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Category Archives: Motor Vehicle Accidents
TYPES OF SC AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
Every automobile accident is different, and learning the details of each incident is key to understanding who is at fault and how to hold them accountable. The personal injury lawyers at Axelrod and Associates have seen most types of auto accidents, and traffic congestion in the Myrtle…
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN SC?
There are a number of steps that you should take after a car crash to protect yourself and to preserve evidence for future use. While you are still on scene at the incident location, the first and primary concern is to ensure your safety and to get…
EXPERT WITNESSES IN AUTO ACCIDENT CASES
Expert witnesses are often necessary to prove each element of a plaintiff’s or defendant’s case following an automobile accident including liability, causation, and damages. Eyewitnesses, or fact witnesses, can testify as to what they saw or personally experienced at an accident scene, but many issues…
HOW TO AVOID AN AUTO ACCIDENT
If you have been involved in an auto accident, your Myrtle Beach personal injury attorney at Axelrod & Associates, P.A. is here to help you recover full compensation from the at-fault driver. We also would like to help as many people as possible avoid the trauma of…
Comparative negligence and sc auto accidents
South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means that your recovery in an auto accident case can be reduced by the percentage that you were at fault in the accident up to 50%. Your comparative negligence must not exceed 50%, and, if it…
Damages in SC Auto Accident Claims
South Carolina auto accident law requires the at-fault party to fully compensate anyone who is injured as a result of their negligence. To the extent possible, the negligent driver must restore the injured person to the same position they were in before the injuries happened.…
how long does an auto accident case take?
It is impossible to tell you how your case will take, but we can let you know what to expect. Some cases may be settled within a few months, while others could take years to resolve. It depends on many factors including the nature and…
Causes Of Myrtle Beach Auto Accidents
Many different factors can contribute to auto accidents, and each car crash carries its own set of facts and challenges. Weather conditions, inexperienced drivers, drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeding, and drivers who disregard traffic signals are just a few of the many potential causes of…
How is Liability Determined in a Car Accident?
Under South Carolina law, the driver who is at fault in an auto accident is liable for all damages that were proximately caused by their negligence. Auto accident lawyers often look at this as the three-legged chair approach to whether you have a case. You…
South Carolina And Horry County Auto Accident Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), South Carolina had 977 traffic fatalities in 2015, the most recent year with available data. Horry County and the Myrtle Beach area have led the state in traffic fatalities since at least 2011 with the number…
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