Car accidents often cause significant injuries, property damage, and financial losses. However, victims can file a claim against the responsible party to get compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. In some accidents, it’s clear that only one person is at fault. However, in many cases, two or more drivers share responsibility for […]
What Every Cyclist Needs to Know about Bicycle Accidents in South Carolina
Many people in South Carolina enjoy riding bicycles. They’re convenient, affordable, and even fun to ride. Unfortunately, when motorists go on public roads, they become highly vulnerable. They are outnumbered by motor vehicles and they’re much smaller, so motorists often don’t see them. In some cases, they see them but don’t respect them and they […]
The Insurance Company is Making a Really Low Offer. What Can I Do?
If you got into a car accident that was not your fault, getting full compensation should be easy. You did nothing wrong so the at-fault driver’s insurance company should simply pay up. Unfortunately, many people who suffer losses as a result of an accident find that the insurer makes an offer that doesn’t even scratch […]
What Are Non-Economic Damages and How Can I Get Them After a Car Accident?
Most people who suffer injuries in a car accident want to get compensation if they were not at fault. However, most victims don’t know about all the losses they can recover. There are usually two types of damages victims can seek following a car accident. The first is economic damages which include things like medical […]
What Are My Options if I’m a Passenger in A Car Accident?
It can be very difficult to deal with the immediate aftermath of a car accident, especially if your injuries are serious. If you were a passenger when the crash occurred, you may be particularly confused. Passengers are rarely responsible for car crashes. This means someone else should have to compensate them for their medical bills […]
Can Pedestrians Recover Damages Following a Greenville Car Crash?
South Carolina is one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians in the United States. According to preliminary figures for 2019, South Carolina had the country’s eighth highest number of pedestrian fatalities. This is according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Between January and June, there were 83 pedestrian deaths. When measured […]
Will A Greenville Auto Accident Lawyer Negotiate with the Insurance Company on My Behalf?
It is well-known that insurance companies try to pay out as little as possible. They either deny claims outright or make low settlement offers that don’t cover the claimant’s losses. Some car accident victims even assume that there’s nothing they can do to get fair compensation. However, if you hire an attorney, you’ll be more […]
Richland County Coroner Identifies 45-Year-Old Columbia Man Killed in Hit-And-Run
Law enforcement officers continue to search for the driver who was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Sunday morning. The accident claimed the life of 45-year-old Clyde H. Thompson Jr. who was walking along Interstate 77. The interstate was blocked for several hours as a result. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said the vehicle […]
I Was Hit by An Uninsured Driver in Greenville, SC. What Should I Do?
If you get hit by an uninsured driver in Greenville, SC, you may fear that you won’t be able to recover compensation for your injuries. This is understandable since the at-fault driver’s insurer usually pays. Still, there is no need to be alarmed. As you will soon see, you may still be able to recover […]
Motorcyclist Dies in Crash on S.C. Highway 49
A Donalds, South Carolina resident passed away on Sunday night after his motorcycle collided with a car along S.C. Highway 49. Laurens County Coroner Vickie Cheek identified the victim as 54-year-old Kevin Bruce McClain of 1104 Smith St. Extension. She said he died at the scene around 7:45 p.m. Trooper Joe Hovis with the South […]
