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.
Auto Insurance
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...
Can I Make a Diminished Value Claim in SC for Damage to My Vehicle?
You can make a diminished value claim in SC after an auto accident, although the insurance company may attempt to deny the claim or refuse to pay the full value.After an auto accident in SC, the at-fault driver is responsible for the damages that they caused,...
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...
Deny, Delay, and Defend – Frivolous Defenses by Insurance Companies
What's the purpose of auto insurance? If your answer is, "to pay for damages if there is a car accident," you may be in for a surprise when you are in an auto accident and make a valid claim against the at-fault driver's insurance company. The purpose of auto...
