Nobody in South Carolina gets behind the wheel of a car or climbs into the passenger seat in an automobile with the expectation of getting hurt in a crash. However, car accidents happen more often than most of us think. When you are injured in an auto accident, it is extremely important to begin thinking […]
Bodily injuries can leave victims in serious pain. Fortunately, South Carolina law lets you receive compensation for this pain and suffering, which can be in addition to your economic losses like medical bills and lost wages. If you’ve been in a car or other accident, you need a lawyer who knows how to obtain the […]
Not every car accident causes bodily injuries. For example, you might have parked your car to run into a bakery, only to have someone slam into it while you were inside the store. Or someone could have hit your car when it was parked on the side of the street or in a parking lot. […]
Unfortunately, auto accidents are a serious public safety problem in South Carolina. According to reporting from WIS News, South Carolina is the third deadliest state in the country for traffic collisions — with only Mississippi and Alabama having more dangerous roads. Following a car accident, injured victims need to know how to protect their rights […]
Being involved in even a relatively minor car accident can be a frightening and painful experience that leaves many people unsure of what to do next. Although whether you need an attorney after this type of accident depends on the specific circumstances of your case, including how severe your injuries were and who was at […]
Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occur when a person suffers a significant blow to the head. For this reason, concussions are one of the most common injuries suffered by car accident victims, especially those who strike their heads against the steering wheel or a side window. These injuries, however, are […]
In its annual report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that an estimated 29.9 percent of car accidents that occur in the U.S. result in injury. In these accidents, nearly three million people suffered injury, while 34,439 tragically lost their lives. While the severity of the injuries sustained in car accidents depends […]
A car accident is a difficult thing to experience, especially if it caused injuries. Get a few tips about hiring a car accident lawyer to help with your case.