What is the statute of limitations for car accident lawsuits in South Carolina? We provide an overview of applicable filing deadlines in this blog.
Driver error is the leading cause of auto accidents in the United States, but it's certainly not the only cause. Even if every motorist behaved responsibly, serious wrecks would still occur due to poor road conditions.
There are two categories of damages that might be recoverable after a DUI accident in South Carolina: compensatory damages and punitive damages. While all successful claims will yield compensatory damages of some amount, not all cases involve punitive awards. Learn more about the punitive damages that might be available.
Drowsy driving is a huge problem in the trucking industry due to a number of factors including profit margins and pressure to transport goods quickly. Many truckers make a habit out of driving while fatigued, which reduces their alertness and slows down their reaction time. The Hours of Service (HoS) Regulations were implemented to prevent drowsy driving in the trucking industry by placing limits on the number of consecutive hours a commercial driver can stay on the road. Unfortunately, some truck drivers routinely violate the Hours of Service Regulations. If you or someone you love was hurt in a truck wreck, your attorney should investigate whether an HoS violation occurred.
If you intend to bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim after a truck accident, the outcome of your case will ultimately hinge on the strength of your evidence. Unfortunately, much of the evidence needed to support your case might be time-sensitive, and it’s not unheard-of for...
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident but you were riding without a helmet, you may be concerned that the insurance company will deny your claim or, at the very least, assert that your damages should be reduced. Fortunately, the South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that the defenses of...
The vast majority of truck accident claims are filed on the basis of negligence, meaning that one party failed to exercise reasonable care, and this resulted in death, injury, or property damage to another person. From speeding to making illegal turns to violating the Hours of Service regulations,...
Car insurance companies will go to great lengths to deny claims or at least to reduce the amount of compensation they have to pay out. If you want to avoid unnecessary disputes and delays, you will need strong evidence to prove liability and damages. Gathering this evidence starts at the scene of...
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