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Don’t Unintentionally Admit Fault After a Car Accident

Why would anyone admit fault after a car accident? Emotions are running high after a collision – sometimes people get angry and start yelling, and, other times, people feel bad and start apologizing. In either case, they might hear their words again when they try…

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2023 How Long Does It Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim in South Carolina?

It may be surprising to learn that South Carolina drivers caused the most accidents in the U.S. in 2022. South Carolina has a 12% at-fault accident rate, and 1,035 people died in South Carolina car accidents last year, though there was a 12% decline from…

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Someone Hit My Parked Car and Left in South Carolina 2023 – What to Do?

Imagine that you walk out to your parked car and find it damaged, with no note or information about the responsible party. In South Carolina, hit and run incidents can be frustrating. However, knowing the right steps to take can make a huge difference. Assess…

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Will I Have to Go to Court for My Auto Accident Claim in Myrtle Beach, SC?

Will you need to go to court for your auto accident case? Many of our injury clients with cases in Myrtle Beach, SC, live out of state and are concerned about whether they will need to return for their court case. Even if you are…

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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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2023 South Carolina Car Accident Statistics

Whenever you get in your car to run errands, go to work, or chauffeur your children to activities, it is important to drive safely. Although no one intends for them to happen, car accidents occur with alarming frequency. It is important to know about the…

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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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Is There an “Automatic Fault Rule” for Rear-End Collisions in SC?

Is there an “automatic fault rule” for rear-end collisions in SC? Most people automatically presume that the rear driver is at fault in a rear-end collision, but there are situations where a rear-end collision is caused by the lead driver and the lead driver can…

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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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What is Negligence?

What does negligence mean under SC law? If you intend to collect compensation from a person or business for a harm that they have caused you, you will first need to prove liability. The most common way that accident victims can prove liability is by…

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