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...
Auto Insurance
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...
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...
