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Damages in a Motorcycle Accident in SC
Motorcycles are a lot of fun to ride - but they can also be incredibly dangerous. In 2020 alone, there were 1,909 accidents involving motorcycles in South Carolina. In those crashes, 113 people were killed, 320 people suffered a serious injury, and 1,087 people...
The Difference Between a Wrongful Death and Survival Action in South Carolina
If a loved one dies in a car crash or other type of accident, you may be able to pursue legal action against the at-fault party. Depending on the facts of the case, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit and/or a survival action. While both types of claims...
Wrongful Death Settlement Distribution and Amounts in South Carolina
Wrongful death settlement distribution in SC If you lose a loved one in an accident, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Depending on the facts of the case, this may include filing a wrongful death lawsuit and/or a survival action. These...
What Is the Difference Between Negligence Per Se and Negligence in SC?
Difference Between Negligence Per Se and Negligence in SC Most South Carolina personal injury cases are based on a theory of negligence. This legal term essentially means that a person did not act the way that a reasonable person would in a similar situation. Another...
How are Slip and Fall Settlements Determined?
Slip and Fall Settlements When you're injured in a slip and fall accident, your life is disrupted. You’re in pain, may have limited energy and mobility, and your medical bills go up with each doctor appointment or physio session. When you can’t work, it compounds the...
Uninsured Motorist Coverage in South Carolina
Uninsured Motorist Coverage Explained Uninsured motorist coverage can spare you the difficulty of shelling out your own money for crashes you didn't cause. If you have been injured in a car accident, you typically expect the other driver's insurance to cover your...
Lost Wages: What to do after an Auto Accident?
Lost Income is Recoverable If you have been injured and missed work as the result of a car accident, there is good news. The at-fault driver's insurance will pay you for your lost wages (even if you use vacation or sick days). The bad news is (much like our discussion...
Medical Bills: What to do After an Auto Accident?
Medical Bills are Recoverable If you have been injured in an auto accident, the at-fault driver will pay for your medical bills, but (much like our discussion on rental cars) it just might not be at each appointment. Medical bills start rolling in after the car...
Rental Car: What to do after an Auto Accident in SC?
The Rental Car Expense is Recoverable If your car is either totaled or is going to require repairs before it is drivable, the at-fault driver's insurance (much like our discussion on medical bills and lost wages) will pay for your rental car after your auto accident....
Full Coverage: What is it?
While many people believe they have full coverage, there is actually no such thing as "full coverage" for your car. Billion dollar ad campaigns make auto insurance seem simple and comforting. The message conveyed is that you are in "good hands" because "like a good...