What to Do After a Drunk Driver Hits You
A drunk driver’s blood alcohol level starts dropping the moment police arrive. The evidence connecting them to the crash can fade fast, sometimes while the injured driver is still in the ambulance. This single detail changes how these accidents get handled compared to routine crashes. Knowing what to do when hit by a drunk driver […]
What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage, and Do You Need It in SC?
Roughly one in ten drivers on South Carolina roads has no car insurance at all. According to the Insurance Research Council, approximately 10.3% of SC drivers were uninsured in 2023. That means every time you get behind the wheel, there is a real chance the driver next to you could not cover your losses if […]
How Long After an Accident Do You Start To Feel Whiplash?
After being involved in a car accident, some accident victims do not immediately perceive they have been seriously injured or injured at all. Whiplash is a painful, debilitating injury that car accident victims commonly experience but that often takes time to appear. Seeking the right treatment for your whiplash is essential to both your health […]
Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims in South Carolina
In South Carolina, as in other states, car accident victims have a limited amount of time to take legal action. A statute of limitations is a deadline to file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation for injuries. Failure to pursue your claim within this timeframe could irrevocably jeopardize it, leaving you fully responsible for medical bills […]
Delayed Symptoms After a Car Accident to Monitor
If you’ve been in a car accident with injury, your focus is likely on the immediate damage to your body. Bleeding and bone fractures are two obvious examples. While you should seek medical attention for these right away, many injuries do not manifest until hours or days after the crash. There are also cases in […]
Should I Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?
If you’ve been in an accident that you didn’t cause, you may be tempted to let your guard down and trust the insurance companies to do the right thing. Sadly, this often doesn’t work. Even in situations in which it is abundantly clear that the other driver caused the wreck, insurers may do everything they […]
Whose Insurance Pays in a Car Accident in South Carolina?
Medical bills will begin to arrive in the mail (whether physically or through email) shortly after your car accident. Even if you have health insurance, you will still be responsible for paying your share of these expenses. The costs for copayments and prescription medications can add up quickly. When you get medical treatment after a […]