trucking regulations putting drivers at risk?
During the pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) changed regulations for the trucking industry. These changes allowed drivers to drive for extended periods and eased the restrictions on trainee drivers. These relaxed regulations aimed to prevent a trucker shortage leading to problems with the supply chain. However, the...
Why should victims of bike accidents hold drivers accountable after a crash?
Bikers chose to take their bikes as a mode of transportation or exercise for a number of different reasons. Whether for the physical activity or environmental sustainability or a mix of both, biking is a fun and relatively safe mode of transportation but, like any mode of transportation, it has...
South Carolina car accidents: bus hits truck causing injuries
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently investigating a crash that resulted in injuries. According to reports, a pickup was struck by a bus, trapping the truck driver in the vehicle. Car accidents such at this are likely to leave victims with various questions, some of which may include: who...
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