When is Another Driver Responsible for My Damages from a Car Accident? In order to recover for all your harms and losses, you must prove that the wrongdoer who caused the car accident was negligent or reckless. In plain english, negligence means breaking a traffic safety rule with no excuse. In legalize, South Carolina law … Read more
What are the Categories of Damages South Carolina Law Recognizes? South Carolina law recognizes multiple categories of damages in a car accident case. One, actual damages, or compensatory damages, attempt to return the injured person to their pre-injury status as if the wrongdoer never caused the injury in the first place. Paying for medical bills … Read more
Why Does South Carolina Law Require At Fault Drivers to Pay Damages? South Carolina law mandates the person who caused an automobile accident to pay money damages to the person they injured. The person who caused the accident is the “at fault driver.” South Carolina law uses the word wrongdoer. A wrongdoer is a person … Read more
Should I Replace My Car seat after an accident? Often, parents first thoughts after a car accident are the health and wellbeing of their children who are in their automobile. After everyone gets the medical treatment they need, thoughts turn to getting their car fixed and property damage taken care of. One important item to … Read more
Many medical insurance companies refuse to pay medical bills for injuries from a car wreck. They reason that since someone else, the wrongdoer, is responsible, they don’t have to pay. Your medical insurance’s requirement to pay is controlled by the policy, which is just a contract. When your medical insurance company refuses to pay a … Read more
What is the Law on Car Accidents? South Carolina law requires that drivers who break the traffic safety rules and hurt others to pay money to the injured person for all the harms and losses the wrongdoer caused. Common traffic safety rule violations include: Driving Too Fast For Conditions, Failure To Yield The Right Of … Read more
Unfortunately, some drivers use our public roads and highways without the South Carolina mandated insurance coverage. These uninsured drivers pose an incredible risk to our communities. When the at-fault driver does not have car insurance, the person who caused the harm in the first place often cannot pay for the injuries they caused. However, you … Read more
Getting proper medical care when you are uninsured and after you have been injured in a wreck is complicated. Additionally, your situation may require you to get a lawyer. However, there are a few options One, you can pay the doctor up front, but most of us don’t have that type of cash laying around. … Read more
The Insurance Company is Calling After a Car Accident, What Should I do? When the insurance company adjuster starts calling after your car accident, resist their pressure to sign forms and settle your claim quickly. Take some time and educate yourself about the claims process. Some adjusters may take advantage of the fact that you … Read more
FAQ: Should I Settle My Car Accident Case Quickly? No, never. Some insurance companies and adjusters will try to get you to settle your case very quickly, like within a couple of days after a wreck. Do not agree to this. You may not know how badly you are injured. Some injuries take time to … Read more