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What Does “Stacking” of Insurance Policies Mean in South Carolina?
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What Does “Stacking” of Insurance Policies Mean in South Carolina?

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…

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How to Answer Questions from an Insurance Company After a Car Accident
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How to Answer Questions from an Insurance Company After a Car Accident

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…

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Who Pays if Your Passenger Causes a Car Crash?
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Who Pays if Your Passenger Causes a Car Crash?

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…

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Can You Sue a Co-Worker Who Caused a Work Injury?
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Can You Sue a Co-Worker Who Caused a Work Injury?

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…

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What You Need to Know Before Cashing an Insurance Company Settlement Check
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What You Need to Know Before Cashing an Insurance Company Settlement Check

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.…

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Does auto insurance pay for drive-by shootings?
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Does auto insurance pay for drive-by shootings?

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…

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Was geico forced to pay over $5 million for a woman who got an std in an automobile?
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Was geico forced to pay over $5 million for a woman who got an std in an automobile?

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,…

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can i sue for a car accident if the at-fault driver died in the crash?
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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…

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Are parents liable for their teenager’s car accidents?
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Are parents liable for their teenager’s car accidents?

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…

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Can i get a “quick settlement” from the insurance company?
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Can i get a “quick settlement” from the insurance company?

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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