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.
Auto Insurance
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...
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...
When Must Insurance Pay Damages in a Car Wreck?
When does insurance pay damages in a car wreck case? Can they get out of paying by filing a separate lawsuit? An insured gets into a car wreck, it is their fault, and the other, injured, driver gets a verdict against the insured. Next, the insured's insurance company...
What Happens if an Auto Accident Defendant Does Not Notify their Insurance Company?
In Neumayer v. Philadelphia Indem. Ins. Co., decided July 24, 2019, the SC Supreme Court addressed the question of whether an insurance company is required to pay a verdict when their insured did not give them notice that a lawsuit had been filed. Neumayer was a...
Will Insurance Pay for a Drunk Driving Accident?
Will insurance pay for a drunk driving accident?If you were hit by a drunk driver, they have to pay for the damage that they caused, right? Medical costs, hospital expenses, pain and suffering, future medical care, maybe even punitive damages?Unless the driver has...
How does the ‘pain and suffering multiplier’ work?
You're driving home from work, minding your own affairs, and you get into a car accident. After weeks of physical recovery, you still are disfigured and suffer from chronic pain. How is it possible to put a dollar amount for compensation for such pain and...
Does My Insurance Cover Flood Damage in SC?
Horry County residents held their breath as Hurricane Florence moved through the Myrtle Beach area this month. But, as the winds slowed, and people began to breathe sighs of relief, media reports began to warn about the flooding that was to come... This week, sections...
