If you are about to cash an insurance company settlement check, you may want to take a minute to consider whether you should deposit that check, what it means when you cash a settlement check, and whether you are being fully compensated for your injuries. In this...
Auto Insurance
Does Auto Insurance Pay for Drive-By Shootings?
In Progressive Direct v. Groves, decided September 21, 2022, the SC Supreme Court (again) held that auto insurance does not pay for drive-by shootings or other gunshot injuries suffered while a person is in their automobile. Although the Court has allowed insurance...
Was GEICO Forced to Pay Over $5 Million for a Woman Who Got an STD in an Automobile?
Was GEICO was forced to pay over $5 million to a woman because she contracted an STD in the vehicle? No – despite the alarm-raising clickbait headlines from various media outlets, GEICO was not forced to pay the $5 million award (not yet anyway). Furthermore, this was...
Can I Sue for a Car Accident if the At-Fault Driver Died in the Crash?
How do you get compensation for a car accident if the at-fault driver died in the crash? Although it is tragic that they lost their life, and we should show empathy for the deceased driver’s family, the at-fault driver is still responsible for the damage that was...
Are Parents Liable for Their Teenager’s Car Accidents?
Are parents liable for their teens’ auto accidents? A parent may be responsible to pay damages after their child’s car accident under SC law, negligent entrustment, or the family purpose doctrine.
Can I Get a “Quick Settlement” from the Insurance Company?
Can you get a quick settlement from the insurance adjuster after a car wreck? The insurance adjuster is trying to get you to make statements that will allow them to deny or limit your claim, and, if they offer a settlement, it will likely be “nuisance value” and you will not receive the full damages that you are entitled to.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident in SC – How do You Sue Someone Who Left the Scene?
Leaving the scene of an accident: How do you sue when you don’t know who the other driver is? They might be located by police, there may be a video of the accident, and you might be eligible for compensation from another insurance policy or your UM coverage.
Why Plaintiffs are Not Allowed to Talk About Insurance at Trial
Why can’t plaintiffs talk about insurance at trial in a car accident case? It is a rule that exists to protect insurance companies at the expense of accident victims, and it forces attorneys and judges to lie to jurors or refuse to answer reasonable questions about why they are there and who will pay the verdict.
Should I Give a Statement to the Insurance Company After an Auto Accident?
You should not give a statement to the insurance company after an auto accident until you have consulted with your personal injury attorney – the other driver’s insurance adjuster is not trying to help you and they want to lock you into statements that will allow them to deny or limit your claim.
What is the Average Settlement for an Auto Accident Claim in SC?
What is an average settlement for an auto accident claim in SC? If you are recovering from a car crash in SC that was someone else's fault, one of your first questions for your attorney may be, "What is my case worth?" You may also be wondering, "What is the average...