4701 Oleander Drive, Suite A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4701 Oleander Drive, Suite A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Can you “stack” insurance policies in South Carolina? Suppose you are in an accident – another car runs a red light and hits you, sending you to the ER and totaling your car. You hire an attorney, only to discover that the other driver has…
How do you answer questions from the insurance company after a car wreck? If you were injured, it’s likely the insurance adjuster will attempt to contact you soon after the car crash – they will try to get through to you before you have a…
What happens when a passenger in a vehicle causes a car crash? Are they liable for the resulting damages? Does the driver’s insurance still cover the damages? The laws of negligence determine who is liable for a collision, which could mean the responsible party is…
Can you sue a co-worker who causes an on-the-job injury? If you are in an on-the-clock car wreck caused by a third party, you may be able to sue the at-fault driver and file a workers’ compensation claim with your employer, although you cannot collect…
If you are about to cash an insurance company settlement check, you may want to take a minute to consider whether you should deposit that check, what it means when you cash a settlement check, and whether you are being fully compensated for your injuries.…
In Progressive Direct v. Groves, decided September 21, 2022, the SC Supreme Court (again) held that auto insurance does not pay for drive-by shootings or other gunshot injuries suffered while a person is in their automobile. Although the Court has allowed insurance coverage for gunshot…
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,…
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…
Are parents liable for their teenager’s car accidents? The long-awaited moment when your teenage child gets their driver’s license is something to celebrate – suddenly, they can drive themselves to school, drive themselves to their first job, and maybe even help get their siblings where…
Can you get a “quick settlement” from the insurance company after an auto accident? If you’ve been injured in a car wreck, you are probably feeling overwhelmed – your car needs to be repaired or replaced, you’ve spent time in the ER, hospital, or doctor’s…
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