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.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Brake-Check Crash? Who is Liable?
Who is liable in a brake-check accident? If another driver brake-checks you and that causes the crash, they are responsible for any damages caused to you or other drivers on the road.
U.S. 17 named South Carolina’s most dangerous summer road
South Carolina residents who plan to travel around Myrtle Beach between May and September would be wise to drive with caution if their journeys take them onto U.S. Route 17. That is because accident fatality statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Who is Liable in a Single Car Crash?
Who is liable in a single car crash? It could be the driver of the car or it could be a third party who caused the accident. Passengers who are injured can sue the driver of the car when the driver was negligent.
How Can You Prove an At-Fault Driver was Speeding?
How can you prove an at-fault driver was speeding? Speeding, or other traffic violations, can be evidence of negligence per-se – if the speeding was the proximate cause of the accident and injuries, liability is established and only the amount of damages is left to be decided.
Out of State Auto Accident – What Should You Do?
Any auto accident can be traumatic - property damage, hospitals and doctor visits, lost time from work, and the stress of trying to get compensation for the accident are just a few of the problems that an auto accident victim must deal with. When you are involved in...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Caused by an Auto Accident
Many people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as something that combat veterans experience. However, you don't have to be a combat veteran to suffer from PTSD. Did you know that PTSD can be caused by an auto accident or any other traumatic or violent...
What Can I Do If My Auto Accident Claim is Denied?
What can you do if your auto accident claim is denied by the other driver's or even your own insurance company? You may think that, if you are hurt by another driver's negligence, their insurance company will pay for your medical costs, treatment, pain and suffering,...
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...
Uber Accident Lawyers in Myrtle Beach, SC
How can an Uber accident lawyer help to recover damages after an auto accident involving a rideshare driver?If I'm an Uber passenger and the driver crashes, will Uber pay for my damages? What if I'm not an Uber passenger, but an Uber or Lyft driver crashes into my car...